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One of Mom’s more interesting necklaces was made of ceramic beads which always looked like cubes of Chicklets to me. This necklace survived the 60’s‚ the 70’s‚ heck‚ it survived me! Then someone whose first initial is Lola got a hold of it. Beads sprayed from here to Baltimore.

Instead of re-stringing the necklace‚ Lola decided the beads would make lovely bracelets and earrings. And she was right. Naturally, she kept a couple for herself. The remaining ones became the first "Kisses from Lola." Most of the designs are one-offs created from vintage and other inherited materials. And new designs are on the way. So please check back every now and again‚ or follow us on Twitter for updates. We hope you like them!

Kisses from Lola: A Night on the Town

A Night on the Town

Swarovski and Prestige pearls in light gold, Swarovski crystal bicones in light silk, Toho seed beads in gold-lined crystal and opaque-lustered beige, 14k gold-filled earwires with stardust beads, 14k gold-filled headpins with beads on Vicious monofilament. Approximately 1.5 in | 3.81 cm. $25.00

Kisses from Lola: A Rose for You

A Rose for You

Swarovski crystals in light rosaline, Prestige pearls in rosaline, Toho seed beads in silver-lined Rosaline, 14k gold-filled earwires with stardust beads, 14k gold-filled headpins with beads, and gold-plated spacers with light rosaline crystals on Vicious monofilament. Approximately 1.5 in | 3.81 cm. $25.00

Kisses from Lola: Brûlé Royale

Brûlé Royale

Swarovski crystal pearls in light gold, Swarovski crystal bicones in mocca, Matubo SuperDuo beads in luster opaque champagne, Toho seed beads in opaque oxblood and opaque-lustered beige, and TierraCast niobium earwires with coil and spacer on Fireline. Approximately 1.5 in | 3.81 cm. $25.00

Champagne and Roses

Swarovski pearl in light gold, Swarovski crystals in light silk, Toho seed beads in silver-lined rosaline, 14k rose gold-filled earwires with ball, and 14k rose gold-filled headpins with bead on Fireline. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $35.00

Kisses from Lola: Crème Royale

Crème Royale

Swarovski pearls in light gold‚ Swarovski bicones in crystal silk‚ Matubo SuperDuo beads in luster opaque champagne‚ Toho seed beads in opaque-lustered beige‚ and gold filled earwires w coil on Fireline. Approximately 1.5 in | 3.81 cm. $25.00

Kisses from Lola: Crystal Daze Two

Crystal Daze II

Of course, we were thinking of Echo and the Bunnymen when we named this one! Design inspired by Vicky Roberts' Starry, Starry, Night Bracelet. Prestige pearls in light gold, Prestige crystals in golden shadow, Toho seed beads in silver-lined Rosaline, sterling silver earwires with gold-filled beads and 14k gold-filled headpins on Vicious monofilament. Approximately 1.75 in | 4.445 cm. $35.00 

Kisses from Lola: Crystal Daze Three

Crystal Daze III

Of course, we were thinking of Echo and the Bunnymen when we named this one! Design inspired by Vicky Roberts' Starry, Starry, Night Bracelet. Swarovski pearls in Rosaline, Prestige crystals in rosaline, Swarovski crystals in rosaline, Miyuki seed beads in ab-lined light pink, sterling silver earwires with gold-filled beads, and 14k sterling silver headpins on Vicious monofilament. Approximately 2.0 in | 5.08 cm. $35.00 

Kisses from Lola: Darkness Falls Again

Darkness Falls Again

 Swarovski crystals in jet, Miyuki seed beads in silver-lined crystal, Toho beads in shiny jet black, and TierraCast niobium earwires with sterling silver balls on FireLine. Bezel inspired by Kelly Wiese's Treasured Heirloom necklace. Approximately 1.75 in | 4.445 cm. $40.00

