High Stakes Bloom wasn’t designed to follow a pattern but to push past one.
This piece introduces a new direction for Betty Ice—where hand-painted detail and crystal work aren’t separate elements, but layered together to create depth, movement, and dimension.
At the foundation, turquoise roses are painted by hand, forming the structure of the design. But instead of being covered, that artwork is intentionally revealed—set beneath carefully placed stones that allow light to pass through and reflect off multiple surfaces at once.
The result is something that shifts depending on how it’s seen.
From a distance, High Stakes Bloom reads bold and high-impact. Up close, it becomes something more precise—each stone placed with intention, each layer working together rather than competing for attention.
This technique creates a dimensional effect rarely seen in rhinestone tack. It’s not just shine—it’s depth. Not just pattern—it’s composition.
High Stakes Bloom represents more than a single design. It marks a shift—toward more layered work, more intentional construction, and a standard that continues to move forward.
High Stakes Bloom was released as a one-of-a-kind piece and offered through a private auction.
The response was immediate.
After competitive bidding limited to 2 hours, the piece sold for $1,600, reinforcing the demand for designs that push beyond traditional rhinestone work and into something more layered, more intentional, and more refined.
