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on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read » 
on “Crazy Little Things”:“Cool stuff. I would say you have been busy.…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very cute, I'd wear it.…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I think it's darling!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very nice!…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Beautiful! Love the charms together!…” read »
Larvakite Pendnant
About this design:
This is a beautiful shimmery cab of Larvakite (Blue Pearl) with lots of flash!
Components:
Larvakite, Seed Beads ~ 11/0 & 15/0, Leather BackingAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 22, 2012 at 8:45 pm #
Lynn g says:That is so pretty, and your seed beading is great
On May 23, 2012 at 12:14 am #
N radon says:Wow!- the name Blue Pearl does a better job of expressing the beauty of this pendant. It is a lovely changing shimmery blue. But Larvakite! Larva? egh.
On May 23, 2012 at 10:30 am #
Stone Treasures says:Another beauty!
On May 23, 2012 at 9:49 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Thanks a bunch, ladies! Yeah, I know…Larvakite?? I prefer Blue Pearl myself but that is what that particular supplier called it…
On May 24, 2012 at 8:47 am #
nancykathryn says:I love the rope effect on the beading. Your designs and execution are perfect.
On May 24, 2012 at 6:26 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:or is it Larkivite? maybe a little nicer than Larva?
Whatever you call it, this is very nice!!!
On May 24, 2012 at 11:45 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:That’s funny…I’ve always called it Larkavite because it had a nicer ring to it….until I realized I was actually reading it wrong!
On May 26, 2012 at 2:51 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love, love, love the stone and what you have done with it!
Larvikite…Named for the city of Larvik, Norway located in an area where the stone is found. (I checked for info in the book “Rocks, Minerals & Gemstones” by Walter Schumann.) Old teachers never retire doncha know. Here endeth the reading of the First Lesson.
On May 26, 2012 at 10:19 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Hehehe….Larvakite 101!!
On May 27, 2012 at 11:28 am #
gembeans says:Elaine your beading is spectacular (as is your wire wrapping)! And thanks LRC: I mistakingly called it “Larkavite.” I so appreciate being educated! Staying tuned for more lessons… and beading.
On May 30, 2012 at 8:29 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Thank you for clearing up the name.
Love the education curriculum at LB!! 