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something Blue
About this design:
Ok, so I am not sure about this one. Decided to do something different and tried using some seed beads. Not sure if I am happy with the result, as I like everything to be neat and tidy and I don't think this is! Anyway, here it is...
Components:
Blue Celtic swirl pendent silver plated jump rings Chinese Turquoise nuggets Teal assorted seed beads Silver lobster clasp 24 gauge wireAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 5:18 pm #
rootware says:I like the fact that they aren’t ‘neat and tidy’. That is what manufactured jewelry is and I think that we shouldn’t aspire for absolute perfection. It is the very imperfections that make them more valuable in my opinion! The colors are great and the seed bead wraps add great texture. The center is asymmetric and offbeat, so what you did works perfectly. I like!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 5:52 pm #
Peggy3 says:I agree w Rootware. It is eye catching. I would wear it in a heartbeat
On Jan 30, 2013 at 6:14 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Ditto what the other chicks wrote. I’m a huuuuge fan of aqua blue,and this design rings my chimes. You’ve done some serious wrapping there..nice work!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 7:07 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:I think the pendant is not perfect so your seed beads shouldn’t be either.
I LOVE this!!!!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 8:50 pm #
Fresh Baked says:This piece has texture and interest to the max. Lots to love here, especially the pendant!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 9:08 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:Love this design!
On Jan 30, 2013 at 9:18 pm #
JC Hamm says:I totally agree with the other ladies, I think this is a great design, and I love that it’s not perfect or super neat. You’ve done an awesome job. I too would wear it ALOT!!!! ……:)
On Jan 30, 2013 at 9:37 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Ditto Ditto to what everyone has said…beautiful!
On Jan 31, 2013 at 7:20 am #
Kerry says:Thanks everyone.well I suppose I might put it up for sale on my Etsy store then! Will let you know how that goes
On Jan 31, 2013 at 12:13 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Great design, good color , interesting mix of textures, fantastic pendant. I like! Neat and Tidy are way over rated.
On Jan 31, 2013 at 12:34 pm #
Rocky D says:Stunning! love the turqoise and silver combo!
On Jan 31, 2013 at 5:29 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Jan 31, 2013 at 7:21 pm #
Julie Shane says:Wonderful! I like the uneven rows of seedbeads. It adds so much interest and detail.
On Jan 31, 2013 at 8:07 pm #
NY Bella says:Great design! Very pretty!
On Feb 01, 2013 at 2:23 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:I think it’s cool as it’s
On Feb 06, 2013 at 7:14 pm #
Old Beaded Lady says:This is a very uniquely designed piece of jewelry.
This is something that you would find at a trendy boutique in Scottsdale, Sedona, or Tubac Arizona.
I love it as it has such a contemporary flair to it. Between the silver and the blueish greens…very nice indeed.
On Feb 09, 2013 at 5:22 am #
Meredith B says:Kerry that is stunning. Just love it. Neat and tidy = uninteresting!!!!!!!!!