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on “Ice Ice Druzy”:“That druzy is cool. Great piece!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Lovely design!…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool!…” read »
- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Well done! Love the focal.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“Absolutely gorgeous! You've also given me some inspiration for my teal colored wire that I bought…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Thanks! I got them at a Gem show last year.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Becky and Wanda. Fostering is very rewarding and I get to play with…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“I like your choices for the pendant. Its all very beautiful.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“I thought it was a Jasper, but wasn't quite sure. Yes they are a beautiful green.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“My bad--Brazilian rainforest JASPER. They still have the chips but these bigger pieces were a…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks everyone, and thanks Becky for letting me know. I know I got them from LB…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Dang you are good!!!
Gonna try it your way, post it later. …” read » - on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“LOvely!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Brazilian jade? I have some I got here. Love the design!!!!!
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on “Recycled Blues”:“Very fun and summery. The swirls on the end of the wires is really nice. I…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Oh how gorgeous! You've outdone yourself with the wire work on these. Beautifully done!…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“oh how pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“This is such an interesting piece. I love the colors and copper combo.…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Thank you, Lynda
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Thank you, Laud
)))I love your comments always …” read » - on “Leopard w/ Spark-le”:
“I don't think I ever commented on this one. I really like it. It may be…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Darling piece
…” read » - on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Love it!
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on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Thanks so much ladies--I always appreciate the input.…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I thought your tute was very good! Everybody's directions are a little different and I'm game…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“So very pretty. I too love the brass & blue combo. The design is so 'clean'…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“You complimented your pendant well with the bead choices. Pretty!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Very pretty! My wire wrapping never looks that good.…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Ooops, trigger finger; didn't mean to post that fast. Wanted to add (fwiw) that your chain…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Your pendant is gorgeous. I love how the stones are framed within. It reminds me of…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“I am such a fan of copper, and this design is fabulous! Just love the…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very pretty colors!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“There is a lot going on in this pendant and it's all good fun! Love it!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the simplicity of the design. It really lets the wire wrapped beach glass take the…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I'm amazed at your skill in this technique and with color! Just lovely.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Love this bright blue and brass. So unusual!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Haven't the foggiest notion what those green stones are either. But they are gorgeously combined with…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very Pretty! Your choices of stashed beads look great with the pendant.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“This is a fab piece. I love the textures and different beads and their random…” read »
The Blues
About this design:
This Tiered necklace was inspired by the colors of the sea and sky, using a gradient scale from light to dark, then back to light, with a vintage romantic feel. Sorry for the blurred pics, my friend takes better photos than me, but she wasn't around when I took these! This is another one available at www.etsy.com/shop/EternalHeartCreation
Components:
Features Bali Sterling Spacers/Accents, Bead Caps and Ornate Toggle attached to handmade chain, as well as the following beads and gemstones, strung on Argentium Sterling Wire for better ease of care: Czech Cathedral Beads, Toho/Miyuki Seed Beads in Varying Sizes/Shapes, Czech Crystals, Swarovski Crystals, Glass Chiclet Beads, Vintage Preciosa Glass Drops, Lampwork Foil Twists and Puffed Coins, Lampwork Floral Ovals, Turquoise, (Including SLEEPING BEAUTY TURQUOISE rondelles, all mined out now) Aquamarine, Goldstone, Blue Quartz, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Apatite. The necklace measures Approximately 17 inches around, not including the clasp, and each strand is graduated slightly for a tiered look.Additional Images:
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On Mar 04, 2013 at 7:42 am #
Asia says:Like the triple strand and the colors
On Mar 04, 2013 at 8:12 am #
Lois D says:Love the tiered design and all the shades of blue. Sleeping Beauty is and always will be one of my fav stones
On Mar 04, 2013 at 9:49 am #
Ann-a706 says:Very delightful, the colors are great! well made.
On Mar 04, 2013 at 5:13 pm #
Julie Shane says:Great piece! I am so crazy about cobalt blue!
On Mar 04, 2013 at 11:00 pm #
JC Hamm says:Absolutly beautiful
On Mar 05, 2013 at 9:07 am #
NY Bella says:Lovely design! Love it!
On Mar 05, 2013 at 9:46 am #
puppychick labratbecky says:Lovely!
On Mar 05, 2013 at 5:05 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely design!
On Mar 08, 2013 at 7:36 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Lovely