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Blue Ice
About this design:
A sparkling chalcedony druzy nugget needed companions.
Components:
Chalcedony druzy, chalcedony nuggets, blue pearl buttons, cream/pink pearl rounds, wire lace, Czech apollo and blue rondelles, Swarovski cream pearls, seed beads, copper clasp and crimp coversAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 07, 2013 at 5:52 pm #
Julie Shane says:Love love love the chalcedony! I have some sky blue pearls waiting to join with my chalcedony… just need some time.
Please share your secret. Are the little circles of beads made separately and then linked into the necklace strand? I think I see tiny delica loops. I’ve seen this little circle on your other pieces too.
On Jan 07, 2013 at 5:59 pm #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Beautiful!!
On Jan 07, 2013 at 6:03 pm #
Deb Harding says:Just drop dead gorgeous. I cannot figure out the top part at all.
On Jan 07, 2013 at 6:34 pm #
Laud says:Julie, I constructed the Czech rondelle circles with wire, then used thread to weave the circles of pearls, and finally tied everything together with the wire lace. Deb, the top part is a beadweaving stitch called Cellini spiral. The dimensional effect is created by using beads of different sizes.
On Jan 07, 2013 at 6:45 pm #
Deb Harding says:Ooohh! After reading this comment I’m even more impressed. WOW!
On Jan 07, 2013 at 7:07 pm #
PPR says:Laud: WOW, so beautiful.
On Jan 07, 2013 at 7:17 pm #
Asia says:Amazing again, what a workmanship, this is a stunner
On Jan 07, 2013 at 7:31 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Your work is really amazing!
On Jan 07, 2013 at 7:40 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Beautiful!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 12:19 am #
Peggy3 says:Stunning
On Jan 08, 2013 at 12:53 am #
DbnRose says:Exquisite work. A real beauty.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 11:11 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:GORGEOUS! Simply beautiful!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 2:54 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Wonderful!!! The colors are divine
On Jan 08, 2013 at 6:52 pm #
monicaocoatl says:Superb!!!!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 7:56 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Gorgeous work!
And I love chalcedony! One of my favorite stones 
On Jan 09, 2013 at 9:35 am #
Valley Girl says:Gorgeous necklace!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 11:30 am #
Deb Harding says:I’m back taking another look at this necklace. It is just such a beauty. Your, artistry, workmanship and attention to detail just alway impress me Laud.
On Jan 09, 2013 at 3:32 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Gorgeous work, Laud! So impressive!! hugs!!!!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 6:00 pm #
Laud says:Hugs!–and hugs to all the kind people who stopped by to comment.