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Salacia's Earrings
About this design:
I was recently reading up on Roman mythology and read about Salacia...who was a goddess of the deep ocean and wife to Neptune. These deep shades of green and blue remind me of the deep ocean.
Components:
5mm seashell antique copper chain from Lima Beads, Czech glass beads in shades of blue and green, bright green mother of pearl discs, hypo-allergenic antique copper leverback earringsAdditional Images:
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On Jun 02, 2012 at 9:30 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:These are very cute!! Like charm bracelets for your ears.
On Jun 02, 2012 at 11:25 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Awesome colors!!
On Jun 03, 2012 at 7:41 am #
CAS says:What funky little earrings! Fit, in every way, for the Queen of the Sea.
On Jun 03, 2012 at 10:25 am #
Nancy Mc says:Beautiful,Kat! The beads go so well,with the MOP discs. These are like treasure.
On Jun 03, 2012 at 1:33 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:WOWZA! You would feel like a real mermaid in these GORGEOUS earrings. FABULICIOUS!
On Jun 03, 2012 at 7:10 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Pretty makes me want to dance the Salsa (lol if I knew how.)
On Jun 05, 2012 at 12:29 pm #
nancykathryn says:Oh do I ever like these!
On Jun 05, 2012 at 9:46 pm #
pencespovrmoyedv says:I really love the colors….so warm and oceany!lol Love these!:)
On Jun 12, 2012 at 4:14 am #
Batticat says:Stunning! I love the ocean theme and rich colors. I have some of that seashell chain, not sure what I’ll do with it yet. It works perfectly in your earring design.