Kisses From Lola: Daydreaming

Daydreaming

Swarovski and Prestige crystals in crystal ab, Miyuki seed beads in crystal ab, Toho seed beads in Capri-lined aqua, and sterling silver earwires with gold-filled beads on Vicious monofilament. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $30.00 

Kisses From Lola: Duchess

Duchess

Swarovski crystals in silk, Swarovski pearls in light gold, Toho seed beads in light ivory Ceylon and silver-lined rosaline, and rose gold-filled earwires with beads on Fireline. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $30.00

Enchantment

Swarovski crystals in rose gold, Swarovski pearls in light gold, Toho seed beads -silver-lined rosaline Toho seed beads silver-lined rosaline, 14K rose gold-filled earwires, eyepins and jump rings on Fireline.  Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $35.00

Kisses From Lola: Eventide

Eventide

Swarovski pearls in mystic black‚ Swarovski crystals in Indicolite‚ Toho seed beads in silver-lined teal and shiny opaque black‚ and black niobium earwires with sterling silver beads on FireLine. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $30.00

Kisses from Lola: Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows and Raspberries

Hot Cocoa with
Marshmallows and Raspberries

Swarovski crystal pearls in light gold‚ Swarovski crystal bicones in mocca‚ Toho seed beads in marbled pale peach / Ceylon raspberry‚ opaque oxblood‚ gold-filled flat earrwires with 2 mm bead‚ and gold-filled headpins on Fireline. Approximately 1.5 in | 3.81 cm. $20.00

Kisses from Lola: In A Mood: Holiday Lights

In A Mood: Holiday Lights

Swarovski and Prestige crystals in light silk‚ Starman MiniDuo beads in gold-lined crystal‚ Miyuki seed beads in silver-lined crystal‚ Toho seed beads in gold-lined crystal and silver-lined crystal‚ and sterling silver earwires with gold-filled beads on Vicious monofilament. Approximately 1.25 in | 3.175cm $30.00

Kisses from Lola: In A Mood: Nouveau Deco One

In A Mood: Nouveau Deco One

Swarovski crystals in jet, Swarovski pearls in white, Starman MiniDuo beads in jet‚ Toho seed beads in silver-lined gold‚ opaque shiny jet, and Ceylon light ivory‚ and TierraCast niobium earwires with sterling silver balls on Vicious monofilament. Approximately 1.25 in | 3.175cm $20.00

Kisses from Lola: In A Mood: Seaside

In A Mood: Seaside

Prestige pearls in pearlescent white‚ Prestige crystals in Indicolite‚ Starman MiniDuo beads in turquoise‚ Toho seed beads in turquoise‚ and sterling silver earwires with gold-filled beads on Vicious monofilament. Approximately 1.25 in | 3.175cm $20

Kisses from Lola: In A Mood: Summer's End

In A Mood: Summer's End

Swarovski crystals in rosaline‚ Prestige pearls in opalescent white‚ Starman MiniDuo beads in opaque pink luster‚ Toho seed beads in transparent French rose and marbled pale peach / Ceylon raspberry‚ and sterling silver earwires with gold-filled beads on Vicious monofilament. Approximately 1.25 in | 3.175cm $20.00

Kisses from Lola: In the Twilight

In the Twilight

Swarovski crystals in Indicolite, Swarovski pearls in white, Toho seed beads in silver-lined teal, 14k gold-filled earwires and 14k gold-filled eyepins on Fireline. Approximately 1.75 in | 4.445 cm. $20.00

Kisses from Lola: Later That Evening

Later That Evening

Swarovski crystals in jet and Indicolite, Toho seed beads in opaque shiny jet and silver-lined teal, and niobium earwires with beads on Fireline. Approximately 2.25 in | 5.715 cm. $45.0 

