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on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“You are simply genius at this style!
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Thanks everyone. The flat wire is aluminum, so it is very soft. Curling it…” read » 
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Like a cool, berry slushy on a hot day!
Wouldn't this look yummy with a…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
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A Leaf's Lament
About this design:
I've had the PH leaf pendant for over a year and decided it was time to use it. i love fall colors and was pleased with how it turned out.
Components:
Patricia Healey leaf pendant, 8mm red jasper beads, citrine nuggets, carnelian accents, copper beads, spacers and toggle.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Oct 17, 2012 at 9:45 pm #
PPR says:Robin: This necklace is beautiful and rustic. I’m loving every design aspect of this piece and the colors.
On Oct 18, 2012 at 3:13 am #
Polly Z says:Very beautiful and rich. Looks like an heirloom.
On Oct 18, 2012 at 8:48 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Lovely!!!!!!
On Oct 18, 2012 at 9:42 am #
Valley Girl says:Wow…gorgeous!
On Oct 18, 2012 at 10:39 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:GORGEOUS!! Robin, your design is stunning!
Like PPR, I love everything about it! Fav!
On Oct 18, 2012 at 1:21 pm #
Nancy Mc says:A very beautiful set. I’m in love with the chunks of Citrine! They’re such a nice compliment to the other stones.
On Oct 18, 2012 at 9:21 pm #
Asia says:This is so beautiful
On Oct 20, 2012 at 1:17 pm #
JC Hamm says:OMG Wow, This so beautiful!!
On Oct 24, 2012 at 1:11 am #
B zeman says:I think your necklace is stunning!
On Nov 06, 2012 at 11:58 pm #
HannahRose G says:i am tree…i agree with above, always want to wear a leaf…only yesterday brought home three huge sycamore leaves from a walk by the river…laid them on the counter just to look. thanks for your exquisite design, robin
On Nov 15, 2012 at 4:42 pm #
srjgreynolds says:I enjoy all looking and buying beads, I also love the designs that other people do.
On Jan 05, 2013 at 2:07 am #
N radon says:This necklace is so beautiful! The colors, the stones
you selected- it all flows. It just grabbed my eyes!
On Jan 05, 2013 at 2:27 am #
T Wojciehowski says:Beautiful and inspiring:o
On Jan 16, 2013 at 4:40 pm #
Need4Beadz says:I absolutely love this. The design is wonderful and the focal is gorgeous! The earrings are fabulous…I love the copper coils at the top of them….excellent work!
On Jan 27, 2013 at 12:32 am #
Chickie Nonnie T says:Very Pretty, I love those earrings!