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on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
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- on “Bluebells”:
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“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
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Amethyst Stalactite
About this design:
A friend gave me this Stalactite slice to wrap and create a necklace for her
Components:
Amethyst rondelles, Pink Amethyst nuggets, LB Rose Quartz briolettes, sterling wire.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Aug 23, 2011 at 4:22 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Oooooh! Aaaaaah! It’s lovely!
On Aug 23, 2011 at 8:11 pm #
NY Bella says:Kristi, this is so pretty! I’m sure your friend will love this!
On Aug 23, 2011 at 8:15 pm #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:OOOOOH, Gorgeous!
On Aug 23, 2011 at 9:32 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Beautiful, love it
Great work Kristi 
On Aug 23, 2011 at 9:40 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Fabulosu love it!
On Aug 23, 2011 at 9:41 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:OOOPS meant to type Fabulous love it!
On Aug 24, 2011 at 11:06 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:GORGEOUS!!! Excellent work!
On Aug 24, 2011 at 12:22 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Ditto on all of the above. Absolutely fantastic! Love that incredible stalactite slice.
On Aug 24, 2011 at 1:30 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Thanks, Ladies!
On Aug 24, 2011 at 3:20 pm #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:Very, very pretty!
On Aug 24, 2011 at 10:07 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:So Beautiful!!!
On Aug 25, 2011 at 10:57 am #
love to bead aka Donna says:Gorgeous I love it
On Aug 25, 2011 at 11:11 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Love this!
On Aug 25, 2011 at 4:46 pm #
MoonBell says:Wow! Beautiful!
On Aug 25, 2011 at 11:19 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:OOOOOOOooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE THIS !!!!!!!!! Fav color and fav stones !!!!!!!!!!
On Sep 14, 2011 at 9:31 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Such a wonderful design, you sure enhanced this slice beautifully!!