Wearing one of jewelry designer Staci Caporuscio’s Famous Faces beaded bracelets from Pink Pooch Designs is really having a piece of wearable art. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but Ms. Caporuscio has managed to turn thousands of beads into a "photo" image of the likes of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Elvis Presley and Audrey Hepburn, as well as more modern day celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Miley Cyrus.

The hand-crafted bracelets are so astounding in person, I was nearly speechless when I saw the Marilyn Monroe Bracelet $127.00 . The photos cannot possibly do it justice. The cost for one of these originals is a mere $50.00 to $150.00 (depending upon complexity) and you can get a custom design and size upon request.

Ms. Capruscio’s passion for beading images into bracelets apparently started when she had knee surgery (I just had some a few months ago and it didn't make me feel at all creative), but she was looking through a crafter’s catalogue and apparently was inspired.Just to give you a better idea of what the beaded faces really look like, here's a close-up of the Marilyn Monroe bracelet, woven in shades of black, white, gray and silver beads that shine and give it depth. The face looks like a black and white negative. Some bracelets (e.g. "I Love Lucy" are in full color). The ribbon bracelets have a sleek line, as they're held not with a bulky clasp, but with a slender, silver bar clasp that slips one side into the other (it’s a bit tricky to handle at first). The bracelet looks like an unbroken ribbon, smooth and cool against the wrist. Unlike traditional beaded pieces, this one is woven on plastic and not thread, so it's substantial, and it won't bend or roll up. Staci also offers another, snapshot bracelet with a smaller photo image and several strings of beads holding it fast to your wrist with an adjustable chain and lobster claw clasp (better for those who are not nimble). She also makes beaded earrings, pendants, and stunning, beaded rings, some with pearls and Swarovski crystal centers.

If you don't want to wear someone else’s famous face on your wrist, Staci also has adorable, beaded bracelets with other designs such as her orange, black and white tattoo flames design and one with an alarmingly vibrant lightening storm! I'd personally love to see the Advice Sisters two-headed logo on one of these charming, one-of-a-kind bracelets. I don’t know how long it really takes to make one, but I can’t think of a better treat for yourself, or for someone special. You'll also get a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist, that has a registered number, making these investment pieces at modest prices that will bring you fashion dividends for a long, long time. Yours might just become a treasured family heirloom!