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Blue on Black
About this design:
The Blue in this Stick is an amazing cobalt blue color... it was not what I was expecting at all (much bigger than I had pictured) but I love it! and it just put itself together with the little bows and crystals! What do you think?
Components:
LB Black and Blue Agate, LB Luster Silver Crystals, Silver/Blue Seed Beads and Little Black Bows.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 14, 2013 at 6:54 pm #
Deb Harding says:That pendant is incredible!!! I can see why you love it! I think you’ve featured it beautifully…simple and let it take center stage.
On Jan 14, 2013 at 7:17 pm #
Valley Girl says:If I had the gift of wire wrapping I bet you could really do something amazing with this pendant but that darn wire just does not curl and twist right for me… It just becomes one big rats nest! Ha… not a pretty sight!
On Jan 14, 2013 at 8:04 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Very pretty!! Those bows are the perfect way to add the touch of black!
On Jan 14, 2013 at 8:09 pm #
Julie Shane says:WOW! Ihave looked at these pendants a few times, but couldn’t picture anything to do with them. I love this blue but really like the green as well.
You have showcased this pendant BEAUTIFULLY!!!
Simple but striking. I like that you carried the blue color throughout the piece in the tiny seed beads… subtle but effective.
On Jan 14, 2013 at 8:16 pm #
Asia says:Simple and beautiful
On Jan 14, 2013 at 8:22 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Lovely design!
On Jan 14, 2013 at 8:28 pm #
Deb Harding says:Yes and no on the wire wrapping. Sometimes its just too much. I think it.looks gorgeous like it is with nothing detracting from it.
On Jan 14, 2013 at 9:08 pm #
Laud says:I agree. The pendant steals the show without any fuss. I like it just the way it is.
On Jan 15, 2013 at 12:21 am #
Nancy Mc says:This is such an elegant and interesting piece. The focal is mesmerizing!
On Jan 15, 2013 at 1:01 am #
DbnRose says:I love this piece and the bows just finish it off perfectly. Gorgeous.
On Jan 15, 2013 at 1:12 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I agree with all the other comments! This is gorgeous — love the colors & your design! The tiny black bows add a fun touch, too!
Just curious — How long is that fab focal? 3 feet? 4 feet? More? LOL
On Jan 15, 2013 at 8:59 am #
Valley Girl says:Thank you for all the wonderful comments and yes that focal feels about three feet long but in reality its only about two feet…lol…. LB says its 70mm.
On Jan 15, 2013 at 7:07 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:On Jan 15, 2013 at 9:04 pm #
Peggy3 says:The focal piece is gorgeous.
On Jan 15, 2013 at 11:43 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:70 mm, 2 feet, what’s the difference? LOL
On Jan 15, 2013 at 11:49 pm #
Elis Mom says:The necklace is great! I would not have known what to do with the focal. Great job!
On Jan 16, 2013 at 12:16 am #
Snowy says:WOW what a striking piece! Nice job!
On Jan 16, 2013 at 2:13 pm #
Rocky D says:Beautiful piece! Great design!
On Jan 16, 2013 at 5:45 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful piece!
On Jan 17, 2013 at 10:49 am #
monicaocoatl says:It is gorgeous! My kind of necklace! Love it!!
Great color combination.
On Jan 19, 2013 at 11:17 pm #
J Lipson says:Love to bead