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“Lovely design, Coral!! Are those blue dyed zebras?…” read »
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“FAB-YOO-LOUS!!!!! WOW! Fantastic nestwork and SUCH a cute idea!!!! How are the kids?? Baby…” read »
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- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely Coral! Like the asymmetrical look, the colors you chose and the brass compliments it perfectly.…” read »
About this design:
Ladies,I really need your advice. What is missing? I posted it on Etsy and got only 2 views. Should I add something???
Components:
Oval jusper beads, round bronzite beads, gold plated toggle clasp.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Sep 17, 2011 at 10:50 pm #
K H says:I know a lot of people who like the simple, earthy look. I think with any social medium that it’s “luck of the draw”. Some things get a lot of attention quickly and others, well, not so much. Unless you have an idea to re-up the design, (or unless you have a customer who says “I would buy this if …”, I would leave it be.
On Sep 17, 2011 at 11:23 pm #
Skittles mommy says:It looks like a nice necklace; however, the photo of it on the form looks like it wouldn’t sit right on your neck. Maybe a picture of it on someone so others could see how it would be on them. Just a thought.
On Sep 17, 2011 at 11:29 pm #
Jewelrybyirina says:thank you All!
On Sep 18, 2011 at 7:54 am #
CAS says:I have to agree with Skittles mommy. Where the 3rd and 9th beads are falling in the first photo looks like they are awkwardly placed and might prove uncomfortable to wear … another photo might make it look differently or you may need to rework it slightly … perhaps by doubling or tripling the number of Bronzite beads between the Jasper ones would do it … it wouldn’t mean changing the length really just moving the Bronzite from near the clasp. Otherwise I think it’s a very nice simple design that someone should love.
On Sep 18, 2011 at 8:29 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is quite beautiful. And I love the way you combined the oval jasper with the round bronzite beads. Sometimes simple is better. I agree with what the others said too.
On Sep 18, 2011 at 9:19 am #
Px3 aka Peggy says:I think Christine is spot on. More separation between the jasper should make it sit more comfortably, plus the individual beauty of each stone will be highlighted.
On Sep 18, 2011 at 6:13 pm #
NY Bella says:Irina, I like this earthy piece very much! I do agree that by adding more bronzite beads you might give the necklace a different look. Or perhaps, adding a third element(wood or metal)? Just brainstorming…
On Sep 18, 2011 at 10:24 pm #
Jewelrybyirina says:Thank you very much!!!
I am thinking to add some gold plated spacers and more bronzite beads in between. I’ll cut it tomorrow:)
On Sep 19, 2011 at 9:28 pm #
Lynn g says:This is nice, I agree with the others..
On Sep 20, 2011 at 3:07 pm #
DragonDreams says:I agree with the others’ comments, this is nice the way it is. You could try taking a picture with a darker background. Most people would wear this piece with a black or brown outfit. Nice work.
On Oct 04, 2011 at 3:30 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Simple and lovely as it is. About it maybe sitting oddly on the collar bones: since women have such a diversity of neck sizes, shapes, and collar-bone stick-outy-ness (you know what I mean) I usually put an adjuster chain on necklaces like this so if it his someone awkwardly, they can tweak it until it falls just right.
On Oct 15, 2011 at 4:30 pm #
MIRA B says:I love Jasper, this one I think would really pop if it was paired with red Jasper instead of Bronzite. Or perhaps a small red Jasper on each side of the Bronzite. That would still be a neutral but would draw the eye. Good luck.