Kisses from Lola: Lotus Lace One

Lotus Lace One

Slightly different version of Anne Lazenby’s lovely Lotus Lace Earrings. With Swarovski crystal pearls in light gold‚ CzechMates matte metallic lentil beads in goldenrod‚ Toho beads in shiny jet black and opaque lustered light beige‚ gold-filled earwires and jump rings on Fireline. Approximately 2.5 in | 6.35 cm. $35.00

Kisses from Lola: Lotus Lace Two

Lotus Lace Two

Mostly monochromatic take on Anne Lazenby’s lovely Lotus Lace Earrings. with Swarovski crystal pearls in light gold‚ Matubo SuperDuo beads in luster opaque champagne‚ Toho beads in opaque lustered light beige and frosted silver-lined Rosaline‚ and gold-filled earwires and jump rings on Fireline. Approximately 2.5 in | 6.35 cm. $35.00

Kisses From Lola: Luminescent

Luminescent

Prestige pearls in pearlescent white, Swarovski crystal bicones in crystal ab, Miyuki seed beads in crystal ab and silver-lined Capri blue, Toho seed beads in silver-lined dark blue, sterling silver earwires with beads and sterling silver headpins with bead on Trilene monofilament. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $25.00 

Kisses From Lola: Mod About You

Mod About You

Swarovski pearls in mystic and light gold, Swarovski crystals in jet, Miyuki seed beads in Ceylon antique ivory pearl, Toho seed beads in opaque shiny jet, Japanese peanut beads in light peach and opaque black, sterling silver earwires with gold-filled beads, and sterling silver headpins on Fireline. Approximately 2 in | 5.03 cm. $40.00 

Kisses from Lola: Night Blossoms

Night Blossoms

Swarovski crystal bicones in jet, Prestige pearls in white, Toho seed beads in opaque shiny jet and silver-lined crystal, Miyuki seed beads in silver-lined crystal, sterling silver fleur de lys leverbacks, and sterling silver headpin with ball on WildFire. Approximately 1.75 in | 4.445 cm. $30.00 

Kisses from Lola: Noire Royale

Noire Royale

Swarovski crystal pearls in mystic black‚ Swarovski crystals in jet‚ Starman GemDuo beads in silver and jet‚ Miyuki seed beads in silver-lined crystal‚ Toho seed beads in shiny jet black‚ and sterling silver earwires with ball on Fireline. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $25.00

Kisses from Lola: Patina Royale

Patina Royale

Swarovski pearls in light gold‚ Swarovski bicones in turquoise‚ Matubo SuperDuo beads in luster opaque champagne‚ Toho seed beads in opaque-lustered beige‚ opaque-lustered turquoise‚ and silver-lined medium gold and gold filled earwires w bead with on Fireline. $25.00

Kisses From Lola: Princess

Princess

Swarovski crystals in light rose, Swarovski pearls in rosaline, Miyuki seed beads in ab-lined light pink, and sterling silver earwires with beads on Fireline. Approximately 1.75 in | 4.445 cm. $30.00

Kisses from Lola: Radiance One

Radiance One

Swarovski crystals in Siam satin and scarlet, Miyuki seed beads in silver-lined crystal, Toho seed beads in silver-lined crystal, and sterling silver earwires with beads on Fireline. Approximately 2 in | 5.03 cm. $40.00

Kisses from Lola: Radiance Three

Radiance Three

Swarovski pearls in pearlescent white, Miyuki seed beads in Capri blue ab, sterling silver earwires with gold-filled beads, and sterling silver headpins with bead on Vicious monofilament. Approximately 1.75 in | 4.445 cm. $25.00

Kisses from Lola: Raindrops

Rainrops

Swarovski crystals in majestic blue‚ Miyuki seed beads in silver-lined crystal‚ Toho seed beads in silver-lined blue‚ and sterling silver French hook earwires with beads on Fireline. Approximately 1.75 in | 4.445 cm. $30.00

