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Three's a row !
About this design:
With the Peruvian Amazonite ovals I have teamed these lovely lustre rice pearls and small oval aquamarines. I have dangled Chalcedony briolettes with tiny slices of tourmaline to add interest. It took quite a while to complete as each component is separately attached on the wire.
Components:
Peruvian Amazonite, rice freshwater pearls, Aquamarine, Chalcedony & tourmalineRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Feb 06, 2012 at 7:17 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I bet this is glorious on the wrist!
It’s beautiful!
On Feb 06, 2012 at 8:28 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Stunning!!! Love this
On Feb 06, 2012 at 8:57 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:WOW…. this is so pretty !!!
On Feb 06, 2012 at 9:20 am #
Michelle says:Thank you Chickies ! ;o)
On Feb 06, 2012 at 9:40 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Gorgeous.
On Feb 06, 2012 at 9:40 am #
Tanja L says:Very pretty… I like the colors
On Feb 06, 2012 at 10:00 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Stunning necklace!
On Feb 06, 2012 at 5:47 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:A necklace or a bracelet?
Either way, it’s a beauty!
On Feb 06, 2012 at 6:45 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is fabulous!! I could def wear this! Lovely, creative work, Michelle!
On Feb 06, 2012 at 9:53 pm #
Lynn g says:This is really nice..
On Feb 06, 2012 at 11:08 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Oh how gorgeous! Your choice of stones is so soft,and inviting.Amazonite and Chalcedony?? Yummy yum! Each strand is so interesting.
Beautiful work.
On Feb 07, 2012 at 1:10 am #
Fresh Baked says:Beautiful design with a soft color palette that would appeal to many people. It would be stunning on the wrist.
On Feb 07, 2012 at 7:02 am #
Michelle says:Thank you !!! It is a bracelet, but I guess would be wonderful as a necklace too !!
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On Feb 08, 2012 at 10:34 am #
nancykathryn says:Gorgeous piece!