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Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »

N Taylor on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
Marysu B on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
Elis Mom on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
Deb Harding on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
Deb Harding on “Bluebells”:“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
Deb Harding on “first”:“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
Michelle on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
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Michelle on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
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Need4Beadz on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »

franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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About this design:
This piece came together quicky. I love the combination of the Peruvian blue opal and the whiskey quartz. And I think the gold really sets it off.
Components:
Peruvian Blue Opal, whiskey quartz, carved bone, etched jade, 22k gold plated componetsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On May 25, 2013 at 12:50 pm
YOU say:

On Jun 06, 2011 at 7:36 am #
CAS says:Again, Janet, another stunning piece! You have a great eye for mixing different bead types in wonderfully pleasing combinations. A winner in every way.
On Jun 06, 2011 at 8:25 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Beautiful! Has sort of an Atlantian feel to it. Like this was an ancient treasure from the lost city of Atlantis on the bottom of the sea!
On Jun 06, 2011 at 8:45 am #
Linda Talbott says:Gorgeous. I love all the components you chose for this bracelet, and the etched jade is a lovely touch.
On Jun 06, 2011 at 10:17 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Hey, I just bought those same carved jade beads yesterday! Love this bracelet, Janet, great color palette
On Jun 06, 2011 at 11:11 am #
Lynn g says:Wow this is so pretty, and the nice mix of beads.
On Jun 06, 2011 at 12:50 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:This is really pretty, love the color pallette and the charm is awesome!
On Jun 06, 2011 at 1:14 pm #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:Beautiful work, Janet!
Mary, your description is perfect! This really does have the feel of an ancient treasure!
On Jun 06, 2011 at 3:43 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Stunning, love the color combination!
On Jun 06, 2011 at 4:59 pm #
Janet Miriam says:OMG Mary! The original name of this bracelet was Atlantis! When I made the first one, the name Atlantis popped right into my head, and that doesn’t happen too often for me! I’ve made a couple others, but with this one I added the gold Pegasus, so renamed it Pegasus!
Thank you again ladies for all your kind words!
On Jun 06, 2011 at 6:08 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Gorgeous!!
On Jun 07, 2011 at 6:30 pm #
Karen aka kidsauthor says:Beautiful, love the texture as well as the color!
On Jun 07, 2011 at 7:31 pm #
Diane Cauley says:This is so pretty definitley a fave!
On Jun 08, 2011 at 2:31 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:So soft and again, a beautiful stone combo, Janet! I adore the Pegasus charm added to this piece – it adds that little ‘something special’! Definitely a winner!
On Jun 08, 2011 at 9:25 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:On Jun 08, 2011 at 11:55 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Oh I agree with everyone about the beautiful combination of beads here! The gold does add snap!
On Jun 08, 2011 at 2:00 pm #
Janet Miriam says:Thank you everyone, your all so great!
On Jun 08, 2011 at 2:26 pm #
MoonBell says:Wow! Love the colors in this one.
On Jun 09, 2011 at 1:17 pm #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:I like this piece for several reasons….1 the color combo….2 I love horses…3 beautiful design!
On Jun 10, 2011 at 1:52 pm #
BellaRose says:omg! amazing! love love love! very inspirational!
On Jun 10, 2011 at 7:04 pm #
Janet Miriam says:Thank you MoonBell, DMY & BellaRose!
On Jun 19, 2011 at 9:05 am #
C Thirus says:Beautiful piece and great mix of beads. Stunning!