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Pleasure of Amethyst
About this design:
Amethyst. Necklace is 20" long.
Components:
Amethyst faceted large nuggets,Rose Quartz faceted roundelles, FWP, Amethyst faceted rondelle Crystal (6mm),SS S-hook and findingsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 03, 2012 at 8:09 pm #
Stone Treasures says:Two beautiful stones that compliment each other. Love the fact it is slightly off symmetry.
On Jan 03, 2012 at 9:39 pm #
Lynn g says:This is so pretty, and I love Amethyst..
On Jan 03, 2012 at 9:46 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Julia, this is such a beautiful set! I love the asymmetrical design and the color combo is wonderful!
On Jan 04, 2012 at 10:38 am #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:OOH! Gorgeous!
On Jan 04, 2012 at 11:45 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Yummy! I’d wear this in a heart beat.
On Jan 04, 2012 at 1:03 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:A real pleasure!
This is beautiful Julia! Those amethyst beads are scrumptious!
On Jan 04, 2012 at 1:03 pm #
nancykathryn says:I love amethyst too; this is a lovely bracelet.
On Jan 04, 2012 at 3:30 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank You, thank you! It is quite heavy though, he-he…
I wish I could buy more , much more , much, much more… But….
Nancy, it is a necklace not a bracelet
Yes Mary
On Jan 04, 2012 at 8:12 pm #
Rocky D says:My kind of jewel. Great design and the colors are gorgous together.
On Jan 04, 2012 at 9:52 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Love, love , love the Amethyst and rose together !!!!
On Jan 05, 2012 at 8:15 am #
nancykathryn says:DUH! Julia, I knew it was a necklace when I commented, must have had bracelets on the brain, lol.
On Jan 05, 2012 at 12:40 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Gorgeous! You had better watch Violet. She loves violet colored stones and might just run away with this beauty.
On Jan 05, 2012 at 2:39 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Thank You, ladies:) You are the best!
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On Jan 06, 2012 at 11:11 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Awesome Julia!! Definitely a winner, with such nice amethyst beads, you can’t go wrong