The Design Gallery
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Chatter
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » 
on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
on “Sonya earrings”:“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly”:“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read »
on “Crazy Little Things”:“Cool stuff. I would say you have been busy.…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very cute, I'd wear it.…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I think it's darling!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very nice!…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Beautiful! Love the charms together!…” read »
on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:“Yes I do have a huge stash. The only fear I have when I pass on,…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“Cool Beans!! I like the silk wrapped one also. But the bottome one in the bottom…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is super cool Cindy. Where did that metal piece come from? And your photos are…” read »
on “Violets”:“Stitching is relaxing if you're in no hurry to get a project done. The trick is…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Redo if you like but, it is great just the way it is. I love…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love this bracelet. What fun and I with Elis Mom you must have a…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Super cute! Love the patina work.…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Beautiful design, Laud. The colors are lovely. I wish I had the patience for that type…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“I had thought I only purchased 1 month, but apparently it's a revolving thing. That's fine.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“I had asked that question before & went back to.find to had already answered it. Duh…” read »
- on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Amazon Blues”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Beads in the mail is a monthly bead club by Thed Beadin' Path. They ship an…” read »
- on “Ice Ice Druzy”:
“Beautiful, summery design! Reminds me of a day at the beach.…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“What is Beads in the Mail??? I get confused everytime you say that. I like the yellow…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Great stash! Beautiful bracelet! Like the ring, too!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly”:
“Oh yeah! The third pic is the contents of the beads in the mail shipment!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Thank you so much everyone. I'm glad you all think I achieved the look I was…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Beautiful design, Deb! Definately has the vintage feel you were going for.…” read »
on “Vintage Copper Rose”:“A fabulous design, Deb, and definitely vintage !…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Spectacular! You repurposed that flower ring in a manner it deserved. I particularly like the eclectic…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wow! I love it because there are so many cool beads to look at. I'd be…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Love the rose! And I've always loved pink and copper together.…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Peggy, it's a flat herringbone. I think I worked on the base for three evenings, but…” read »
on “Garnet Drape”:“Loving all the garnets..with this length it definitely does not need pendant. Go with your…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“A real statement piece..lovely.…” read »
Exotic
About this design:
This is a statement piece. To me it's very bold, exotic and regal-looking. I love wearing it. I have one for myself and one on consignment at a local boutique. When I saw these beads on another website I fell so in love with them. It's a set of 7 graduated seed pod inlay beads imported from the Philippines. They were so beautiful I didn't want to take away from their natural patterns so I just used black beads as their stage.
Components:
Seed pod inlay beads, Black OnyxRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jun 19, 2009 at 2:01 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Totally awesome, Cuban Queen! I’ll bet you look just like a queen wearing this gorgeous piece! So glad to finally get a look up-close. I really admired it when it was your icon.
On Jun 19, 2009 at 3:35 pm #
Atomic Toad says:Fabulous!
On Jun 19, 2009 at 4:05 pm #
Suleika Alejandra says:Loved this piece first time I saw it long time back, always wondering what was it made of! Thanks Cuban Queen….seed pods! Love it!
On Jun 19, 2009 at 5:03 pm #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:Glad you decided to post this here, it’s wonderful! I bet it feels good to wear, too!
On Jun 19, 2009 at 9:19 pm #
D D Mystic Chick says:wow! so glad we got a better look at this necklace! so very interesting!
On Jun 19, 2009 at 11:24 pm #
DOG Chick aka Angela says:Beautiful and so unusual! I love it!
On Jun 20, 2009 at 10:40 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Thank you very much, girls! It’s always kinda scary posting something that you’ve made, it’s like bearing your (beading!) soul and hoping others will approve. But there is always so much positive feedback and encouragement here. Love this site!
On Jun 21, 2009 at 10:47 pm #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:Ivy, I absolutly LOVE this necklace!!!! Your perfectly right, the seed pods are gorgeous with the black to play off!!!!
On Jun 22, 2009 at 7:16 pm #
MaryJo K says:What a lovely, elegant “fashion statement”. I sure wish my neck was lovely enough to wear your necklace. However…
On Jun 23, 2009 at 12:53 am #
LoriEllen says:I love it! I love big bold jewelry.
On Jul 01, 2009 at 7:32 pm #
celestialdesigns says:LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!! The bigger and bolder, the better!
On Jul 02, 2009 at 6:42 pm #
WaterburyJewels says:The necklace is beautiful…..very nice
On Jul 14, 2009 at 10:54 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Ivy, I’m so glad to see this necklace here where we can all appreciate its beauty up close! I just love the way you designed around the seed pods — so simple, yet elegant!
On Aug 22, 2009 at 5:28 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:How did I miss this one?!… Ivy, I love this choker! Very beautiful beads and design!!
On Oct 20, 2009 at 11:21 pm #
Jewelrybyirina says:Absolutely gorgeous!
On Nov 12, 2009 at 4:38 pm #
Reina says:I want to wear this! SoOo cool!
On Mar 30, 2010 at 7:09 pm #
daydrmbeliever says:Very dramatic piece. you have a nice eye for design. I’ll bet this looks amazing on!