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Charmed by this beautiful San Martin de Porres santos hand-painted in Peru! Born December 9, 1579 in Lima, Peru, St. Martin de Porres is best known for his charitable work. It was his piety that allowed him access to the Dominican order of his country, and his acts of compassion for the sick became part of the justification for his canonization as the first black saint of the Americas. You may also find it of interest, that it was a depiction of St Martin de Porres that was featured in Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” music video. ($148) #saintmartindeporres #stmartindeporres #sanmartindeporres #santos #handpaintedsantos #catholicart #peruvianart #blacksaint #charitablework #compassion #madonna #likeaprayer #peru #madonnalikeaprayer #art #decorate #gift #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Looking for a birthday gift for your March birthday friend or family? How about this lovely piece from our Delicate Elegance collection?! This particular Aquamarine bead is such a striking shade of blue and it’s nugget shape has a gentle facet to offer just a touch of sparkle. Follow the tag to shop! #aquamarine #aquamarinenecklace #aquamarinejewelry #marchbirthstone #birthstonejewelry #birthdaygift #simplejewelry #layerednecklaces #gift #fashion #style #styleinspiration #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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We’d never DREAM of asking your to be anything but yourselves, Brenda, Annie or Elise! It’s true, nobody owns you but yourself, so you can dance on in with your pals and get whatever your heart desires, whether its already made or has yet to be made. It’s YOUR choice, always! #firstwivesclub #firstwivesclubedit #bettemidler #goldiehawn #dianekeaton #beyourself #customjewelry #diyjewelry #happyplace #youdontownme #customjewelry #beads #gemstone #jewelry #diy #beautiful #unique #yourstyle #squadgoals #girlsquad #fashion #style #handmade #dance #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Looking for a birthday gift for your March birthday friend or family? How about this lovely piece from our Delicate Elegance collection?! This particular Aquamarine bead is such a striking shade of blue and it’s nugget shape has a gentle facet to offer just a touch of sparkle. Follow the tag to shop! #aquamarine #aquamarinenecklace #aquamarinejewelry #marchbirthstone #birthstonejewelry #birthdaygift #simplejewelry #layerednecklaces #gift #fashion #style #styleinspiration #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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This beautiful bitty Frida Kahlo handmade and hand-painted nicho was *such* a delight to see this morning, because *swoon* those colors are so fantastically cheerful! And then (!) I noticed that this little darling doesn’t hang from from clip, no sir, she stands on her own — how fantastic if you don’t want to poke holes in your wall, or find an object to lean it on! ($38) #fridakahlo #fridakahlonicho #fridakahloart #fridakahlolovers #fridakahlostyle #fridakahlopainting #tinypainting #tinyart #decorate #gift #colorfulart #tinydecor #ittybitty #supercute #nicho #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #art #mexicanart #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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This multicolored Beryl mala is an absolute stunner! And could be *perfect* as a gift for your March born loved one; after all, Aquamarine is the blue/blue-green shade of Beryl. The pink shade of Beryl is Morganite and the yellow is Golden Beryl. They all come together beautifully in this hand-knotted mala, with a luxuriously lush tassel! Follow the link in our profile to shop! #beryl #berylmala #berylbeads #pinkberyl #morganite #morganitemala #goldenberyl #blueberyl #aquamarine #aquamarinemala #aquamarinenecklace #aquamarinejewelry #marchbirthstone #birthstonejewelry #gemstonemala #multicoloredberyl #fashion #style #yogastyle #meditate #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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These Pearls aren’t new, but they *do* consistently make me swoon every time I walk past them, and I figured it was a good time to post them (again). Their earthy hues are just so fantastically subtly golden and metallic touched that they would make the skin they rest upon so luminous, that it’s hard to not crave them even when Pearls aren’t something you’d normally consider as being your style. ($385/strand) #pearls #baroquepearls #largepearls #pearlbeads #pearlbeadstrand #freshwaterpearls #freshwaterpearljewelry #customjewelry #diyjewelry #luxejewelry #goldenpearls #luminescentskin #fashion #style #springstyle #styleinspo #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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We’ve been getting