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Thanks everyone. The flat wire is aluminum, so it is very soft. Curling it…” read » 
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Jade River
About this design:
The carved jade focal looked like whorls in a river and the olive fire agates reminded me of froth created by moving water. When I added the seed beads, I discovered that one type had tabac coating, which exactly matched the tabac Swarovskis I'd used for a bracelet. They're not really a set, but the colors are perfect together, I think.
Components:
Necklace: carved jade rounds; olive fire agates; celadon magnesite, gold-plated beads, end caps and clasp, seed beads. Bracelet: Swarovski tabac squares, button, and marguerites; silver-gold-turquoise Delicas, gold roundsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 07, 2013 at 6:53 pm #
Deb Harding says:Stunning…the artistry in your designs always impresses me. You put so many different beads together and they look like they were made to be together.
On Jan 07, 2013 at 7:06 pm #
PPR says:Laud: The necklace and bracelet are just stunning and your work and design are amazing. I am working on bead weaving, peyote, etc. and enjoy this new adventure.
On Jan 07, 2013 at 7:10 pm #
Asia says:Love it, your work is amazing
On Jan 07, 2013 at 7:30 pm #
KatsAllThat says:OH OH OHHHHHHHHHHHH…amazing! Love it.
On Jan 07, 2013 at 7:42 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Fabulous design, Laud!
On Jan 07, 2013 at 11:43 pm #
Julie Shane says:Laud! You are the bomb!
I can barely get seed beads strung for an accent and you create entire works of art using the tiny things!
The bracelet is stunning!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 12:58 am #
DbnRose says:Your work is amazing. You are a true artist.
On Jan 08, 2013 at 5:52 am #
Medieval Momma says:Your work is stunning, just so amazing!
On Jan 08, 2013 at 2:58 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:The necklace is gorgeous! Love the bracelet too
On Jan 08, 2013 at 10:05 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Beautiful necklace and bracelet
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On Jan 09, 2013 at 12:18 am #
T Wojciehowski says:So cool! Truly art:)
On Jan 09, 2013 at 12:20 am #
T Wojciehowski says:Looks like something from a movie about ancient Rome….
On Jan 09, 2013 at 12:56 pm #
Laud says:It could be ancient Rome, but with the carvings, I imagine ancient China. I think the necklace would look good against one of those heavily embroidered silk gowns the nobility wore.
‘t any rate, thank you all so much for the praise. You REALLY inspire me to try harder, to try new things–to keep working on designs that delight. Thank you!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 3:27 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:So it looks like there is nothing at all that I can add here except holy cow, are these fabulous!!!!!!
On Jan 09, 2013 at 5:59 pm #
Laud says:Thanks, Becky. Glad you like!