Petalicious Cuff
© 2009 by Melanie Potter
If I had one word to describe this bracelet I would say graceful. The Petalicious Cuff is a lavish bracelet swathe with small petals that boldly showcases a large flower. The base of the cuff is a thick band stitched in chevron chain and is opulently embellished with small petals in two colors of seed beads across the entire surface of the band. These two colors have the effect of adding contrast and depth to the band. The petals are very fluid and give the bracelet a very supple and luxurious textural feel. The center of the cuff is rendered with an elaborate flower that floats on a round platform stitched in circular chevron. The center of the flower sports a deep-set faceted Swarovski stone embellished with fringing that serves at the focal point of the bracelet.