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For the Love of Dragons
About this design:
This is my version of the dragon blood jasper. It's always been one of my favorite stones, and it does really well around the holidays. I am so in love with this set, it will be hard to let it go.
Components:
Dragon blood jasper ovals, siam Swarovski crystals, copper spacers, free pendant from LB (thanks LB!!), copper scroll link chain, wire, split rings, earwires, copper wire for bail, earwires and adjustable toggle clasp from LB.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 9:33 am #
Froggy Chick aka Wendy F says:That is beautiful! I can see why you don’t want to part with it!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 9:50 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Nice design! I have never tried the Dragon blood jasper – maybe I should?
On Nov 06, 2009 at 11:05 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:WOW; love this necklace!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 11:07 am #
ChickyD aka Debra says:Beautiful! A fav!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 11:32 am #
D D Mystic Chick says:cool! never heard of dragon blood jasper! nice design, TD!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 11:38 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Lovely necklace and earrings – the design is fabulous! I definitely see why you don’t want to part with this one!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 12:06 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Absolutely wonderful. Everything about it.
On Nov 06, 2009 at 12:43 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Beautiful set…I love the design and the beautiful colors in the stones!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 12:51 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Lovely!!!
Haven’t heard of this jasper before, but it sure is pretty in your great design. 
On Nov 06, 2009 at 3:02 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:Beautiful! Love the gemstone with the copper!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 4:42 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love your design and I also understand why you want to keep it. I just recently made a Petite Cuff with copper and Dragon Blood Jasper. It is great stuff with wonderful color.
On Nov 06, 2009 at 4:49 pm #
Nicki - Taylored Designs says:Do any of you worry about copper turning green or turning your customer green? Would love to hear feedback on that topic if anyone has any. Thanks!!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 6:06 pm #
Brenda H says:Just beautiful! Fabulous design!
On Nov 06, 2009 at 7:56 pm #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:Beautiful necklace!!! Great design. I love copper!!
On Nov 07, 2009 at 1:09 am #
Dragons Chicky says:Dragons!! Oh yes, a definite fave!!I’ll have to check out the pendant, lovely!! I use the dragon blood jasper a lot and love the colors!
On Nov 07, 2009 at 6:02 am #
Leigh D says:I love dragons blood jasper – I have some but havent done anything with them yet. This design is fantastic!!!!
On Nov 07, 2009 at 4:28 pm #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:GORGEOUS!!!!!
On Nov 07, 2009 at 5:34 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Absolutely lovely!! Wonderful pairing of gemstones and pendant!!
On Nov 11, 2009 at 11:20 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:You can seal your copper with an Acrylic spray, but I prefer for mine to age. A friend bought some of the antiqued finish copper beads, and wore them only once this summer. When she came home, her mom told her that the back of her neck looked dirty. She said the antique finish beads were the culprits, and she won’t use them any more. She is a pro who has been making and selling jewelry for years. I occasionally give my copper a quick wipe with an anti-tarnish cloth to clean it up, and so far, so good.