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by: Dwyn Tomlinson

Back in the day, when horses were the main mode of transport, it was fashionable to have your carriage pulled by matched horses - matched pairs or multiples of pairs.

In the spirit of that, how about matched pairs of bracelets? Course, you don't want them to be exactly the same - because then you get that "matchy-matchy" thing goin' on. So, two, almost the same - obviously a set, but each a little different?

We have two bracelets - the clasps are different, and the tone of each bracelet is the same, but they are a little different. They feature the Zinc spacers, so they won't break the bank (yeah - I know, who are you and what have you done with Dwyn?). One features a clasp that I pulled out of my stash - we had it in the store a while back but it is made with a carved vintage cabochon, so if you didn't snap it up then ... .

The other has a newer clasp - in sterling - because it looked just right. Be aware, the Sterling silver clasp will tarnish with time whereas the Zinc spacers will not. And finally - the second bracelet uses the donuts as well as the nuggets.

This pair looks excellent in this month's stone of the month, Onyx, , but you could do this in one of the other stone beads as well!

Each bracelet as made is about 8.5 inches long - but remember - I like 'em long and you might not.

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		helcbc04ss Crimp Bead Covers Smooth - 4mm - Sterling (10)	Price: $ 10.45 per	In Stock
		96002401 Crimp Tubes - Seamless - 2mm - Sterling (50)	Price: $ 14.13 per	In Stock
		s27644 Finding - Box Clasp - Big Leafy Nest Hexagon - Sterling Silver (1) (For Option 2)	Price: $ 15.95 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		s27579 Metal Bead Cap - 9mm - I Shot the Sheriff's Star - Antiqued Zinc (Option 1 uses 32, Option 2 uses 26)	Price: $ 0.15 per	In Stock
		25001002 Softflex (tm) Beading Wire - 30ft .019 (Medium) - Silver Grey (Spool)	Price: $ 28.30 per	In Stock
		s27646 Sterling - Box Clasp - Steaming Bun Hexagon - Sterling Silver (1) (Love the design on these - these could work well too. Get one on general principle.)	Price: $ 15.95 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		s27647 Sterling - Box Clasp w Stone - Round Mabe Pearl Cabochon - Cream (1) (A Pearl clasp could be handsome - nice contrast.)	Price: $ 21.25 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		s20635 Sterling - Box Clasp w Swarovski Elements - Faceted Round - Crystal (1) (Black clasps sell out fast - they go with everything. Black Diamond could look good.)	Price: $ 18.60 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		s27134 Stone Beads - 12 x 7 mm Faceted Nugget - Onyx (strand) (Option 1 uses 16, Option 2 uses 13)	Price: $ 14.40 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		s27135 Stone Beads - 6 mm Faceted Rondelles - Onyx (strand) (Option 2 uses 12.)	Price: $ 14.95 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.