I had originally designed the pendant portion of this necklace for the Atlanta Bead Society. I enjoyed making the pendant and wanted to expand the design to include the necklace straps. My inspiration for the necklace comes from the ladies of the south. I envisioned genteel belle’s known for their grace, hospitality and preservation of tradition. When I designed the necklace I wanted it to have an old world look to it that could represent the grace, elegance and style of the south.