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"Crazy Science"
About this design:
Hey ladies.This is one pair of earrings,under different lighting. The oval beads are supposed to be "Quartz" but of course are either lab grown,or glass. I put them aside for a long time,and just noticed that they're different in every room. I shot them under my magnifying lamp,in the kitchen,with overhead lights,in natural light,and under my bedroom lamp. (I know...cheap thrills) Lol :+))
Components:
Carved Rock Crystal,man made Quartz,SP wire and jump rings,SS filled ear wires.Additional Images:
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On Apr 29, 2012 at 2:28 pm #
gembeans says:I live for cheap thrills! These are gorgeous no matter what light! I used to be a sort of ‘gemstone snob’. But I’m really getting into glasswork beads and their pretty colors, as long as you know that’s what you’re purchasing. You got a nice little surprise!
On Apr 29, 2012 at 4:39 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Nancy, these are so lovely! I have some crystals that do the same thing. I purchased them at my LBS & the owner said they are “Alexandrite.” LB sells some crystals in that color, too.
On Apr 29, 2012 at 6:14 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Thanks,Ladies. Funny little story abou this design. I copied them from TV. I was watching “Revenge” and there’s a girl who has the lead,who has 2 identities. (Emily and Amanda). I was watching it via On Demand,and when I saw her earrings,I zoomed in,and paused the screen.Then sort of memorized the design.
(Easy enuf..3 beads). I Cracked up,whenI was
was shooting the pic,and realized the earrings also had more than one identity…tee hee :+)
Oh Lynn..Isn’t Alexandrite an amazing stone?
Drool and ka-ching-a-ling .
On Apr 29, 2012 at 6:17 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a great story, Nancy! Beads with multiple personalities, perhaps?
On Apr 29, 2012 at 9:18 pm #
JustImagine - Val says:You ARE the earring queen!
These are beautiful!
On Apr 30, 2012 at 12:30 am #
M bennett says:these are cool..i bought some crackle beads that do that and yes they sure do from room to room was told they look like tanzanite.in some light and sure enough they do..
On Apr 30, 2012 at 1:05 am #
Virginia T says:Please remove my name–It was added by an acquaintance (note I didn’t say friend) I found her “joke” very unfunny,–I love your website, as well as everything I’ve purchased from you and apologize for her inappropriate attempt at humor.
Sincerely,
Ginny T
On May 01, 2012 at 12:59 pm #
Nancy Mc says:?
On May 03, 2012 at 3:00 pm #
olive penguin says:Love the color changing! Great design!
On May 06, 2012 at 7:44 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:polychromatic beads ARE fun. Love the ‘multiple personality’ angle!