in some fantastic gemstone bead strands, including these that I * just* uploaded to the site! We have Multi-colored Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, Brazilian Emerald, Hessonite Garnet, Crysoprase, Kyanite, Phosphosiderite, and Black Tourmaline, with more to come! #newbeads #gemstonebeads #tourmaline #blacktourmaline #bluesapphire #sapphire #brazilianemerald #emerald #hessonite #hessonitegarnet #crysoprase #phosphosiderite #kyanite #facetedgems #facetedgemstones #beads #beadstrands #customjewelry #diyjewelry #fashion #style #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Spring will soon be here, and nature bursting back into full color with it! Herald the Spring (and be stylin’ for it!) with this fabulous vintage Yellow Stripe Silk ½ Length Kimono that’s been expertly tailored with ventilation slits/ openings for comfort at the elbow length. Although most likely custom/ commission created as Men’s Wear, would easily fit and be comfortable on Women Large to XL size. #vintagekimono #kimono #yellowkimono #silkkimono #yellowsilkkimono #vintagesilkkimono #unisexfashion #androgynousfashion #womenskimono #menskimono #springfashion #springstyle #fashion #style #styleinspo #mensfashion #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Indulge in some beautiful luxe stretch bracelets in the birthstone of the month, Aquamarine. That blue is so distinctive and luscious that you’ll always feel a little bit beach-y! #aquamarine #aquamarinebracelet #aquamarinestretchbracelet #aquamarinejewelry #marchbirthstone #birthstonejewelry #marchbirthday #pisces #stretchbracelets #layeredbracelets #luxebracelets #gemstonestretchbracelets #luxurybracelet #fashion #style #styleinspo #springstyle #beachystyle #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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These 19th century Venetian beads made of hand paddled and inlaid cobalt glass with a laurel wreath pattern are positively darling! Each strand is around 26”, so long enough to swing over your head and go for a fabulous warm weather look and, of course, you *could* take the strand apart and mix them with other beads, or use them individually. #laurelwreath #venetianbeads #19thcenturybeads #19thcenturyjewelry #antiquebeads #antiquejewelry #rarebeads #uniquebeads #mali #africanbeads #africanjewelry #flowerbeads #flowerjewelry #handmadebeads #handpaddledglass #handmadeglass #handmadeglassbeads #fashion #style #styleinspo #springfashion #springstyle #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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This Hindu Goddess Antique Silver pendant that Vicki is modeling is positively striking and fierce! It certainly looks beautiful alone on a cord, or it *could* be the centerpiece of a more elaborate beaded piece. Swipe to get a close-up view of the pendant and follow the tagto shop it! #hindu #hinduamulet #antiqueamulet #antiquesilver #hindugoddess #hindugoddessamulet #hindugoddesspendant #goddessamulet #goddesspendant #goddessjewelry #hindujewelry #silverpendant #silverjewelry #highsilvercontent #vintagependant #fashion #style #styleinspiration #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Wishing you all a very happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours ! I’ve always loved this sweet photo of Ashley with her lovely daughter Isis captured as they modeled two of our fantastic rare hamsas handcrafted in Essaouira, Morocco in the 1950’s. Isis’ hamsa depicts a snake with an egg, an amulet for fertility but also protection from snakes and treachery; Ashley’s depicts a Salamander and Hand, the Salamander representing Long Life, the Hand protection from Evil and Misfortune. Follow the tag to get a closer look! #happymothersday #mothersday #love #hamsa #handoffatima #handofprotection #handofthegoddess #goddess #motherdaughter #protection #moroccan #moroccanhamsa #talisman #essaouira #handmadehamsa #rarehamsa #80percentsilver #rare #crown #berbercrown #fashion #style #styleinspiration #love #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Sneak peek: This outstanding Antique Coral and Silver Necklace just came down to be photographed for the website as a part of an extra special collection, but I couldn’t resist trying to it on! Featuring six (!) strands of perfectly layered Coral, this would be such an excellent statement piece to add a pop of color and pizazz to any ensemble. ($2,730) #antiquecoral #antiquecoralnecklace #antiquecoraljewelry #coralnecklace #coraljewelry #redcoraljewelry #redcoralnecklace #antiquenecklace #antiquejewelry #coralandsilver #heirloomjewelry #statementjewelry #statementnecklace #fashion #style #styleinspo #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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We all feel like this sometimes, don’t we? Like when it was 70 degrees yesterday, and yet you