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A Very Symmetrical Design

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About this design:

I had this marvelous idea... It bombed. Had another idea... it didn't work either. So there I was with 2 copper circle pieces in search of a new design.
I finally came up with another idea and it worked!

I had the gorgeous Czech beads and I wanted to combine them with the fabulous copper chain from LB. The necklace worked out fairly well but the ear rings? What a pain in the wazoo! Ear rings, simple ear rings, and they didn't want to be put together. I fussed with them made a couple of false starts and finally got somethings acceptable. I probably should have shelved them and saved my self a lot of frustration.

But the Czech beads are sooooo fabulous.....

Components:

copper wire, copper chain, Czech fire polished beads, tiny crystal beads and seed beads

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:13 pm #
Asia says:

You are right they are fantastic, so is the design
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:16 pm #
Julie Shane says:

I like the little earrrings. They have character! The necklace is just as FAB as your other pieces. I like a symmetrical piece for a change! I also like how you alternate the pieces within the circles.
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:18 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

Thanks Asia.
When I went back to buy the extra beads only 3 strings were left. I thought about buying all three but decided to leave one string for some other lucky beader.
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:22 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

Thanks Julie. Ear rings with character…. OK I can accept that but they may get taken apart so I can start out fresh.
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:26 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:

Fabulous design!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:28 pm #
Deb Harding says:

This one is definitely my favorite. I love how the Czech beads are encircled…love the Czech beads!!
On Feb 14, 2013 at 9:28 pm #
JC Hamm says:

I love your design and the color of those czech beads are truly beautiful.
On Feb 14, 2013 at 10:17 pm #
beadinggma says:

Beautiful design. Czech beads are the best!
On Feb 15, 2013 at 1:49 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:

One thing you could do to the earrings without gutting them is to slide one bead onto the fishhook in place of the little coil. I think they are fabulous as is, but I have done that trick on some of mine and it can really help sometimes. The necklace is superb!! DOn’t you dare touch that! !!!!
On Feb 15, 2013 at 9:06 am #
NY Bella says:

Great design!
On Feb 15, 2013 at 10:45 am #
Gemme Designs says:

Very nice design, I don’t know what your other ideas where but whatever it took to get to this was worth it! Luv the colors and the harmony of it all!!
On Feb 15, 2013 at 11:42 am #
Little Round Chick says:

Thanks everyone. This is a great way to start the day.
On Feb 15, 2013 at 10:12 pm #
Fresh Baked says:

Absolutely gorgeous Czech beads and your necklace showcases them so well. Glad you persevered with the earrings too. Beauties!
On Feb 16, 2013 at 11:18 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:

I love your mistakes!!!
favorite colors!
On Feb 16, 2013 at 6:46 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

Gorgous design Love the earings too!
On Feb 17, 2013 at 12:21 pm #
KatsAllThat says:

WOW…LOVE!!!!!!!