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Antique Brass Moonface, Dragonfly, and Beaded Hanging Earrings
About this design:
These are definitely a whimsical pair of earrings. A Moonface antique brass charm dangles along with an antique dragonfly charm, gold Swarovski crystal pearls, and topaz and olive faceted fire polished Czech beads. The dangles are actually 1 1/4 inches from the ear wires.
Components:
Swarovski crystal pearls, faceted fire polished Czech beads,antique brass charms and componentsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 7:22 pm #
Leigh D says:These are wonderful – I love your combo of the charms!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 7:37 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:These are absolutely adorable! I love making layered earrings, don’t you? Love the crystals with these – they add a great touch!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 7:54 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I’m with Sue — I love layered earrings!!! These are a fabulous design, Margo! Just lovely!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 8:32 pm #
Valentine Chick says:So very cute!!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 8:36 pm #
Little Round Chick says:The first thing that comes to mind is WOW! Very unique and fun design.
On Sep 24, 2009 at 10:08 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Great earrings!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 10:42 pm #
Beadlady5 says:I have short hair and am 5’9″ tall–so, I absolutely love hanging earrings–will wear no other type–
thanks for your kind words!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 11:25 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I have short hair (see photo!) and am 5’5″ and love hanging, dangly earrings, too!!! You can’t see them very well in this photo, but I have on a pair that fits that description. My almost-4-yr-old granddaughter calls all my earrings my “Danglies”! LOL
On Sep 25, 2009 at 1:24 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Favorite!!
On Sep 25, 2009 at 2:09 pm #
Brenda H says:Love the earrings. Have a passion for Vintaj.
On Sep 25, 2009 at 2:18 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Oh yes, perfect!
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On Sep 25, 2009 at 5:05 pm #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:I really like these! The colours look great together & the brass finishes them off perfectly. I love those dragonflies
On Sep 25, 2009 at 7:26 pm #
Beadlady5 says:Thanks for your kinds words–they are quite nice!
On Sep 25, 2009 at 9:21 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Absolutely darling!
On Sep 26, 2009 at 8:16 am #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Love “danglies”, and especially love these! The bead colors are perfect with the brass, and I love the way you have put everything together!
On Sep 29, 2009 at 9:49 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Really pretty, fun “danglies”!!!
On Oct 16, 2009 at 2:18 am #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:Love this design!
On Dec 15, 2009 at 12:21 pm #
Lady of Beads says:I would love to wear these. I long to wear anything other than gold and sterling, but my ears won’t let me. Very nice!