Kisses from Lola: Smooth As Silk

Smooth As Silk

Black silk covered beads‚ Swarovski bicones and teardrop pendants in jet‚ Toho seed beads in black and silver-lined crystal‚ Miyuki seed beads in silver-lined crystal‚ sterling silver circle earwires with beads‚ and sterling silver headpins on Fireline. Approximately 2.25 in | 5.715 cm. $25.00

Kisses from Lola: Solo Exhibition

Solo Exhibition

Swarovski bicones in sunflower‚ Czech glass opaline violet/amber w Picasso grooved rectangle‚ Miyuki seed beads in antique ivory pearl Ceylon‚ Toho seed beads in gold‚ copper eyepins‚ copper ear wires on Fireline. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $15.00

Kisses from Lola: So Nice To Sea You

So Nice to Sea You

Swarovski crystals in light turquoise, Swarovski pearls in light gold, Toho seed beads in opaque lustered turquoise and transparent teal, and gold-filled earwires with bead with on Fireline. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $35.00

     

Kisses from Lola: So Nice To Sea You

So Nice to Sea You Again

Swarovski crystals in light turquoise, Swarovski pearls in light gold, Toho seed beads in opaque lustered turquoise and higher metallic June bug, and gold-filled earwires with bead with on Fireline. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $35.00 

Kisses from Lola: Sparkling Rosé

Sparkling Rosé

Swarovski crystals in Rosaline, Prestige pearls in rosaline, Toho seed beads in silver-lined rosaline.14k rose gold-filled earwires with beads, 14k rose gold-filled flower beadcaps, and 14k rose gold-filled headpins. Approximately 1.75 in | 4.445 cm. $25.00

Kisses from Lola: Stop! You’re Making Me Blush!

Stop! You’re Making Me Blush!

Mom's vintage pale yellow "Chicklet" beads, Swarovski crystals in light rose, Miyuki seed beads in opaque white pearl, and silver-lined light rose opal dyed alabaster, 14k rose gold-filled earwires with bead and 14k rose gold-filled eye pin on Spiderwire. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $15.00

Kisses from Lola: Sunlight Dancing on Sand

Sunlight Dancing on Sand

Swarovski crystals in ivory cream and silk, Swarovski pearls in light gold, Toho seed beads in opaque-lustered light beige and light ivory Ceylon, and sterling silver earwires with gold-filled balls on Fireline. Approximately 2.25 in | 5.715 cm. $30.00 

Kisses from Lola: Sunny Days

Sunny Days

Swarovski crystals in tangerine‚ sterling silver chandeliers‚ sterling silver jump rings and sterling silver fleur de lis lever backs. Approximately 1.75 in | 4.445 cm. $25.00

Kisses from Lola: Sweet Treat

Sweet Treat

Inspired by Carol Paris’ Iona Pendant. Swarovski crystal pearls in light gold‚ Matubo SuperDuo beads in opaque champagne luster‚ Toho Bead in opaque light beige luster‚ gold-filled flat earwires with stardust beads on Fireline. Approximately 2 in | 5.08 cm. $25.00

 

Kisses from Lola: Twilight Becomes You

Twilight Becomes You

Swarovski mini-rhombus beads and bicones in Indicolite‚ Toho seed beads in shiny jet black and silver-lined teal‚ and sterling silver jump rings (on Fireline. Approximately 2.25 in | 5.715 cm. $15.00

 
     

Kisses from Lola: Candy Floss

Candy Floss

Czech Glass Silky Beads in pastel pink‚ Miyuki seed beads in ab-lined light pink‚ and Toho seed beads in Ceylon cotton candy on Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm. $35.00

Kisses from Lola: Cookies and Cream

Cookies and Cream

Swarovski pearl in mystic, Swarovski bicones in jet‚ Elegant Elements clasp w Swarovski crystals‚ Miyuki seed beads in antique ivory pearl Ceylon‚ Toho seed beads in opaque shiny jet black and Navajo white‚ and gold-filled cable thimbles on FireLine. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm. $35.00

