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Medieval Momma on “Lots of Copper”:“So cool!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “A Green Cuff”:“I agree, this color is gorgeous with copper....great piece!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Ice Ice Druzy”:“That druzy is cool. Great piece!…” read »
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Beadzilla aka Wanda on “A Little Vintage”:“Well done! Love the focal.…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “My MacGyver Heart”:“Absolutely gorgeous! You've also given me some inspiration for my teal colored wire that I bought…” read »
Mahala93 RockChick on “Tranquility”:“Thanks! I got them at a Gem show last year.…” read »
Peggy3 on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Becky and Wanda. Fostering is very rewarding and I get to play with…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “In The Garden of Olives”:“I like your choices for the pendant. Its all very beautiful.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Evergreen Copper”:“I thought it was a Jasper, but wasn't quite sure. Yes they are a beautiful green.…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Evergreen Copper”:“My bad--Brazilian rainforest JASPER. They still have the chips but these bigger pieces were a…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Evergreen Copper”:“Thanks everyone, and thanks Becky for letting me know. I know I got them from LB…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Recycled Blues”:“Lovely!…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Dang you are good!!!
Gonna try it your way, post it later.
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puppychick labratbecky on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“LOvely!…” read »
puppychick labratbecky on “Evergreen Copper”:“Brazilian jade? I have some I got here. Love the design!!!!!
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Nancy Mc on “Recycled Blues”:“Very fun and summery. The swirls on the end of the wires is really nice. I…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Oh how gorgeous! You've outdone yourself with the wire work on these. Beautifully done!…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“oh how pretty!…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Evergreen Copper”:“This is such an interesting piece. I love the colors and copper combo.…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Thank you, Lynda
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AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Thank you, Laud
)))I love your comments always
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Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Leopard w/ Spark-le”:“I don't think I ever commented on this one. I really like it. It may be…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Darling piece
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AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Evergreen Copper”:“Love it!
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About this design:
Handcrafted copper charms with a verdigris patina adorned with three wire wrapped mango pearls each. Organic and slightly rustic design with an ethnic feel.
These earrings hang about 1 3/4" from copper ear wires.
Components:
Copper blanks, copper wire and ear wires, mango pearls, patinaRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On May 21, 2013 at 10:39 pm
YOU say:



On Jun 22, 2012 at 3:20 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:I really like these! Glad to see someone else playing with the patinas.
On Jun 22, 2012 at 4:17 pm #
Nancy Mc says:So pretty. They are indeed rustic,but glamourous,at the same time. Something beautiful abut the combination of copper and that shade of blue. I love your organic wraps. Admire the way you’re able to wrap them directly to the connector. I have a huge problem with that.
On Jun 22, 2012 at 6:32 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Love these and the pearls add so much to it.
On Jun 22, 2012 at 6:35 pm #
Sonali says:Very clever use of patina and pearls together – not a usual combination and works great here. Very cool, Miannada!
On Jun 22, 2012 at 7:12 pm #
JC Hamm says:Beautiful.
On Jun 23, 2012 at 12:28 am #
Rocky D says:Cool shapes, great idea to add pearls. Very nice indeed!
On Jun 23, 2012 at 11:26 am #
Quute Jewelry says:Very beautiful. I cheat and use lilly pilly for my metal blanks.
On Jun 24, 2012 at 8:02 pm #
sweetjane says:The patina itself is really nice and the pearls add a touch of class! I really like these!!