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Amethyst Faceted Round 4mmBuy this Gemstone Bead: |
Dogtooth Amethyst Faceted Round 12mm BACK IN STOCK!Buy this Gemstone Bead: |
Dogtooth Amethyst Thin Pillow 15x10mmBuy this Gemstone Bead: |
Smoky Quartz Faceted Round 4mmBuy this Gemstone Bead: |
Smoky Quartz Faceted Round 8mmBuy this Gemstone Bead: |
Tanzanite Faceted Rondelle Graduated 3-4mmBuy this Gemstone Bead: |
Vintaj Natural Brass Daisy Bead Cap 6mmBuy this Finding: |
Vintaj Natural Brass Etruscan Bead Cap 8mmBuy this Finding: |
Vintaj Natural Brass Maidenhair Leaves Pendant 68x53mmBuy this Charm: |
Amethyst ChipsOUT OF STOCK
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Amethyst Faceted Round 6mmOUT OF STOCK
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Bronzite Round 8mmOUT OF STOCK
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Dogtooth Amethyst Flat Oval 30x15mmOUT OF STOCK
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Smoky Quartz Round 8mmOUT OF STOCK
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Deb Harding on “Blushing”:“Congrats on POD!…” read »
Tim Hyland on “Blushing”:“Anything that has Red Creek Jasper in it is a winner in my book. Always an…” read »
Chicky Red-haired Grammy on “Blushing”:“Yaa-hoo for this POD!…” read »
Ams on “Blushing”:“Nice POD - Congrats!!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Tinkerhawk's #100”:“Beautiful bold bright tones! Congrats on #100…” read »
N Taylor on “Sea Of No Cares”:“Where do I catch the boat? Lovely stuff you picked here.…” read »
N Taylor on “Blushing”:“Congrats on POD.…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Blushing”:“Congratulations on your POD! Excellent and colorful pick.…” read »
Gail Layne on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on the POD! Love the Raven theme and the dramatic colors!…” read »
beadswithbooks on “Simple Poetry”:“This is gorgeous!!!…” read »
michellehudson on “Lemon Ice Cake”:“Going to my favorites. I bought some of those lemon ice pearls and I have…” read »
michellehudson on “Lemon Ice Cake”:“Mmmmm Yummy. Now I think I'm going to have to go make some yellow cake batter…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “On the Ligthter Side”:“Reminds me when you have those showers of rain, where the sun is out and bright.…” read »
michellehudson on “Tinkerhawk's #100”:“Ooohh, Jewel tones. Beautiful. Some of my favorite colors. Just made a necklace with Amethyst and…” read »
MaryKay K on “Red Creek”:“Very rich and luxurious. Nice pick! MKK…” read »
MaryKay K on “Tinkerhawk's #100”:“Oh, and congratulations on your milestone. MKK…” read »
MaryKay K on “Tinkerhawk's #100”:“Went into faves immediately! It's hard to beat purple and green and you've picked lovely shades…” read »
Gail Layne on “Southwest”:“I love these colors together!…” read »
Gail Layne on “Transformation”:“Cool! Like the lay out too!…” read »
MaryKay K on “Sea Of No Cares”:“Ah, would that I were there now, umbrella drink in hand. Lovely evocative pick. MKK…” read »
NY Bella on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on POD!…” read »
MaryKay K on “Mermaid Royalty”:“What a delightful idea! And pretty darn good execution too. MKK…” read »
MaryKay K on “Evening Sky”:“Another lovely peaceful blue pick. MKK…” read »
MaryKay K on “It's Not Fun (It's A Whoot)”:“Pink is not my color, but there are some very lovely beads in this. MKK…” read »
MaryKay K on “Heishi Said...”:“Thanks guys! MKK…” read »
Medieval Momma on “On the Ligthter Side”:“Refreshing! Like spring rain.…” read »
beadinggma on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on POD. Love the color/bead/silk combo you chose, fabulous together.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Early Morning Mountains”:“That Jade is gorgeous! As is the pick!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Evening Sky”:“Loving all these blues. Fab!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Heishi Said...”:“Gorgeous pick!…” read »
Crazy Chick Frida on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on POD
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Nafri aka Nanci on “Heishi Said...”:“Great name for a great pick! Love all the elements. Sure to be a POD
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MaryKay K on “Spirals”:“Green and copper are always great and you've got some of my favorite beads in this.…” read »
MaryKay K on “Reddish Brown”:“Not a color combo I would have thought of. Very interesting! MKK…” read »
MaryKay K on “Spun Sugar & Dark Chocolate”:“Yummy! MKK…” read »
Crazy Beader on “Simple Poetry”:“Congrats on your dramatic POD, Sonja !…” read »
Ams on “Simple Poetry”:“congrats on POD!!…” read »
Deb Harding on “More Pretty New Beads”:“Nicely done. A gorgeous mix of colors & components.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Spun Sugar & Dark Chocolate”:“Oh now you are an evil woman...this is gorgeous....I want all the beads...and I'm wanting some…” read »
N Taylor on “The Veldt”:“Very nice.…” read »





























On Jun 15, 2009 at 6:10 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:WoW! I love this smoky, violet mix!! This is my colors!!
