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on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Gorgeous!!!…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Gorgeous set - love it.…” read »
on “Banded Together”:“Very funky and cool!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Your patina work is so cool - you are very talented! I love the turquoise beads…” read »
on “carry that weight”:“Hi! Do you have some for sale? Thanks!…” read »
- on “Lovely Impression”:
“Thanks for the useful info Lisa. What is KO thread and how do you work…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Now I see it, both are nice. I like your most recent design also. …” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great job, I admire all the hard work it took.…” read »
on “A Little Vintage”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thanks Becky. No it came out as is the first time.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Love the look of this.The fringe of the sari is pretty, then the shine with the…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Susie I got both kinds...the uncarded and the regular. One is mostly one color & looks…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“I think it's clever and cool. Good job!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Looks bright and happy to me. Love the colors!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“You've really shown the beauty of the stones. Good one!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“I love the way you have the pendant accented. Very very nice.…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Beautiful. The middle looks like little berries.…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Nice!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“So pretty, Deb! I have some of the sari silk yarn(mine's not as pretty as yours!),…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks guys! I had a few days off last week, and I spent them cuddling with…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Love it!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Very cool!!!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is really sweet.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“I love it!!The teal wire is a great touch!…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“No coiled wire here. Just wrapped it around the yarn in various places.…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Is that one more of your coiled wire bead creations on there, too?
Love it…” read » - on “Ode to a Rose”:
“This is darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Perfect! Not too little, not too much!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Definitely rock-your-socks blue!
…” read » - on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Lovely necklace! I think it looks perfect! and you are a sweetie to take in fosters!…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Absolutely adorable! There is nothing I would ever touch on this design!! Did you rearrange it…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“These are so frickin' cool!!!! I really really like the flat wire you wrapped into the…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“All just groovy, baby! These put me back into flower child mode!
…” read » - on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely and elegant! You can wear it with anything!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Wanda, your comment had me in stitches!!! (they cost HOW muuch, dear? ) OMG I…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Great job! I love the kyanite and I can totally see why those pearls are your…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love this, Susie!! I do think after seeing the redo that I like the turquoise better…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I love it, Cindy! I agree with Kate!
…” read » - on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love this!! Between you and Deb and like she said, Asia, I have enough inspiration to…” read »
Black Onyx Bead Embroidery Necklace
About this design:
Beautiful Honey Tiger Eye cabochon is surrounded by bead embroidered black and bronze japanese seed and bugle beads. Each bead is individually sewn onto the stiff backing. The pendant is backed with the soft, gray colored ultra-suede.
The necklace is made up of 6mm black onyx beads that are space with bronze-colored, faceted glass crystals. It measures 20 inches in length, with the pendant length of 5 3/4 inches. This necklace hangs beautifully over either a turtleneck sweater or a lot-cut top. It is finished with a round bronze toggle clasp that compliments the design.
Components:
Honey Tiger Eye, TOHO #11 seed beads, Bronze bugle beads, Black Onyx, Bronze faceted glass crystalsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 24, 2013 at 4:58 pm #
Little Round Chick says:WOW! What a beautiful design and the bead work is incredible! I do admire jewelry artists who can do such intricate work.
On Jan 24, 2013 at 5:15 pm #
Laud says:Beautiful beadwork perfectly complemented by the straightforward design of the neck pieces. Couldn’t be better–great job!
On Jan 24, 2013 at 5:36 pm #
Kerry says:Wowee , that must have taken some time! But it is just beautiful.
On Jan 24, 2013 at 6:01 pm #
Deb Harding says:Outstanding beadwork! The whole piece is gorgeous.
On Jan 24, 2013 at 6:23 pm #
Need4Beadz says:What a stunning piece! I admire the intricate beadwork. Gorgeous design and colors.
On Jan 24, 2013 at 6:29 pm #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:Beautiful bead work, this is stunning!
On Jan 24, 2013 at 7:41 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:Ditto all of the above! Miannda, there are hardly words to describe your talent! LOVE this!
On Jan 24, 2013 at 8:45 pm #
Peggy3 says:Such detail and design. Simply beautiful
On Jan 24, 2013 at 9:00 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Stunning! Your work is amazing.
On Jan 24, 2013 at 9:50 pm #
JenniferLynn says:Absolutely gorgeous. Whoever buys this is going to look stunning!
On Jan 24, 2013 at 11:49 pm #
D Oliner says:Beautiful!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 9:23 am #
DbnRose says:Absolutely beautiful, right down to the very last bead. You are truly gifted.
On Jan 25, 2013 at 10:45 am #
Kate says:wow wonderful detailed work! Reminds me of a peacock feather cast in golden riches!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 12:04 pm #
NY Bella says:Stunning!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 4:49 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Wow! Great work!!
On Jan 25, 2013 at 6:38 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:WOW what a amazing work! You must be very patience. Great
On Jan 26, 2013 at 1:34 pm #
Sonali says:Beautiful and very original design. Love it!
On Jan 27, 2013 at 6:03 pm #
Tashinka Beading Heart says:Gorgeous!!!