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Black Beauty
About this design:
Inspired by this awesome polished geode. I almost want to call it "my precious'!
Components:
Black Sardonyx, czech glass roundelles, Agate geode druzy.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jun 30, 2011 at 4:55 pm #
NY Bella says:Precious it is!
On Jun 30, 2011 at 5:33 pm #
BeadAddict says:So pretty! The geode looks great with the sardonyx.
On Jun 30, 2011 at 5:35 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Really cool
On Jul 01, 2011 at 7:46 am #
sunny chick says:Precious, indeed! Another fabulous design, Kristi!
On Jul 01, 2011 at 9:52 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:WOW!! So gorgeous!
gollum…gollum…. 
Yesssss, indeed my precioussssss!!!!
We wants it!
On Jul 01, 2011 at 11:07 am #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Thanks ladies! I need another pic of it, has really beautiful chocolate colored crystals inside too!
On Jul 01, 2011 at 2:31 pm #
MoonBell says:Ooh, so pretty. I love how the black sardonyx picks up on all the colors of the geode.
On Jul 02, 2011 at 8:12 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Oh, a shiny object! Spectacular geode and perfect with the sardonyx.
On Jul 05, 2011 at 6:40 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Congrats on being featured on LBs Facebook-page!
Nice design!
On Jul 06, 2011 at 1:13 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Thanks Wenche!
On Jul 06, 2011 at 2:35 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Very cool! I really like the sardonyx with the geode. I love geodes, this design really looks great with the pendant.