On Jun 15, 2009 at 6:15 am #
Smoky Rose says:oh, Thank you, Wemai!
On Jun 15, 2009 at 6:53 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Beautiful and classy!
On Jun 15, 2009 at 7:00 am #
Smoky Rose says:ah, Thank you! nothing like a fresh batch of smoky quart beads to finish off a bunch of old half-done picks!
On Jun 15, 2009 at 9:11 am #
DOG Chick aka Angela says:Very nice brown and purple! I love the pyrite chips too!
On Jun 15, 2009 at 10:49 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Careful Smoky, you don’t want to finish off us old half-done beaders! LOL
Great pick, nice way to use the darker tone amethyst w/the smoky quartz.
On Jun 15, 2009 at 2:19 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:GORGEOUS!!! What else can I say?
Oh, It’s a fave, love this combo, you’re one hot picker…..
On Jun 15, 2009 at 4:56 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:This pick is beautiful!
On Jun 15, 2009 at 4:58 pm #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:into Favs!!
On Jun 15, 2009 at 7:43 pm #
Smoky Rose says:Thank you, Ladies!!!!!!!!
On Jun 15, 2009 at 8:08 pm #
J Yee smart chick says:aaahhhh Smoky rose, another wonderful Pick, love the title and the lovely purples and browns!!!!
On Jun 16, 2009 at 7:08 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Ohh, pretty Smoky!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 12:06 am #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Congratulations on your ‘Fresh Pick of the Day’!! It really is gorgeous!!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 12:16 am #
DOG Chick aka Angela says:Congratulations on being “Pick of the Day”! This is still one incredible pick!!!!!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 12:48 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Congrats on being POD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT purply pick!!!!!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 12:51 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Congrats on being the Pick of the Day, Mary!!!!!!! This is still a fave of mine!!!
Hope this cheers you up at work today! LOL Enjoy your special day!!!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 12:55 am #
Sherry aka Parrot Chick says:congrats on POD!!!! I am “plum” happy for you!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 2:04 am #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:This one was already in my favs, but sooo glad to look at it again!! Congrats, Smoky Rose!!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 2:25 am #
SweetPea says:Fabulous! The colors go GREAT together & the pendant adds that very classy touch. Congratulations on “Pick of the Day”!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 3:33 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Congrats!! I knew it, this is a definitely a great one!! And it is smoky!!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 4:59 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Not fair Mary! It’s been a month since my last order (if you don’t count Monday) Anyway, what I’m saying is – I made some $ so I can spend again.
And this is so beautiful! And very tempting!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 8:21 am #
Leslie W Mtn Chick says:I love the way you combined the vintaj brass with amethyst. I would not have thought of this! Thanks!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 9:30 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Congratulations Smoky Rose! Very pretty pick. I added it to my faves….guess I missed it when you first picked it.
On Jun 25, 2009 at 9:32 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Congratulations, Smoky! Enjoy your day! I’m happy you got Pick of the Day, and hope it will make your day at work nicer.
On Jun 25, 2009 at 9:34 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Smoky, you made me do it…I just added some faceted smoky quartz to my shooping bag.
On Jun 25, 2009 at 10:03 am #
Valentine Chick says:Beautiful combo of colors! Congrats!!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 12:18 pm #
kitty mom jb says:Love it!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 1:52 pm #
Karen H aka Fancy Chick says:Ooooh! Smoky Rose – congratulations! Well deserved! Enjoy your day!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 2:55 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Oooooo… Love this pick! These are some of my favorite colors too. Xongrats on the pick of the day!
Adding to my favs!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 4:24 pm #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:Gorgeous!!! I use purples & browns all the time, but rarely mix them. You’ve given me some great ideas! And congrats on the pick of the day!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 4:54 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Congratulations on Pick of the Day!!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 9:33 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Wake up and play, Smoky! We miss you.
On Jun 25, 2009 at 9:59 pm #
Smoky Rose says:Thank you Ladies! So glad you like it!
I’m up, but condsidering calling it a day, Harriet……..
On Jun 25, 2009 at 10:00 pm #
Smoky Rose says:I’ve been popping by, enjoying watching you guys play…. that Tad! Quite the Tad stories!
On Jun 25, 2009 at 10:08 pm #
KPJEWELS says:Congrats on POD. Love this combination. Into my favs.
On Jun 25, 2009 at 10:10 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:OK, good nite, Smoky. I’ll be going that way soon…kept the grandaughter last nite and it is hard to rest as well with a little kid kicking and tossing all nite. She insists on sleeping with me in “the big bed.” Yeah, I know, she’s worth it. I love her so much, and I can rest up tonight.
On Jun 25, 2009 at 10:10 pm #
Smoky Rose says:Thank you 3KChick!!!
Ladies, going to call it a day and get jammies. Good night, All! More fun tomorrow
On Jun 25, 2009 at 10:12 pm #
Smoky Rose says:ooooh, I’m sure Harriet! She sounds just darling! Sleep well tonight.
On Jun 25, 2009 at 10:16 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:You, too, Smoky.