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Boulder Opal
About this design:
I purchased this Boulder Opal in Tucson last year along with the strand of 10mm round boulder opals. I think they look great with the kynite it brings out the blue in the stones. I am gearing up for Tucson again in two weeks!! :)
Components:
Boulder Opal pendant, Boulder opal rounds, kynite, chocolate freshwater pearls, sterling silver bead caps, silver toggle from Saki Silver.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 21, 2012 at 5:42 pm #
NY Bella says:I love this! The pendant is so beautiful! I agree with you about the kynite- it works so well with the opals!
I’m jealous that you’re going to Tucson! Have a great time and bring back lots of goodies!!
On Jan 22, 2012 at 12:20 am #
Little Round Chick says:Great color and I love the design. Have fun in Tucson!
On Jan 22, 2012 at 1:36 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Beautiful necklace!
On Jan 22, 2012 at 10:20 am #
Stone Treasures says:That stone is striking and you complimented it beautifully.
On Jan 22, 2012 at 11:56 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Thank you chickies!! The 10mm rounds also have the sparkle! The best lighting is sunshine, the blue is really outstanding…:)
On Jan 22, 2012 at 12:48 pm #
nancykathryn says:Beautiful necklace, the colours are gorgeous.
On Jan 22, 2012 at 4:04 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Lovely! you have a great eye for color. Have a blast in Tucson.
On Jan 22, 2012 at 6:04 pm #
D D Mystic Chick says:nice! beautiful combination of colors and form! a fav!
On Jan 24, 2012 at 2:11 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:I have a great love for the Boulder opal. You are so right, it is fab with the kyanite!
Have fun in Tucson! It’s so tough to not spend a year’s salary there!
On Jan 24, 2012 at 6:17 pm #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Thanks girls for all the nice comments! Tucson will be a blast, I am taking two of my sisters, you are right Sue…I have to control myself! That is so hard to do
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