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This necklace set (leather cord or chain) features your choice of interchangeable Jane Austen book beads. Change your look as often as you want - it’s sure to turn heads! NOTE: While the book beads have been photographed side-by-side to showcase the entire collection, it is best worn individually & interchangeably.
EYE-CATCHING
The leather cord is made of 100% brown cowhide leather (thickness at 4 mm diameter - one of the thickest in the market today; beware of substandard copies). Each necklace measures 41 cm long and is equipped with a 4.5 cm chain capable of extending its length to 45 cm. A lobster claw clasp provides secure cord fastening at the neck.
Prefer a metal chain? A 20" 925 Sterling Silver (1 mm thick) snake chain can be requested at check out for a small surcharge. Bail #1, #4 or #9 is recommended for this chain. The large link chains (22" long) come in oblong (pliable) elliptical or round (sturdier) shapes. A military grade, stainless steel ball chain (24") is also available. Each book is firmly attached to your choice of a necklace with a pewter bail, lobster clasp or jump ring, ensuring it stays in place (choice will depend on necklace type).
DURABLE
Constructed of polymer clay, each double-sided book bead measures about the size of a US quarter. Each double-sided book pendant is slightly larger than a US quarter dollar. Page ridge detail is etched on three sides of the mini-book. Carefully burnished are the beautiful covers from Jane Austen's novels. The custom mini book charms are then sealed, before repeatedly being glazed (minimum 2 coats) to a glossy finish. It takes about 3 weeks, from start to finish, to complete a custom book. With a built-in hole for a headpin, each bead pivots freely and is easily identifiable.
HANDMADE IN THE USA
Because each book pendant is hand made, minor imperfections are part of its charm, and no two will be exactly alike. You will receive something very similar to the item pictured, but not exactly the item pictured. Please make allowances for artistic freedom and understand that slight variability in the book beads is to be expected. You may want to read the section on caring for polymer clay beads under GENERAL CARE.
INSPIRED
Jane Austen's characters & books are available in the public domain. My Book Beads are inspired by them. All original beads are done by TheLitCharm entirely from polymer clay. Their cut, clarity of image, size and durability are without rival. Many man-hours are placed on each bead to ensure that you get the highest quality beads. Not intended for use by children 5 and younger.