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About this design:
A friend ordered this Lapis from Lima but got disappointed with the color? I do not know why... but she gave the stones to me and I made this set today :)))Necklace is 20" long.
Components:
Lapis,Rose Quartz,Hematite and Sterling SilverRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On Jun 19, 2013 at 2:45 pm
YOU say:

On Dec 01, 2011 at 4:04 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Lovely!! Great design!
On Dec 01, 2011 at 4:37 pm #
Mocha says:Beautiful
On Dec 01, 2011 at 4:39 pm #
NY Bella says:A beautiful set, Julia! I think the color is great with the rose quartz!
On Dec 01, 2011 at 6:11 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank you, chickies
On Dec 01, 2011 at 6:15 pm #
Diane Cauley says:Yummy! Love this gemstone combo! Fabulous piece!
On Dec 01, 2011 at 8:02 pm #
Stone Treasures says:Lucky you! The Lapis is one of my favorite stones. This combinations is unique too!
On Dec 01, 2011 at 9:06 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank you, Diane
Thank You, Stone Treasures
I love Lapis too
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On Dec 01, 2011 at 10:28 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Her loss, your gain !!!
This is GORGEOUS !!!!!!
I love the way you paired the Lapis with the Rose Quartz .
Unique and beautiful !!!
On Dec 02, 2011 at 10:34 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Awesome design, Julia! What an unexpected combo that turned out great!
On Dec 02, 2011 at 12:31 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank You, Violet and Ivy
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I was toying with it and … I decided it goes!
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On Dec 02, 2011 at 2:02 pm #
love to bead aka Donna says:I think it’s gorgeous.
On Dec 02, 2011 at 2:26 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank you, Donna
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On Dec 03, 2011 at 1:31 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I’m with Julia – can’t imagine why you’re friend wouldn’t like the lapis.
Your design is gorgeous!
On Dec 03, 2011 at 4:20 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank you, Jeannes
She likes lapis in general but was expecting a brighter color and thought it is too gray. I think she sees colors slightly different?
On Dec 03, 2011 at 5:36 pm #
Lynn g says:This is beautiful!! how could she not like them.. You will have to show what you did with them..
On Dec 03, 2011 at 7:07 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank you, Lynn
I did show it to her and even asked if she wants them back now
She said a gift is a gift… Oh well… I involved her in the beading but she, being a beginner sees it all with narrower possibilities…
On Dec 03, 2011 at 10:37 pm #
Rocky D says:Wonderful Job! Went to my favs. Great use of color
On Dec 04, 2011 at 2:40 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank you, Rocky
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On Dec 05, 2011 at 2:23 pm #
B Holman says:Very inspirational. Your friend has to learn how to think outside the box when it comes to jewelry designs and color.
On Dec 05, 2011 at 2:30 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank You
She does
She is just stubborn, he-he…
On Dec 05, 2011 at 6:28 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Julia, this is such a beautiful set! I love the color combo you used and your design is wonderful! Sorry your friend didn’t like it — obviously, none of us agree with her!
On Dec 06, 2011 at 12:32 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank You, Lynn, very much