Kisses from Lola: Cranberries Jubilee

Cranberries Jubilee

Swarovski crystals in Siam satin‚ Elegant Elements rhodium plated clasp with Swarovski crystals‚ Miyuki seed beads in silver-lined crystal‚ and Toho seed beads in silver-lined cranberry and silver-lined crystal‚ and sterling silver jump rings on Fireline. Approximately 8 inches (including clasp). (Closed: approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm). $30.00

     

Kisses from Lola: crème de Vanille

Crème de Vanille

Swarovski pearl in light gold‚ Japanese peanut beads in light peach‚ and Toho seed beads in light ivory Ceylon on Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm. $20.00

Kisses from Lola: Emerald Lace

Emerald Lace

Made with Melanie de Miguel’s beautifully lacy Hubble Stitch. Swarovski crystal pearl in light gold‚ Miyuki seed beads in emerald transparent ab matte‚ and Toho seed beads in silver-lined medium gold on Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm. $20.00

Kisses from Lola: Future Retro

Future Retro

Swarovski crystal pearls in neon green‚ neon orange‚ neon pink and neon yellow and Toho seed beads in opaque navy blue on Fireline. Approximately 8 inches (including clasp). (Closed: approximately 7.5 in | 19.05). $30.00

Kisses from Lola: Harlequin II

Harlequin II

Swarovski crystals in jet and light crystal silk, Starman GemDuo beads in opaque luster champagne and jet, gold-filled spring clasp, jump ring, and cable thimble on Fireline. Approximately 8 in | 20.32 cm including clasp. $40.00

Kisses from Lola: Look for the Silver Lining

Look for the Silver Lining

Swarovski crystal pearl in white‚ Japanese peanut beads in silver-lined crystal‚ Miyuki beads in silver-lined crystal and Toho seed beads in metallic hematite on Fireline. Approximately 8 inches (including clasp). (Closed: approximately 7.5 in | 19.05). $20.00

Kisses from Lola: Midnight In The Garden

Midnight In The Garden

Toho triangle beads in silver-lined teal‚ Toho seed beads in shiny jet black and silver-lined teal on 8lbs crystal Fireline. Toggle clasp inspired by Kate McKinnon’s Tri-Wing Ring. Please note: The triangle beads create a kind of curve to the bracelet‚ so it does not lay straight. But it does hug the wrist nicely‚ I think. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm (8 in| 20.32 cm with clasp). $15.00

Kisses from Lola: Nightfall

Nightfall

Toho triangle beads in metallic hematite and crystal clear‚ Miyuki silver-lined crystal beads‚ on 8 lbs crystal and Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm (8 in| 20.32 cm with clasp). $15.00

KissesFromLolaOhSoVeryGentlyII

Oh So Very Gently II

Swarovski crystals in light crystal silk, Toho seed beads in silver-lined rosaline and Ceylon opalescent cream, and rose-gold-filled spring clasp and jump rings on Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm. $30.00

Kisses from Lola: On a Clear Day

On A Clear Day

Toho triangle beads in crystal clear and metallic hematite‚ Miyuki silver-lined crystal beads‚ on Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm (8 in| 20.32 cm with clasp). $15.00

Kisses from Lola: Raspberry Swirls

Raspberry Swirls

Swarovski crystals in light rose, Swarovski pearls in rosaline, Czech druk glass beads in crackled pink with luster, Matubo MiniDuo beads in opaque pink luster, Miyuki seed beads in antique ivory pearl, Toho seed beads in transparent French rose and transparent light French rose, Elegant Elements 23K gold plated box clasp with Swarovski crystals, and gold-plated thread protectors on Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm (including clasp). (Closed: 6.75 in | 17.14 cm approximately). $40.00

Kisses from Lola: Shimmer Me Timbers

Shimmer Me Timbers

If pirates were known for glamour‚ they might wear something like this. You think I need more sleep‚ don't you? Toho seed beads in silver-lined crystal and silver-lined blue‚ on Fireline. Approximately 8 in| 20.32 cm. $20.00

