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JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:
“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:
“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:
“Beautiful work ))…” read »
Laud on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great job!…” read »
Laud on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
Randa D on “Connected to the Trees”:
“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
monicaocoatl on “Prince Moai”:
“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
Laud on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
Deb Harding on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
Deb Harding on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
N Taylor on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
N Taylor on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
N Taylor on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
N Taylor on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »

Cool Blue Waters

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About this design:

The name given to me for these stones is blue onyx agate. I love anything blue and soft shading of the colors totally designed the piece by themselves. I just grabbed the beads:)

Components:

blue onyx agate, freshwater pearls,Miyuki seed beads

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Aug 30, 2009 at 7:06 pm #
Lynn g says:

This is beautiful, I really like the stone.
On Aug 30, 2009 at 9:37 pm #
Kathryn Lobert says:

Thanks, Lynn. It was such a fun find!
On Aug 30, 2009 at 9:49 pm #
Valentine Chick says:

That pendant is gorgeous!
On Aug 31, 2009 at 5:34 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Kathryn, the blue onyx agate is stunning! I’ve never seen it before — thanks for sharing it with us!!! I love your design for the necklace and the earrings!
On Aug 31, 2009 at 8:47 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:

Great design & beautiful beads!
On Aug 31, 2009 at 11:17 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:

what can I say…..FABULICIOUS! WOWZA!
On Aug 31, 2009 at 12:06 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:

Kathryn, this set is beautiful! Love the stones!
On Aug 31, 2009 at 12:16 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:

What beautiful beads and a wonderful design to show them to perfection! I’ve never seen the blue onyx agate either, but I would certainly love to have some…it’s lovely!
On Aug 31, 2009 at 3:25 pm #
Cecilia-Gems of Heaven says:

I’m partial to blues too and this blue onyx agate is beautiful.
On Aug 31, 2009 at 6:59 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:

Blue onyx agate is a new one for me, but I love it! Very, very pretty!!!
On Aug 31, 2009 at 10:55 pm #
Dizzy Chick Lori Z says:

Beautiful set, and I like the way you accented the pendant!
On Aug 31, 2009 at 11:50 pm #
Kathryn Lobert says:

Again, thank you all so very much for your kind words!