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Marysu B on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
Elis Mom on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
Deb Harding on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
Deb Harding on “Bluebells”:“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
Deb Harding on “first”:“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
Michelle on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
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Michelle on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
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Need4Beadz on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »

franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
Laud on “Bluebells”:“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
Randa D on “Connected to the Trees”:“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
About this design:
I’ve found myself getting a little bored with necklaces (doing wire loop after wire loop for beads in a necklace is starting to get a bit old), so I wanted to switch things up and do just pendants for a while. This one’s made from amethyst, pearls and antique brass.
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On May 25, 2013 at 11:33 am
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On Mar 24, 2012 at 12:19 am #
olive penguin says:Love, love, love that amethyst piece and you enhanced it beautifully! I love this wonderful pendant!
On Mar 24, 2012 at 1:34 am #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Very pretty…looks like an heirloom piece!
On Mar 24, 2012 at 5:23 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Wow – this is nice work! A lovely pendant and with one of my favorite stones – the Amethyst!
On Mar 24, 2012 at 8:53 am #
whimsy girl says:man, that is so cool! I love it!
On Mar 24, 2012 at 9:01 am #
Fresh Baked says:Beautiful setting for the amethyst. The back is almost as lovely as the front on this.
On Mar 24, 2012 at 12:54 pm #
BeataViscera says:Thank you, everyone!
On Mar 24, 2012 at 1:21 pm #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:Lovely!
On Mar 24, 2012 at 6:25 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Wow..that’s a beautiful pendant. You enhanced it beautifully,witht the oval and the pearls.
On Apr 08, 2012 at 12:26 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely!