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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Great design and cheery colors. Great Way to repurpose…” read »
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“Very pretty design. The pendant is great and of I love pearls. I love how you used…” read »
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on “Lots of Copper”:“Nancy, these earrings are wonderful! Such a clever idea!
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“Nancy, you've created another stunning cuff! Love green & copper together!
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on “Pistachio Spring”:“This delicate green necklace is perfect for Spring. Love it!
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“Party time! Fabulous cheerful ear rings!
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“Love the copper and leaves. Excellent Design!
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“Love your bracelets especially the leather one.
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“Wow! Those beads are gorgeous! Love the color.
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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas...super clever and super cute!…” read »
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“Classy!
…” read » - on “Grampa's old tree”:
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on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Exquisite design as well as those gorgeous beads. You did an excellent job. I love…” read »
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“Great design! Great flowers, too!
…” read » - on “Totally Teal”:
“Wow! I love all of that teal and it makes a gorgeous bracelet. Great…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Thanks for the suggestion Chelsea. I haven't done much etching so this would be a…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
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- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
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on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
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- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
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“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
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“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
Colours of Life - 19 Gemstone Multi Double Sterling Necklace
About this design:
When I came home from my last trip, Eric surprised me & had this design laid out for me. There's an actual order to the 19 different gemstones. ...Looks like he's getting pretty good at the design aspect...the multi stone necklaces have been tremendous sellers for us......check out my new Facebook page...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Violet-Marie-Collection/128054127251092?sk=wall
Components:
Aventurine, Howlite, Red Coral, Hematite, Spotted Tree Agate, Mountain Jade, Magnesite, Goldenrod Garnet, Blue Agate, Variscite Jasper, Picture Jasper, Pyrite, Carnelian, Spiderweb Agate, Jade, Mother of Pearl, Tiger Eye, Red Jasper, Garnet, & Sterling SilverAdditional Images:
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On Mar 08, 2012 at 11:32 pm #
olive penguin says:What a fun necklace! I love the colors in this piece…they’re fantastic together! It reminds me a little of gumballs-that’s a good thing. Wonderful assortment of gemstones here too. I love it!
On Mar 09, 2012 at 12:19 am #
gembeans says:Spectacular! Love these technicolor necklaces.
On Mar 09, 2012 at 6:52 am #
CAS says:Wow!! … Ooooohhhh … aaaaahhhhh … fabulous!! It reminds me of those striped mexican blankets … so fun … Wow!!
On Mar 09, 2012 at 10:28 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Great way to add lots of color to a plain outfit!
On Mar 09, 2012 at 10:43 am #
Nancy Mc says:Holy cow!! That’s what I call neck candy.
On Mar 09, 2012 at 11:20 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:By George, I think he’s got it! We’ve got a new designer in the Gallery!
Ditto the other comments, especially CAS. It certainly has Southwest flair to it. And Violet, tell Eric I love it!
On another note, LB used to carry strands of mixed gems like this in 4, 6 and 8mm sizes. It’s been a long time since they’ve carried them, I hope with their new goal of rebuilding their gemstone inventory they get them again. I loved them for just this type of design and so many others! Please LB, can you get them again?
On Mar 09, 2012 at 11:45 am #
Little Round Chick says:Love the mix of beads but then I’m into confetti jewelry. Tell Eric it looks like he has a great future in jewelry design.
On Mar 09, 2012 at 12:21 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Thank you so much everyone…
Mary and Nancy…. Eric says thanks… he has a big smile on his face !!
On Mar 10, 2012 at 2:21 am #
N radon says:This is absolutely edible! I had to go on your webpage to check it out because I wish I could get it. It is great and I bet it will go quickly. Eric has the touch, keep him creating too!
On Mar 10, 2012 at 1:11 pm #
Stone Treasures says:Brilliant use of beads!