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Gonna try it your way, post it later. …” read » - on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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Purple Rain Bracelet
About this design:
I loved the deep grape color of these purple mountain jade beads mixed with purple turquoise. Inbetween I used moonlight-AB faceted crystals.
Components:
12mm purple mountain jade, 10mm purple turquoise, 5mm faceted moonlight-AB crytal nuggets, SoftFlex memory wireAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 06, 2012 at 10:12 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:It can rain purple all the time if it is this lovely! Great design.
On Mar 06, 2012 at 11:54 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Another gorgeous purple palette! Love these shades together and your design is wonderful!
On Mar 07, 2012 at 12:15 am #
Little Round Chick says:Great looking design and fabulous colors!
On Mar 07, 2012 at 12:21 am #
NY Bella says:Beautiful! I love the colors!
On Mar 07, 2012 at 2:59 am #
olive penguin says:Very pretty!
On Mar 07, 2012 at 10:05 am #
Eeka Mouse says:luscious.
On Mar 07, 2012 at 10:52 am #
Nancy Mc says:I love the way the 2 puple beads compliment each other,and the crystals add just enough contrast! Gorgeous piece!
On Mar 07, 2012 at 11:04 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:very pretty!
On Mar 07, 2012 at 11:44 am #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:Lovely.
On Mar 07, 2012 at 1:28 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Pretty!
On Mar 07, 2012 at 9:50 pm #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:Sweet