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I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
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on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
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on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
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- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
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“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
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…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
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Ambery Baltic Beaches
About this design:
One of mine first picks on LB and mine first ever necklace.
Components:
Druzy, Amazonite, Citrine, seed beads all LB.Czech flower beads. PC shell and lentil beads are homemade, as is the copper clasp.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Nov 18, 2012 at 1:59 pm #
Laud says:Lovely rustic feel to this. That’s a specially nice druzy, and I like the Amazonite with it. The blues and golden browns are just luscious.
On Nov 18, 2012 at 2:47 pm #
Elis Mom says:Love this. The colors and design are so complimentary. I’d wear this any day!
On Nov 18, 2012 at 2:48 pm #
Tanisha AKA Blue Chick says:I like this one too but one thing the photo u need a better angle for back view.
On Nov 18, 2012 at 5:46 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Yummy!
On Nov 18, 2012 at 8:15 pm #
PPR says:Asia: Love the rustic and southwest look to your bracelet. Nicely done.
On Nov 18, 2012 at 8:19 pm #
NY Bella says:Love this piece, Asia!
On Nov 18, 2012 at 8:28 pm #
Asia says:Thank you for your comments, this is a special one for me, as it is mine very first piece of jewelry that I made including some beads. Tanisha tanks for the pointers, hoping to improve in time, this is mine very first experience.
On Nov 19, 2012 at 7:45 am #
Asia says:Tanisha, thanks not tanks
On Nov 19, 2012 at 7:47 am #
Blooming Ideas says:Great design, Asia! Love it!!!
On Nov 19, 2012 at 8:14 am #
Crazy Beader says:Great design and lovely colors !
On Nov 19, 2012 at 9:08 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Asia, i had no brain last night to comment more, but I will now: This is a FANTASTIC first piece! I would love to see a better picture of it to check out your wonderful cluster dangles between the bigger stones. You did a FABULOUS job on all of these!!!
On Nov 19, 2012 at 2:42 pm #
Miannda says:Oh wow! After seeing all of your beautiful fresh picks it so nice to finally see your designs. They are just as delicate and beautiful as your fresh picks! Thank you for sharing!
On Nov 19, 2012 at 6:33 pm #
Retro By Design says:Love the colors…I would wear it in a heartbeat!
On Nov 19, 2012 at 7:17 pm #
Lynn g says:This is stunning, I love the colors in this one.
On Nov 19, 2012 at 8:36 pm #
Julie Shane says:Asia, this is FAB!!! Great colors. Great contrast in textures. I love the little dangles to add interest and movement. You should be proud of this piece!
On Nov 20, 2012 at 2:46 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:So pretty!!!
On Nov 20, 2012 at 8:36 pm #
Asia says:Thank you once again for your comments
On Nov 21, 2012 at 10:03 am #
Elaine says:A really beautiful bracelet! Good job!
On Nov 21, 2012 at 3:47 pm #
Janet Miriam says:Wow! What a gorgeous bracelet! I love the colors and components and the way they all fit together!
On Nov 21, 2012 at 9:03 pm #
Kristine S says:Ditto what everyone else said, Asia – it’s lovely!
On Nov 22, 2012 at 11:25 am #
Harmony on Strings says:lovely
On Nov 25, 2012 at 2:59 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:You did a MARVELOUS job on this bracelet! Colors, balance, details… it’s great!
On Dec 12, 2012 at 11:20 am #
Deb Harding says:So I came to.check out your designs after reading you just started beading. Like I said, you have serious natural talent for jewelry design. This is very lovely, I would buy and wear it in a heartbeat.
On Mar 27, 2013 at 12:29 am #
Granny Chick aka Nancy says:Awesome