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Rings Of Fire
About this design:
I seem to be into my hoop phase at the mo! The colour combination for this style is endless but I chose Fire Agate as I think it goes well with the copper
Components:
18g, 20g & 22g Copper wire, Fire Agate Rondels, Copper beadsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 6:50 am #
Leigh D says:Beautiful – I love hoop earrings!! If you could only see my earring drawer in my jewelry box – I think 75% of my earrings are hoops of some sort or other. Keep the hoops coming
On Aug 30, 2009 at 7:12 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Another WOW!
I don’t think I’d have the patience for the the wrapping. It’s just fabulous!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 9:08 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Spiral Chick, another fabulous pair of earrings from you!!! Such a pretty color combo, too! You’re right — the possibilities are endless!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 9:29 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Yes, Spiral Chick, these are totally fabulous! I am impressed and inspired.
On Aug 30, 2009 at 9:33 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:These are gorgeous!!!!How do you keep the wrap around the wire so uniform looking? I just can’t get the hang of wire wrap…
On Aug 30, 2009 at 10:09 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:HEHEHE! I just asked the same question Sali Jo on her other pair!!!
Please tell us Spiral Chick! Inquiring minds want to know.
These are fantastic too!!!!!!!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 10:29 am #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:They absolutely great, Sandra
On Aug 30, 2009 at 11:11 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:Thank you Chicks
Sweet Chick ~ I answered your question on my other ring earrings!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 12:35 pm #
ANDREA BEAD SOUP says:your wire work is amazing on these, but no spiral?
Love them
On Aug 30, 2009 at 12:41 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Gorgeous!! Your work is amazing!!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 1:03 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Once again, I am in awe!!! I can’t imagine doing wire work as beautiful as yours…you must have the patience of Job! Gorgeous!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 1:09 pm #
Pam says:Beautiful! Love your wire work and the color combination!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 4:02 pm #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:Thank you
Andrea ~ I thought I’d go out of my comfort zone with these & go spiral~less. Don’t worry, it won’t last long!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 7:18 pm #
Lynn g says:These sure are beautiful earrings,love the stone too.
On Aug 31, 2009 at 7:41 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Very nice!!!
On Sep 18, 2009 at 12:43 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Don’t know how I missed these – they are fabulous, Spiral Chick! Love that fire agate, and it’s great with the copper!