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About this design:
I love the warm colors in this piece.
Components:
Graduated Apple Jasper spears, Gold Raku beads, Red Creek Jasper ovals and round beads and Iris Chartreuse crystalsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 5:32 am #
Deb Harding says:Very very cool. They look like surfboards! I love them.
On Jan 22, 2013 at 7:26 am #
Asia says:Great design
On Jan 22, 2013 at 7:48 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Very nice. I like the contrast of the smooth, sculpted spears and the nuggety shape of the raku beads spaced between the spears. Also, I love the use of the iris chartreuse crystals. I have some and they seem to co-ordinate with everything!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 8:13 am #
Valley Girl says:This necklace is totally rock’n! I just love that apple jasper…gonna have to buy some.
On Jan 22, 2013 at 11:24 am #
NY Bella says:Wonderful design! Love thew colors!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 11:52 am #
gembeans says:Just lovely!!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 1:31 pm #
JenniferLynn says:Gorgeous!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 4:23 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Love this!!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 4:47 pm #
Julie Shane says:Very pretty! I have a set of 3 large drops in red creek jasper. You’ve inspred me to take them out and make something. I’m going to add touches of crystal like you did!
On Jan 22, 2013 at 6:18 pm #
Laud says:This is a real head-turner. What a great idea to use raku! In fact, all the components are wonderful together.
On Jan 22, 2013 at 6:20 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Love this design!
On Jan 23, 2013 at 12:07 am #
Peggy3 says:Very cool. The spears are great
On Jan 23, 2013 at 6:51 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Love it