Kisses from Lola: Spring Session Two

Spring Session Two

Alternating amethyst and white flower glass beads. Sterling silver spring clasp. On Softflex .925 Sterling Silver metallic beading wire. Approximately 7.25 in | 18.41 cm. $20.00

Kisses from Lola: Summerberry

Summerberry

Miyuki seed beads in ab-lined light pink and Toho seed beads in color lined grape ab on Fireline. Approximately 8 in | 20.32 cm. $25.00

Kisses from Lola: Sunfire

Sunfire

Mom’s vintage orange ceramic cubes with new Swarovski crystals in fire opal‚ Toho seed beads in black‚ gold-filled spring clasp and gold-plate bead caps. On Softflex 24k Gold metallic beading wire. Approximately 7.25 in | 18.45 cm. $15.00

Kisses From Lola: 2xBlue II

2xBlue II

Name obviously inspired by one of Deborah Harry's fabulous songs. Swarovski pearl in white‚ Toho seed beads in Ceylon baby blue and color-lined Capri on Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm. $20.00

     
 

Kisses From Lola: Scarlet Street

Scarlet Street Pendant

Knowing how we feel about Edward G Robinson around here‚ you knew it would only be a matter of time before we got around to naming something after one of his films. Swarovski pear stone in scarlet‚ Swarovski pearls in white‚ Miyuki seed beads in silver-lined crystal‚ and Toho seed beads in silver-lined crystal and in silver-lined cranberry on Fireline. Approximately 2 in | 5 cm. $40.00

 
     

Kisses from Lola: Deco Echoes

Deco Echoes

Bracelet: Our deco twist on Nichole Starman’s Chrysanthemum Bracelet. Swarovski crystal pearls in light gold‚ Toho seed beads in shiny jet black‚ opaque-lustered light beige‚ and medium brown-lined amber‚ on Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm.

Earrings: Swarovski crystal pearls in light gold‚ Toho seed beads in shiny jet black and medium brown-lined amber‚ and gold-filled earwires with beads and gold-filled jump rings on Fireline. 1.5 in | 3.81 cm. $50.00

Kisses from Lola: Enchanted

Enchanted

Bracelet: Swarovski crystals in crystal silk‚ Swarovski pearls in light gold‚ Japanese peanut beads in light peach‚ and Toho seed beads in light ivory Ceylon on Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm.

Earrings: Swarovski crystals in crystal silk‚ Swarovski pearls in light gold‚ Japanese peanut beads in light peach‚ Toho seed beads in light ivory‚ gold-filled earwires and headpins Ceylon on Fireline. Approximately 1.5 in | 3.81 cm. $50.00

Kisses from Lola: Moonlit Shores

Moonlit Shores

Bracelet: Made with Melanie de Miguel’s beautifully lacy Hubble Stitch. Swarovski crystal pearl in white‚ Japanese peanut beads in silver-lined crystal‚ Miyuki beads in silver-lined crystal and Toho beads in transparent teal luster on Fireline. Approximately 8 inches (including clasp). (Closed: approximately 7.5 in | 19.05)

Pendant: Swarovski crystal pearl in white‚ Japanese peanut beads in silver-lined crystal‚ Miyuki beads in silver-lined crystal and Toho beads in transparent teal luster on Fireline. Approximately 1.75 in | 4.445 cm. $30.00

 

Kisses from Lola: Snow Days Kisses from Lola: Snow Days

Bracelet: Swarovski pearls in white, Miyuki seed bead in white pearl luster on Fireline. Approximately 7.5 in | 19.05 cm.

Earrings: Swarovski pearls in white, Miyuki seed bead in white pearl luster and sterling silver earwires with gold-filled ball on Fireline. Approximately 1 in | 2.54 cm. $50.00 

 
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