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Abalone from California
About this design:
I've had these abalone pieces for ages and just never got around to using them. The two with pearls are just chunks from shells that I found at a local beach shop. The other one is a mosaic of shell pieces. I'm particularly fond of pearls and abalone.
Components:
abalone shell, pearls, gunmetal and antique brass chainsAdditional Images:
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On Nov 29, 2012 at 8:01 pm #
Bettys Beads says:Nancy, I too love pearls and I like the way you combined them with the beautiful abalone shells.
On Nov 29, 2012 at 8:10 pm #
Julie Shane says:Beautiful!!! I love the peacock pearl with the greens and golds in that piece of abalone.
On Nov 29, 2012 at 8:13 pm #
Asia says:Love those, abalone and pearls look so good together
On Nov 29, 2012 at 11:28 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Simple and clean design. Let’s the beauty of the abalone take center stage!
On Nov 30, 2012 at 4:12 am #
Medieval Momma says:I agree with fresh baked, simply beautiful!
On Nov 30, 2012 at 9:05 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Beauties
On Nov 30, 2012 at 11:13 am #
Nancy Mc says:These really speak to me. Simple and charming…and so beachy!
On Dec 01, 2012 at 10:05 am #
Valley Girl says:Reminds me of my grandma…she used to love to eat Abalone sandwiches when we went to Morro Bay.
On Dec 01, 2012 at 11:47 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Nancy, these are so lovely! There is a casual elegance to these — love the addition of pearls to the abalone!
On Dec 02, 2012 at 4:26 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Hey everyone, thanks for all of the nice comments. There is something so perfect about abalone with pearls. I’ve got one more free form shell then I’m going to have to go shopping for a bunch more.
On Dec 02, 2012 at 9:38 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Wow, me too I love both and what a great idea to combine them this way, luv it!! Beautiful shells too