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on “Coconut meets Tagua”:“Loving everything about this Terri! Great choices of Tagua to compliment your coconut chain.…” read »
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on “Fortunate mistake”:“Thank you all, I'm glad you liked the way they turned out. I think you're on to…” read »
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on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
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Roses are Red ?? Not
About this design:
The inspiration was the funky agate stones. Found them in a local beads shop - along with the pendant. I had the beads for months and couldn't find anything in my stash that looked right. Then one Thursday I got the email for Lima listing their newest beads - and I saw the Olive Fire Agate - and Knew that was just what I was looking for. THANKS LIMA - foralways keeping it fresh - and bringing us new stones.
Components:
Not real sure what kind of Agate the long green stone is/Olive Fire Agate/Champaign fasseted Quartz RondellsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 07, 2009 at 11:00 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:This is a fabulous pendant/necklace you’ve created here, Bead-itudes! I love this! You were wise to wait for just the right beads to come along…..
Wonderful clasp, too.
What is the pendant made of?
On Sep 07, 2009 at 11:19 am #
Bead-itudes says:Thanks for the compliment Lynn. The pendant us brass.
On Sep 07, 2009 at 11:52 am #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:That pendant is gorgeous, Bead-itudes, and you’ve shown it off to perfection! Definitely the right stones!!
On Sep 07, 2009 at 12:13 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Lovely necklace! Is that a Thai Tribe silver pendant?
On Sep 07, 2009 at 1:21 pm #
martham says:Oh wow is this gorgeous. I love the Olive beads.
On Sep 07, 2009 at 1:36 pm #
Valentine Chick says:WOW!
On Sep 07, 2009 at 2:00 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Thanks for the info, Bead-itudes! I wondered if it might be brass, but wasn’t sure.
On Sep 07, 2009 at 2:10 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Bellissimo!
On Sep 07, 2009 at 2:23 pm #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:Love the colours in this & that pendant is beautiful! The shape of the agate beads is my current favourite
On Sep 07, 2009 at 2:34 pm #
Reet says:Lovely necklace!!!!! And like the name of your design .
On Sep 07, 2009 at 2:47 pm #
martham says:I love the brass flower too, I didn’t realize it was brass. I’ve never seen brass pendants like that.
On Sep 07, 2009 at 4:15 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:I love that pendant!
On Sep 07, 2009 at 7:39 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Beautiful necklace and pendant.
On Sep 07, 2009 at 9:49 pm #
Lynn g says:This is so beautiful.
On Sep 08, 2009 at 7:40 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:So sorry, did not read previous posts slowly enough.
On Sep 08, 2009 at 10:25 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Lovely!
On Sep 08, 2009 at 12:35 pm #
Bead-itudes says:Thanks all for your kind comments. Once I had this made – I decided I needed to keep it for me. The pendant was actually a last minute addition. I sometimes go to my local beadshop and sit for an afternoon making jewelry. I had this necklace laid out – but thought it was missing something – while looking around her shop – I found the pendant – and knew it was just what it needed.
On Sep 11, 2009 at 11:17 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:This is really pretty! I have never seen the flower in brass. Love it!