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…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
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…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
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Canadian jade necklace with earings
About this design:
A friend of mine will turn 60 in May. I asked her to take a look at beads at LB and choose the stone she likes. She picked Canadian jade and the rest was left up to me with the only request: just use this stone and no embellishments of metal or such...which I personally would have used if I made it for sale...I tried my best..the result you can see...On her request I made earings too. The oblong beads are wrapped in Vintaj filigree.
Components:
Canadian Jade, TierraCast toggle clasp - all bought at LBAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 09, 2012 at 3:59 pm #
olive penguin says:What a beautiful and simple design. That jade is wonderful. I’m sure your friend will love it!
On Apr 09, 2012 at 6:57 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Cool and smooth! what a beautiful gift. I’m sure she’ll treasure it for years! The toggle is gorgeous,and really adds class.
On Apr 09, 2012 at 10:10 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Great design! You can never go wrong with Canadian Jade.
On Apr 10, 2012 at 8:28 am #
Tanja L says:Thank you for your wonderful and encouraging comments…:-))
On Apr 10, 2012 at 1:54 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:I love jade, this is pretty even without other components
On Apr 11, 2012 at 8:53 pm #
D Allen says:Just happen to stumble upon this site – finding it quite awesome.
On Apr 12, 2012 at 7:39 am #
Tanja L says:Ya…addictive!
On Apr 12, 2012 at 4:31 pm #
sunny chick says:Lovely jade necklace!
On Apr 12, 2012 at 5:11 pm #
Dot J says:Love it – and Canadian Jade. One of my top ten favorite beads are some Canadian Jade rounds with Pyrite. Have not been sure what to do with them – this necklace inspires me! Simple, sleek, classic.
On Apr 12, 2012 at 7:58 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I think you did a great job following your friend’s restrictions but still making it eyecatching! I would have been sorely tempted to add another texture/finish. I think if she likes the stone unembellished, she will LOVE this!
On Apr 14, 2012 at 8:57 am #
Tanja L says:I hope so too…waiting until I go to Moscow in autumn and see the way it looks on her.. I made also a pair of earrings but waiting for the good light to take a photo…
On Apr 15, 2012 at 7:13 am #
Tanja L says:Just added a couple of pics with the earrings