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“Mother's Necklace”

Description from Granny Chick aka Nancy: Imagine 4 strands twisted around in a 16" (or 18") mother's necklace. In my case,husband and #2 son are emerald, #1 son is garnet, grandson is peridot, and rock crystal instead of diamond for my granddaughter. There aren't enough rows for DILs or myself.

But color enhanced emeralds and bright red garnets sparkling with the peridots and rock crystals would make a yummy necklace all twisted together. And it would be holiday festive as well.

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Emerald Tumbled Nugget 11-17x7-9mm

Emerald Tumbled Nugget 11-17x7-9mm

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16" strand @ $26.40
½ strand (loose) @ $13.70

Garnet Faceted Round Graduated 6-10mm

Garnet Faceted Round Graduated 6-10mm

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17" strand @ $21.90

Garnet Round 10mm

Garnet Round 10mm

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15" strand @ $10.90
½ strand (loose) @ $5.95

Peridot (A) Faceted Rondelle 4mm

Peridot (A) Faceted Rondelle 4mm

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14.5" strand @ $39.70
½ strand (loose) @ $19.85

Peridot (A) Round 5mm

Peridot (A) Round 5mm

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16" strand @ $24.90
½ strand (loose) @ $12.95

Peridot Faceted Briolette 4x6mm

Peridot Faceted Briolette 4x6mm

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7.5" strand @ $29.95

Peridot Irregular Flat Oval 5-6x4-5mm

Peridot Irregular Flat Oval 5-6x4-5mm

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14.5" strand @ $5.40

Rock Crystal Faceted Rice 10x7mm

Rock Crystal Faceted Rice 10x7mm

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16" strand @ $11.90
½ strand (loose) @ $6.45

Rock Crystal Faceted Rondelle 5x8mm BACK IN STOCK!

Rock Crystal Faceted Rondelle 5x8mm

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16" strand @ $11.90
½ strand (loose) @ $6.40

Rock Crystal Faceted Round 6mm BACK IN STOCK!

Rock Crystal Faceted Round 6mm

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16" strand @ $7.95
½ strand (loose) @ $4.40

Rock Crystal Faceted Round 8mm BACK IN STOCK!

Rock Crystal Faceted Round 8mm

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16" strand @ $10.45
½ strand (loose) @ $5.70

Emerald (color enhanced) Faceted Rondelle 3.5-4mm

Emerald (color enhanced) Faceted Rondelle 3.5-4mm
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Emerald Rough Triangular Tumbled Nugget 7-11x6-8mm

Emerald Rough Triangular Tumbled Nugget 7-11x6-8mm
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Emerald Rough Tumbled Nugget 7-10x6-7mm

Emerald Rough Tumbled Nugget 7-10x6-7mm
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Garnet Faceted Round 10mm

Garnet Faceted Round 10mm
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Garnet Round 12mm

Garnet Round 12mm
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Read the comments (or add your own)

  1. Gina P - Delta Chick
    Gina P - Delta Chick says:

    What an absolutely scrumptious pick! I am feeling inspired!

  2. Medieval Momma
    Medieval Momma says:

    Garnet and peridot are great together!

  3. Crazy Chick Frida
    Crazy Chick Frida says:

    Love the colors together and think your design would be well wait for it, wait for it = awesome :D

  4. Stone Treasures
    Stone Treasures says:

    How lovely! A piece that will have meaning and most certainly can become a heirloom!

  5. Granny Chick aka Nancy
    Granny Chick aka Nancy says:

    I already have a lot of those except some small rock crystal. My emerald beads are not the pretty color heat treated ones – my they are expensive.

  6. puppychick  labratbecky
    puppychick labratbecky says:

    This is beautiful, Granny! I always wanted mom jewelry but I had my kids in unharmonious months! (July, March, December, March) Maybe if I add in the 4 inlaws and granddaughter it would look good! :)

  7. Granny Chick aka Nancy
    Granny Chick aka Nancy says:

    you can always try it with small rondelles and try a bracelet first.

  8. Julie Shane
    Julie Shane says:

    Very pretty. My family members are February, May and August. So that’s amethyst with the emerald and peridot. I’ve thought about making a piece for my mom, but hadn’t thought about a twist. Great idea. :)

  9. Asia
    Asia says:

    Granny, great idea, like the twist too :D

  10. Elis Mom
    Elis Mom says:

    Lovely!

  11. Granny Chick aka Nancy
    Granny Chick aka Nancy says:

    Since I learned that “emerald” is the color for the year 2013, I’m going to design “myself” a necklace with a twist. I bought lots of green stuff plus I have a large supply in my stash already. Don’t hold your breat for a picture but I’ll get it made eventually.

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