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Not Yertle the Turtle
About this design:
I love Chrysoprase. It's such a lovely color, perfect for Spring!
Components:
Chrysoprase (nuggets and rondelles); Smokey Quartz; SS spacers; Pewter turtle pendant; Pewter claspAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 12:08 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Oh my gosh..I LOVE those stones!!!!! How beachy is this piece? The turle is adorable.
I’d wear this in a flash!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 12:11 pm #
NY Bella says:Thanks, Nancy!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 12:53 pm #
Crazy Beader says:share your love of these stones – - and the turtle is just too cute ! Fun design, Maria,
On Jan 29, 2013 at 12:59 pm #
Deb Harding says:Wow…those stones are just fab….the little turle looks right at home. He’s cute!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 3:33 pm #
Laud says:Everybody’s already said it–the stones are gorgeous; the focal’s perfect. I agree!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 7:37 pm #
NY Bella says:Thanks, everyone!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 8:02 pm #
Elis Mom says:Nice!
On Jan 29, 2013 at 9:20 pm #
gembeans says:I’m following Yertle to his turtle hole!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 3:09 am #
Terri O says:Love the color of the stones and love the turtle
On Jan 30, 2013 at 8:23 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Love the stones!!! and the design!!!!!!
I have a rougher version of chrysoprase I haven’t come up with a use for yet. Thanks sooo much for some inspiration!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 12:07 pm #
NY Bella says:Thanks you!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 12:34 pm #
Peggy3 says:Awesome color . And the turtle rocks
On Jan 30, 2013 at 4:37 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Maria this is great
The turtle is so cute surounded by the gorgeous chrysoprase!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 7:13 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Green… silver…. a turtle… I am in love!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 11:31 pm #
NY Bella says:Thanks, Peggy, Frida and Eeka Mouse!
On Feb 03, 2013 at 8:40 pm #
Laud says:I thought chrysoprase was light green, but this is a real pretty turquoise. The turtle is just perfect with those lovely stones.