“THE SAGE MULTI CHANTILLY PEARL SET”

………………………………The SAGE multi or Sage/Beige is the perfect match to the Insert Lace Sage top……..it should be, because I had the pearls made to go with this particular tone of sage green. The look is so feminine………You will find that this color pearl will work with many of the similar colors I have already done. You may own sage pieces either from myself or other garments you may already have that this necklace will blend beautifully with……….For me, if you do own this top in this color do yourself a huge favor…….get the pearls that coordinate so perfectly. Why fuss and bother trying to find a necklace that will look good when it’s already done for you……….Trust me when I say….nothing will look as good…….These are things you will own forever……………..enjoy…………………………..much Love……………………………….Louis

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“THE BEIGE CHANTILLY PEARL SET”

…………………………………..I decided to do the pearls in solid BEIGE to work with ALL of the Lace Inset tops……..the Sage, the Cloud Blue, the Antique Rose, and the Perfectly Pink….. In case you did decide to get the top in more colors you will feel confident that the BEIGE PEARLS will work with all. They are a wonderful neutral color, and have a beautiful LUSTER…….. That’s not to say you if you purchase the Beige pearls you shouldn’t purchase the pearls  in a bi-color combination like the sage/beige. I like them worn TOGETHER for a more LUXE look……..There are times when you may want to pile them on a la Chanel for a more dramatic look. It’s a wonderful evening look with a pair of languid wide leg pants………Talk about the roaring 20’s……………………………………enjoy…………………………………..much Love…………………………….Louis

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“THE MAASAI WOMEN”

………………………..The Maasai people have always been a source of inspiration for me……..Both the men and women dress with abandon….Notice the second picture in at the top left….There are two men in the background…..a handsome people!….Color and pattern are their calling cards…Even their make up, all natural….is fantastic…It’s all  a part of who they are…..The men and women carry their sense of style through with their jewelry….all hand crafted….They love collars and rows of beads mixed with cords of multi color fabrics. From these collar rings they hang a variety of beads, metal discs and shells. They dress up for both special occasions and no occasion at all…….notice the center bottom photo of the two women dressed in their togas, sarongs and jewelry….and BABY!…just to herd the cows!………They are a very proud uninhibited group of people, and are know for their style and the way they carry themselves. The men are all tall, slim and statuesque, and wear their piled on jewelry proudly……We can all learn from these people, and their FREEDOM and exuberant enjoyment of life………… joie de vivre is how they live……………………………………………enjoy…………………much Love……………………………………Louis

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“THE MAASAI NECKLACE”

……………………Many aren’t fortunate enough to travel the world and experience and see people and places that can only be dreamed about or seen in magazines….I feel blessed to have been able to travel to many places with Jac and we have seen many wonderful things. There were many countries and places we had hoped to visit, but time ran out for us…….North Africa is a mysterious region, and a glorious place we were able to see. There are many places where time has stood still, and people live like they have lived for ages………The Maasai are such people. Many never leave their villages, and only know of heat, drought and the blaring sun. These conditions do not deter them. In fact, I believe it is because of these conditions they dress the way they do. They are exuberant in the colors and patterns they wear and the jewelry they make by hand. The women have lived like this for centuries. It is quite amazing that they all have taken on the same mantel, with the high spirit they have, considering their daily conditions. They need to wear BRIGHT COLOR and EXOTIC COLORFUL jewelry to compete with the STRONG LIGHT of the SUN!……..Almost every piece of clothing and jewelry they wear they make themselves. Their vivacious personalities and their sense of style is INSPIRING………….Remember, the men dress exactly as the women do……..This necklace is an extraordinary and exceptional piece to add to your Linea Jewelry Collection……………The MAASAI NECKLACE, J477427, is a piece I am very proud to bring to you…..It is unlike anything I have EVER done before, and is a standout. I would hope a Maasai woman would love it too……………..These pieces…….the Necklace…….the Bracelet………and the Earring ……are all HAND MADE!…………There are five rows of MULTI COLOR DISCS, GOLD BEADS, MULTI COLOR PATTERNED FABRIC CORDS, GOLD RINGS, and THIN GOLD TUBES from which COLOR BEADS are attached……….It takes many hours and a lot of patience to make just one. These are VERY LIMITED!…….I am sure there are those of you who will say, “this is very pretty but it’s not me”……..I ask why?…….This is for a women who has an adventurous soul….some one who is free spirited with a touch of the exotic, even if you’re the only one who knows it. It’s for a woman who is willing to JUMP out of the box she has lived in for so long, and try something NEW. I hope this applies to all of you.  If you still don’t think this is for you maybe it’s time to consider these words…..Believe me when I say…I am not pushing you to buy, there probably aren’t enough for those of you who want it. I’m pushing you to THINK DIFFERENTLY…..to have more freedom…….I will display this necklace next to my antique Berber pieces and my African beaded artifacts so I can see it every time I go into the gathering room in our home, and look at my collections on the shelves. It is that authentic looking……….I also know that this is just what many of you are looking for but can never find, and will enjoy it the moment it arrives…………..To ALL of you I say……be a MAASAI!……Live the JUBILANT life you were meant to live……………………………………………..much Love…………………………..Louis

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“THE MAASAI NECKLACE CON’T”

…………………………I hear you thinking……………..”OK, it’s pretty, but what am I going to wear it with????” Be Maasai…………where it with everything!!!! It doesn’t have to MATCH anything to look right. It’s a wonderful accent piece….an instant conversation……….The most obvious is to wear it with……WHITE……a simple Tee and a White bottom….a pant, a Capri, crop pants, shorts, or a beautiful long white skirt…..like your BOHO…..Next……COLOR……be a Maasai!…..Don’t be afraid…..Above, are just a few ideas of what you can wear it with…….The Maasai jewelry will make any outfit you wear that much more exciting!………Next……wear it with PRINTS….the Maasai do! Three examples above are the Hot Pink Stripe Gondolier shirt….the Poppy red Floral Boho and the new Red Short Ruffle Skirt………It’s time to play……..You will be amazed at how great it looks with so many things you already own……….I will go as far as to say….this becomes one of your go to summer necklaces when you want to make a BIG IMPRESSION!………………enjoy……………..much Love………………….Louis

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