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N Taylor on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “a taste of honey”:
“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Evergreen Copper”:
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Laud on “Evergreen Copper”:
“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
Laud on “Prince Moai”:
“Great set. Jimmy's a lucky moai.…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
D Bienen on “Prince Moai”:
“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
Chelsea H on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
SpiralGalaxyx7 on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:
“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
Lisa LaBarre-Kurz on “Lovely Impression”:
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Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
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Fresh Baked on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
Chris Foust on “Simply Crystal”:
“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
Kate on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
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N Taylor on “A Green Cuff”:
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N Taylor on “Lots of Copper”:
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“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
Blooming Ideas on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
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Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
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Little Round Chick on “Mystic Mystery”:
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Little Round Chick on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
monicaocoatl on “Prince Moai”:
“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design. …” read »
Little Round Chick on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it! …” read »
Little Round Chick on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
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Rainbow Pearls

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About this design:

I've been collecting assorted colors of freshwater and shell pearls for a while now, and decided to make a colorful pearl necklace that resembled a 'traditional' pearl necklace. I added the tourmaline nuggets and onyx mosiac stones for an added twist to the design for they seemed to mix in naturally to me. I've noted in other designs for pearl pieced other beader her use gemstone, metal, or other spacers. To follow the colorful theme I decided to add crystal and Czech glass rounds as spacers.

Components:

assorted freshwater pearls, shell pearls (black cherry, platinum, and navy-LB), assorted Czech glass rounds (LB), assorted crystals (LB), Tourmaline nuggets (LB), Black Onyx with MOP mosaic (LB)

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Mar 04, 2012 at 3:26 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

Love it!
On Mar 04, 2012 at 4:44 pm #
NY Bella says:

A lovely piece!
On Mar 04, 2012 at 6:26 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:

like confetti…
On Mar 04, 2012 at 9:00 pm #
Nancy Mc says:

Masterpiece! I could grab it through the screen.
On Mar 04, 2012 at 11:19 pm #
olive penguin says:

Thanks everyone! Eeka Mouse, I thought of confetti too.
On Mar 05, 2012 at 7:52 pm #
Stone Treasures says:

Eye Candy! Lovely!
On Mar 05, 2012 at 11:31 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

Scrumptious color! Love it!
On Mar 06, 2012 at 6:34 pm #
olive penguin says:

Thanks!