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Emerald Green Malachite Bib Necklace and Earring Set

by Miannda on 03/15/13

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About this design:

It all started when krystonejewelry (http://www.krystonejewelry.com/) mentioned that she buys cabochons on ebay. I don't know why it never occurred to me to look on ebay, but I went and looked and bought a pound of malachite cabs (that is 39 pieces!) very cheap. Now I am going to make a lot of green stuff and emerald green is the color of the year.

The shape of the necklace was inspired by the Russian Kokoshnik headdress (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokoshnik). All the seed beads are from limabeads.

Components:

Malachite, TOHO seed beads, brass findings and components

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Mar 15, 2013 at 2:21 pm #
Sarajo W says:

Wow! That is simply amazing!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 2:28 pm #
Lois D says:

Miannda, I love your artisty. This piece is absolutely stunning, as are all of your pieces. This necklace ‘reads’ like an intriguing novel – each detailed point of beadwork captures my eyes like words on a page, bringing me to the next chapter, and the next!
I adore the salamander and wonder what he has to ‘tell’ – your use of the malachite chips compliment the cabs (what a wonderful deal you got on ebay!)
The colors are so beautiful, the purples, the gold in the pearls, oh my goodness, this is just gorgeous!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 3:00 pm #
Crazy Beader says:

This is totally amazing – - and I wonder how long it took to create ? It is beautiful in every respect and I admire your patience in making it !
On Mar 15, 2013 at 3:39 pm #
NY Bella says:

Your artistry is amazing!! Beautifully done!!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 3:42 pm #
JenniferLynn says:

Absolutely gorgeous. Ditto on all the above comments.
On Mar 15, 2013 at 3:50 pm #
rootware says:

I have to admire someone who can spend so much time doing intricate and beautiful work like this. I am far to ADHD…. Just gorgeous!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 4:32 pm #
Deb Harding says:

Incredible!!! I think this is the best of your work that I’ve seen. The colors are gorgeous together. Your workmanship, as always, is spectacular.
On Mar 15, 2013 at 4:33 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:

Saw a tiny corner of this come up on my screen and knew immediately that Miannda was working her magic again! You have incredible talent and patience! And of course, that malachite is to die for!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 5:25 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:

OMG. This is marvelous! Malachite is so gorgeous, your artistry & skills are amazing, and the lizard is a fantastic accent! (can you tell I like this?)
On Mar 15, 2013 at 5:36 pm #
Need4Beadz says:

This is simply exquisite. I dont think I have ever seen such stunning artistry before on LB. The design is outstanding! I too am wondering how long it took to make.
On Mar 15, 2013 at 6:12 pm #
JC Hamm says:

Simply outstanding!!!! You amaze me, your so talented.Wow,wow,wow!!!!!!!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 7:41 pm #
Blooming Ideas says:

Outstanding!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 8:07 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:

Gorgeous, stunning piece, darling ))
On Mar 15, 2013 at 8:34 pm #
Peggy3 says:

A masterpiece
Beautiful
On Mar 15, 2013 at 8:51 pm #
Fresh Baked says:

Like a fine art painting in beadwork!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 9:01 pm #
foxhill designs vt says:

Stunningly beautiful!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 10:37 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:

Wow, I am in total awe of your talent!!! Stunning
On Mar 15, 2013 at 11:10 pm #
Karokat says:

Wow – Spectacular!
On Mar 15, 2013 at 11:37 pm #
OK Jacki says:

Stunning, exquisite, breathtaking…..there are not enough adjectives. Gorgeous piece of art!!
On Mar 16, 2013 at 1:09 am #
Peggy3 says:

I just saw a similar piece on etsy for $268.

Yours knock that one of out the park!
On Mar 16, 2013 at 1:38 am #
Laud says:

Magnificent–a tour de force–and such beautiful colors!
On Mar 16, 2013 at 2:02 am #
DbnRose says:

Breathtakingly beautiful. Such patience and amazing talent.
On Mar 16, 2013 at 12:09 pm #
Miannda says:

Thank you all for all the kind words, they mean a lot to me!

It took me a long time to finish but only bc I was busy with work, kids and home. If I sum up all the hours it will probably be about three days.
On Mar 16, 2013 at 3:21 pm #
Brenda H says:

Totally stunning!!! Our talent and beadwork is absolutely amazing!
On Mar 16, 2013 at 3:26 pm #
Brenda H says:

Not OUR talent, but should read “YOUR” talent.
On Mar 16, 2013 at 6:09 pm #
beadinggma says:

Exquisite design…
On Mar 17, 2013 at 12:26 am #
SquirrelGirl says:

Oh my, you’ve outdone yourself this time! WOW!
On Mar 17, 2013 at 7:10 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:

This is fabulous work
On Mar 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm #
Asia says:

Gorgeous, I know the headdresses, what a great inspiration, Miannda
On Mar 17, 2013 at 8:33 pm #
Sonali says:

Truely amazing and inspiring!
On Mar 18, 2013 at 12:47 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

What can I say that hasn’t already been said? This is a priceless piece of jewelry of that there can be no doubt. I really admire your skill and creativity.
On Mar 18, 2013 at 3:14 pm #
Anna C WonderChick says:

Awesome in so many ways!
Very beautiful design and workmanship.
On Mar 19, 2013 at 11:58 pm #
Bunny says:

Oh love the lizard worked into the design Miannda! Fabulous piece once again from your talented hands.
On Mar 21, 2013 at 1:41 pm #
Gemme Designs says:

Incredibly fabulous!! Malachite is an amazing stone and you enhanced it even more, I didn’t think it was possible
On Mar 22, 2013 at 7:02 pm #
doktordesigns says:

Wow! How cool is this! I am very curious about your technique. Are the beads strung then glued in place?
On Mar 24, 2013 at 8:05 pm #
Miannda says:

@doktordesign Thank you! The bigger stones are glued and each seed bead is hand-stitched to the backing one by one.
On Mar 28, 2013 at 2:14 pm #
Jbeadz says:

Amazing work!

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