learn that it’s going to be chilly and rainy all weekend. If this is big mood for you, or you appreciate the art (Naked Young Man Sitting by the Sea by Hippolyte Flandrin) in this nicho, follow the link in our profile. We recently uploaded onto the website alongside this fellow, a selection of other nachos featuring classical nude art! #youngmanbythesea #hippolyteflandrin #classicalartnicho #classicalart #artnicho #nicho #jeanhippolyteflandrin #art #decorate #mexicanart #nichos #nicho #mood #thursdaymood #figurestudy #sittingbythesea #decor #gift #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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This Day of the Dead skelly is READY for baseball season and this rainy Wednesday! Is he calling your name, swing by to pick him up! ($52) #baseballseason #baseballplayer #dayofthedeadskelly #diademuertos #diadelosmuertos #diadelosmuertosskeleton #baseballskeleton #baseballskelly #skeleton #skeletonfigure #skeletonart #wednesdayvibes #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Looking for a truly unique piece of jewelry with a history? How about this intriguing Nepal “Tengura” Protective Necklace, in which phallic or bullet shaped pieces of bone set into metal bezels that are strung together in a neckband or collar. These collars are believed to contain Apotropaic magic (from Greek apotrepein “to ward off” from apo- “away” and trepein “to turn”) is a type of magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences, as in deflecting misfortune or averting the evil eye. #tengura #nepal #nepalesejewelry #nepaljewelry #protectivejewelry #protectionnecklace #apotropaic #apotropaicmagic #magic #evileye #protection #vintage #vintagejewelry #statementnecklace #uniquenecklace #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise
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Holy woah, it’s May! Let’s welcome in the month with its beautiful birthstone, Emerald! We have a bounty of beads strands, jewelry and crystals made of the luscious green gemstone — you’re bound to find something your May birthday loved one will adore! The Vedas, the holy scriptures of India written many centuries ago, say that emeralds enhance well-being, and are supposed to aid in fertility and abundance. Today, they are closely associated with love and gifts of love. #emeralds #emeraldbeads #emeraldjewelry #maybirthstone #birthstonejewelry #emeralds #emerald #customjewelry #diyjewelry #gemstonebeads #jewelrydesign #mothersday #mothersdaygift #maybirthday #gift #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise
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I cannot believe it is the last day of April already! While much of the month was gobbled up by photographing and updating the website with a slew of outstanding gemstone strands, we wanted to bid an adieu to the birthstone of the month. This Petroleum Herkimer Diamond Necklace is indeed an absolute STUNNER of a piece, and would be the perfect gift for your April birthday loved one! #herkimerdiamond #herkimerdiamonds #herkimerdiamondnecklace #herkimerdiamondjewelry #petroleumherkimer #aprilbirthstone #birthstonejewelry #gift #fashion #style #unique #crystal #crystalnecklace #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Looking for some unique jewelry to take you from Spring to Summer (and beyond!). Our Vivian whipped up some lovely pieces that combine deerskin leather, an organic array of lush gemstones, and a length that is as adjustable as your style! Follow the link to shop these pieces and more! #oneofakind #oneofakindjewelry #handmadejewelry #handmadegemstonejewelry #leatherandgemstones #beachyjewelry #beachystyle #bohemian #bohemianstyles #bohemianjewelry #mothersday #coastalgrandmother #summerstyle #summerfashion #springfashion #fashion #style #styleinspo #coastalstyle #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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BE the spring goddess with these darling 18k Rose Gold brushed flower earrings handmade in Thailand. #springgoddess #flowerearrings #rosegoldflowers #rosegoldearrings #flowerjewelry #springfashion #springstyle #fairycore #fairyjewelry #handmadeearrings #handmadeinthailand #fashion #style #styleinspo #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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We now have these fantastic little wire cages, ready for you to insert your favorite little crystal of the moment lickety split and rock it with you outfit of the day! ($6/each) #gemstonecage #crystalcage #crystalcagependant #gemstonecagependant #crystal #rawcrystals #minerals #healingcrystals #crystaljewelry #gemstonejewelry #customizablejewelry #gift #wirecagedcrystals #fashion #style #gift #outfitoftheday #ootd #crystalshop #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Charmed by these new butterfly and spider gold-filled and