Designer's Block

Not sure if that's what you'd call it, but I've hit a bit of a wall with this piece. What I've been trying to do is make new necklaces that are a bit outside of my usual comfort zone based on some input from other con-goers about what they look for.

I prefer an ornate style that's a bit delicate, but many browsers have indicated they're looking for bolder designs. This is something I finished yesterday, as an example:

I'm not 100% sure it's finished - seems like I should embellish the top chain, but I'm waffling over that. Oh well, back to the bead board!

(This post is an edited version of something I wrote on LiveJournal a few days back - thought I'd share it here, too.)