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Lampwork, Crystal, and Sterling Silver Bracelet
About this design:
A 15x 28mm gorgeous violet raku lampwork bead is the lovely centerpiece of this quite striking bracelet. This gorgeous bead sits between 2 violet crystals and 2 very unusual Bali sterling silver filigree beads. All this is accented by sterling silver beads and more violet crystals. A simple Bali toggle finishes the look of this gorgeous bracelet which is just about 7 inches long.
Components:
lampwork focal bead, Swarovski crystals, sterling silver smooth round beads, Bali sterling silver beads and claspAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 7:35 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:This is GORGEOUS, Margo! That lampwork bead is fantabulous, and you’ve really showcased it here! Love it!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 7:44 pm #
Leigh D says:Oh My Gosh – The lampwork bead is amazing – so many gorgeous colors and you accented it beautifully.
On Sep 24, 2009 at 7:59 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a stunning focal bead and beautiful bracelet design to accent it, Margo!!! Love this!!!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 9:11 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:This is a stunning focal bead! Simply Beautiful!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 10:04 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:What a totally exquisite focal bead, Margo. You’ve created a lovely setting for it!
On Sep 24, 2009 at 10:17 pm #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:The focal bead is beautiful! Very pretty bracelet! I love the violet color, reminds me of tanzanite.
On Sep 24, 2009 at 10:39 pm #
Beadlady5 says:thanks guys–I wish I could make that bead–but, dh won’t allow me to wield a torch around him–hmmm, wonder why LOL
Btw, Lyn–how did it go with getting lampwork beads?
On Sep 24, 2009 at 11:19 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Beautiful bracelet! The lampwork bead is awesome.
On Sep 24, 2009 at 11:28 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Margo, I’ve found several lovely ones at the sites you recommended. Thank you so much!!! I told all the ladies I bought from that you recommended them, too, and they seemed very pleased to hear that.
On Sep 25, 2009 at 7:39 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Which sites are those, Margo and Lynn?
On Sep 25, 2009 at 11:52 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:WOW !!!!!!! LOVE THIS BRACELET !!!!!!!
Gorgeous focal bead and it all goes together so well.
And oh , I love the color too !!! LOL !!!
Just perfect !
On Sep 25, 2009 at 12:11 pm #
Chicky ChaCha says:This is so beautiful. I love it and would wear it in an instant! So feminine. Would you mind sharing where you got such a gorgeous focal bead? You did an awesome job on this bracelet!!!
On Sep 25, 2009 at 12:25 pm #
lizbeads says:I agree – this is gorgeous! My favorite colors! Where did you find such a great focal bead?
On Sep 25, 2009 at 12:49 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:A wonderful lampwork bead, and you have made a great bracelet!
On Sep 26, 2009 at 8:09 am #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:This bracelet is simply stunning! Count me in as one of the inquiring minds that would like to know where you got that gorgeous focal!
On Sep 28, 2009 at 11:23 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Ditto to Grammy Chick!!!
On Mar 30, 2010 at 3:11 am #
althena says:I love the look of this… I’d never have thought to do something like that but it’s amazing!