sterling silver charms — the perfect additions to make your spring jewelry a dash sweet or scary (or both!). ($6.50/each) #charm #charms #sterlingsilvercharm #goldfillcharm #goldfilledcharms #butterflycharm #silverbutterfly #goldbutterfly #butterflyjungle #spidercharm #spiderjewelry #goldspider #silverspider #tinycharm #charmed #springfashion #springjewelry #customjewelry #diyjewelry #diyjewelrymaking #fashion #style #styleinspo #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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If you’re jazzed about the Spring season and want to celebrate it, but also black is your favorite color AND you dig your jewelry large then you’re super duper in luck with these fabulous adjustable Sterling Silver rings with a large Onyx cabochon and silver flowers! ($385/each) #onyx #onyxring #sterlingsilver #sterlingsilverring #adjustablering #adjustablesterlingsilverring #sterlingsilverflower #sterlingsilverflowerring #springring #blackismyhappycolor #blackismyfavoritecolor #uniquering #largering #statementring #statementjewelry #fashion #style #styleinspo #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise
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The sun is out, it’s in the mid 60’s and the trees are becoming green again and we are HERE FOR IT! Today, while not styled full Birth of Venus style, the *mood* is there while traipsing around in a sundress. Absolutely love our new classical art nude nichos, follow the link to shop this one and the whole collection. #thebirthofvenus #birthofvenus #sandrobotticelli #botticelli #botticellivenus #botticellinicho #nicho #artnicho #mexicanart #dayofthedead #spring #sunsoutbunsout #venus #mood #fridayvibes #springstyle #decor #decorate #homedecor #springdecor #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Darlings! I have been positively buried underneath a pile of gorgeous gemstone beads in the basement, hustling and bustling to get them all photographed and listed on the website (you should *totally* go check it our right now if you haven’t been on our site in a while!). I finally took an actual wander and gander upstairs this morning, and my goodness, the cases ARE looking positively LUSH what with our fantastic new influx of gemstone beads shipped to us straight from Brian who *finally* has been able to travel overseas and handpick the loveliest gems for you for the first time in two years! This jaw dropping selection of rainbow Sapphire faceted rondelles made me literally squeal and HAD to grab a photo and share it with you all as the perfect encapsulation of the wonders we now have in shop AND a perfect treat for you all on this grey, rainy NYC Spring day. We’re busting out of the seams with a rainbow spectrum of gemstones, so come on by today (and any day!) if you could use some amazing new beads and/or a bright, colorful boost of good vibes. (Sapphire strands, $725 - 795 / strand) #sapphires #rainbowsapphires #sapphire #sapphirebeads #variegatedsapphire #multicolorsapphire #gemstonebeads #gemstones #facetedsapphire #beads #newbeads #crystals #minerals #crystalshop #crystaljewelry #beadstone #customjewelry #happyplace #goodvibes #diyjewelry #fashion #style #rainbow #roygbiv #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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These ladies barreling into the shop from the October 1970 issue of Seventeen magazine looks WAY more Spring to me. Those outfits are SO fantastically Beads of Paradise, but they’d look even *more* groovy with some beaded jewelry which, thankfully, we are in no shortage of — hence those big grins! Lots of new things coming your way on our online store soon — apologies if we’re a briefly a little quiet on here in order to get those lovelies photographed and up on the site! #firstdayofspring #spring #springfashion #vintagestyle #1970svogue #70sfashion #70sstyle #seventeenmagazine #seventeenmagazine70s #vintageseventeenmagazine #beads #beadsbeadsbeads #vintagebeads #vintagejewelry #antiquejewelry #vintageclothing #vintagestyle #customjewelry #diyjewelry #personalstyle #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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Doesn’t this hand-made and hand-painted beaded curtain decked out with sunny skies, a green field and a bounty of beautiful butterflies just scream SPRING?! Celebrate the changing of the seasons by following the link in our profile so that you can always have a dash of Spring inside your home #butterflies #butterfly #butterflybeadedcurtain #beadedcurtain #handpaintedbutterflies #handpaintedbutterfly #handmade #handpainted #paintedbeads #spring #springdecor #firstdayofspring #happyspring #decorate #summerdecor #dormdecor #wallart #doorcurtain #beadeddoor #art #vietnam #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC)
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