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About this design:
Hi everyone!! I almost forgot how to download these on here, its been awhile. Well my mom bought this Labradorite from Quartzite AZ. (I got a handful of them) I just had to wire wrap it. Has lots of blue flash.. Hope you like it!!!!
Components:
Labradorite and sterling silver..Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On May 18, 2013 at 6:19 pm
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On Feb 06, 2012 at 11:26 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:That is a beauty….your wrap looks awesome!!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 12:01 am #
gembeans says:Like it? LOVE it!! Looks like a crown silver. Long live King Labradorite! Can you tell I love lab? And you did him justice.
On Feb 07, 2012 at 12:21 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:WOW… gorgeous labradorite !!!! And I love the wrapping !!
I know Quartzsite very well, it’s about 3 hours away from me, and I go every
year !!! The gem and mineral show going on now is amazing !!!!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 2:28 am #
N radon says:My mother and father-in-law “snowbird” in Quartzite every year. I was amazed by all the beautiful rock and bead shows (nothing like Tucson, I know) but I never have seen labradorite flash like that. Its an amazing color Lynn.
On Feb 07, 2012 at 2:52 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Gorgeous!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 8:24 am #
Eeka Mouse says:Gorgeous color & flash in this labradorite, and your wire wrapping accents it. It’s cool seeing this next to the wire-wrapped blue eye in the gallery!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 9:04 am #
Lynn g says:Thank you ladies, my mom lives there in the winter time, she also goes to the gem show too.. The eye is looking at Lab. king and lab. is flashing off to the eye hehe!!!!!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 9:48 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Of course we like it…..love it rather.
Your wirework always leaves me envious of your talent! And what a blessing to have Mom continuing to bring you gorgeous goodies like this!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 10:29 am #
Nancy Mc says:Now THAT’S what I call blue flash!! The wrap is exquisite!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 11:08 am #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:This is just stunning. Everything about it is perfect.
On Feb 07, 2012 at 2:53 pm #
Little Round Chick says:What amazing color! Love it!
On Feb 07, 2012 at 7:08 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Positively stunning!!! Nice to see you back on the gallery Lynn.
On Feb 07, 2012 at 9:03 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Awesome Laborite piece and nice wrapping!
On Feb 08, 2012 at 10:18 am #
nancykathryn says:OMG that’s a beautiful stone, and your wire work sets it off perfectly.
On Feb 08, 2012 at 11:23 am #
Harmony on Strings says:This is just luscious, The wire wrapping is beautiful and one of my favorite stones!
On Feb 08, 2012 at 2:29 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:OMG ! what a gorgeous Labradorite!!!And you wrapped it beautifully
On Feb 10, 2012 at 5:11 pm #
D Luczak says:This is so beautiful! Wire wrapping is on my list of things to try!
On Feb 11, 2012 at 12:51 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Very nice work on a gorgeous stone!
On Apr 05, 2012 at 9:49 am #
whimsy girl says:droool!