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Pink Opal Bracelet
About this design:
This bracelet didn't turned out as I originally imagined. It's way better. The pink opal got into my brain an insisted I make something with it.
Components:
Pink Opal, Coral, Green Aventurine, Vintaj Brass Paloma, brass toggle clasp, brass aucers, brass corrugated melonAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 24, 2012 at 12:36 am #
Nancy Mc says:This is so feminine and soft,but it leans toward casual,if you want to dress it down. The coral looks lovely with the pink opal,and the pearls add a nice touch as well. Love the bluebird!
On Apr 24, 2012 at 6:34 am #
Michelle says:This is lovely Jane, very soft and feminine and pink, my fav colour !!! Love the added blue with the little blue bird too ! Very lovely !
On Apr 24, 2012 at 8:05 am #
sunny chick says:Oooh! Ahhh! So lovely!
On Apr 24, 2012 at 8:45 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Sweet, sweet, sweet little tweet!
This turned out beautifully!!
On Apr 24, 2012 at 12:07 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Jane, this is fabulous! So beautiful — the soft colors work wonderfully in your asymmetrical design! That little blue bird is an unexpected surprise — very cute!
On Apr 24, 2012 at 12:24 pm #
Jane MS says:Thank you very much ladies!
On Apr 24, 2012 at 1:28 pm #
Luna Chick aka Coral says:This is perfectly soft!
On Apr 24, 2012 at 7:20 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Loving this and that little blue bird sings to me!
On Apr 24, 2012 at 9:07 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:Very pretty I love the texture of the coral. The little bird adds a little whimsy note
On Apr 24, 2012 at 9:26 pm #
Mary Brady says:Softly beautiful!
On Apr 25, 2012 at 12:38 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:I love this! So pretty!!
On Apr 25, 2012 at 2:25 pm #
Leena P says:So adorable and soft, I really like this
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On Apr 25, 2012 at 4:42 pm #
Elis Mom says:Very pretty and feminine. I love the bird, too!
On Apr 25, 2012 at 10:06 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely!
On Apr 26, 2012 at 9:09 am #
nancykathryn says:Ditto everything above, and I just love the little bird.
On Apr 26, 2012 at 12:49 pm #
Jane MS says:Many Thanks everyone!
On May 05, 2012 at 2:23 am #
Leigh D says:I am not normally drawn to pink but this design made me stop immediately – this is wonderful!