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Ceili Necklace
About this design:
I named this piece after my tabby cat Ceili, because the stripes on the agate reminded me of her.
Components:
Banded Agate focal bead, Black Labradorite rounds, Red Jasper chips, Rainbow Obsidian chips, silvertone delicate chain, lobster claw clasp, jump ringsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Aug 29, 2009 at 3:56 pm #
K H says:A beautiful necklace – it will be like taking Ceile with you wherever you wear it.
On Aug 29, 2009 at 3:58 pm #
Alyson aka Kitty Chick says:Thanks KH:-)
On Aug 29, 2009 at 6:53 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Alyson, this is so lovely! Great pendant! Your sweet Ceili must be so pretty!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 6:49 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:I love the banded Agate! Really pretty
On Aug 30, 2009 at 10:23 am #
Valentine Chick says:Very nice!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 1:58 pm #
Alyson aka Kitty Chick says:Thanks everyone for the wonderfuk comments:-)
On Aug 30, 2009 at 1:59 pm #
Alyson aka Kitty Chick says:Ceili picture
On Aug 30, 2009 at 2:22 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Oh, she’s so pretty, Alyson!!! Why isn’t she wearing the necklace? LOL
On Aug 30, 2009 at 2:26 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Alyson, your cat is beautiful. She could be in a commercial. I’m afraid of cats, but your cat looks adorable.
On Aug 31, 2009 at 8:03 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Your cat looks like MY cat! Does that mean I get this pretty necklace? LOL
On Aug 31, 2009 at 8:06 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:I have absolutely no idea how the first picture got on here…that’s Smoky Rose…definitely not a kitty cat. Hmmm….
On Sep 03, 2009 at 8:20 pm #
Alyson aka Kitty Chick says:Thanks everyone:-)Thanks for the great compliments on my necklace and Ceili. Ceili says thanks too;-) Your cat looks so sweet Happy Chick.
On May 25, 2010 at 2:54 pm #
Evelyn W says:i really like this! it’s so simple and really pretty. just my style!