Sam of Eclectic-Elements.com has a new line of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pendant necklaces. She uses bamboo tile beads about 1 1/2 inches long for the pendant and uses both new and vintage objects to adorn them, such as bits from antique handwritten letters, vintage money, washi and origami paper, charms, Czech glass and other beads. A finish is applied to protect the paper.

Below left: Bamboo bead with the word “delightful” from an antique handwritten letter on one side and a section of vintage money on the other. Below right: Bamboo pendant necklace - bead with the word “comfortable” from an old, handwritten letter found in an antique shop on one side and a section of vintage money on the other.

Below left: Asian washi paper pendant with charm necklace - dark tone bamboo bead with a segment of Washi paper and an Asian symbol charm dangle. Below right: Bamboo bead with a segment of Origami paper, Czech glass flower and aqua bell flower dangle.

Below left: Bamboo bead necklace with Washi paper accent. Below right: Bamboo bead pendant necklace with Washi paper accent and cloisonne bead.

These necklaces and more handcrafted jewelry can be found at Eclectic-Elements.com