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Chatter
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
- on “Simply Crystal”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read »
Emerald Delight
About this design:
Emerald and pearl necklace for a dressy evening with matching earrings. I found this strand of faceted rough emerlds, and just fell in love. I knew I wanted pearls with them. I sold it at our show this weekend, to a lady who always wanted some emeralds...her birthstone.
Components:
Faceted rough emeralds, white FW pearls, czech beads (greenish-blue), silver tone clasp with swarovski crystals.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 28, 2009 at 11:59 am #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Absolutely stunning, Harriet!!!
I have a May birthday, also, and I’ve been wanting to make myself a necklace…I just might have to snitch your inspiring design! 
On Sep 28, 2009 at 12:11 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thanks, Deb. I did a little different take on this for the one I kept for myself. I tell my customers that every design is an original so no two are ever quite alike.
I will try to post a pic of my own necklace soon, so you can see it. I made it just slightly more casual in mood, because that fits my own style. Then you can choose which one you like best. 
On Sep 28, 2009 at 1:02 pm #
Sari J says:I love green! This set is wonderful.
On Sep 28, 2009 at 1:03 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Great set!!!! Very pretty
On Sep 28, 2009 at 1:04 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thank you ladies. I wish my pictures did a better job of showing the glow of the emeralds when the light hits them.
On Sep 28, 2009 at 1:36 pm #
ChickyD aka Debra says:This is absolutely beautiful! I just love rough cut stones such as these! Where did you get them, Harriet?
On Sep 28, 2009 at 2:00 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Debra, thank you.
I bought the only available strand from my LBS. I hoped they would get more, but the owner said it was a one-time deal.
On Sep 28, 2009 at 2:59 pm #
K H says:Love the color combo!!! I have some jade beads, I will have to see how they look with pearls and blue or aqua glass!!!
On Sep 28, 2009 at 3:14 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thanks KH.
Go for it! I bet the jade would be great with these colors.
On Sep 28, 2009 at 3:20 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:WOWZA this is SO pretty! And those emeralds rock!!!
On Sep 28, 2009 at 3:22 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thanks, Sali Jo.
I was so glad the lady got them for herself…she was really happy to finally have some emeralds.
On Sep 28, 2009 at 5:08 pm #
Claire F says:Love the necklace with the beautiful emeralds, since I am a May baby also.
Very stunning..
On Sep 28, 2009 at 7:17 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Oh my, emeralds! What a lucky chick you are! I have never seen emeralds like this before. My mom is an emerald baby so I’m always on the lookout for them and wowee did you ever find them and made such a sparkling piece of them..Whooopee!
cookie
On Sep 28, 2009 at 9:49 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thank you Claire and Cookie.
I have not seen emeralds like this anywhere else here locally. Sigh…
On Sep 29, 2009 at 7:39 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Beautiful! That is a very lucky lady who bought this!
On Sep 29, 2009 at 9:43 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thanks, Bubbly Chick.
I heard from a friend that the buyer is very proud of her new emeralds.
On Sep 29, 2009 at 9:48 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:This is pulchritudinous! Stunning! Exquisite! All the beautiful adjectives! The buyer is very lucky to get this one!
On Sep 29, 2009 at 10:31 am #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Oh, emeralds! I love it!:)
On Sep 29, 2009 at 10:37 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thank you Tara and Julia.
On Sep 29, 2009 at 12:13 pm #
Laura G says:Could you tell us how much did you sell the set for? It is so pretty and I can imagine kind of expensive.
On Sep 29, 2009 at 7:25 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Laura, I probably underpriced the set. I sold it for $35. I decided it was a fair mark up and would -hopefully- sell at that price. I included the earrings and sold it as a set. Sometimes I price things separately, but I wanted this to go together.
On Sep 29, 2009 at 7:50 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:As long as you are happy with the price, why should anyone complain!
On Sep 29, 2009 at 8:09 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Good point, Sandra! I know it went to a good home!
On Sep 30, 2009 at 11:33 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Harriet, this is a stunningly beautiful set! Those emeralds are fabulous and your combo of pearls and Czech crystals with them is just amazing!!! The “May Lady” got herself one gorgeous set for a terrific price!
On Oct 01, 2009 at 9:33 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thank you Lynn. I liked working with the emeralds.
On Oct 02, 2009 at 7:05 pm #
Lynn g says:How did I miss this one, it’s beautiful.
On Oct 04, 2009 at 11:39 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Thanks, Lynn G.