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Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »

N Taylor on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
Marysu B on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
Elis Mom on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
Deb Harding on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
Deb Harding on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
Deb Harding on “Bluebells”:“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
Deb Harding on “first”:“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
Michelle on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
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Michelle on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
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Need4Beadz on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »

franny on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
JC Hamm on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
JC Hamm on “Grampa's old tree”:“Gorgeous!!…” read »
Janet B on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
N Taylor on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
N Taylor on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
SquirrelGirl on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
Medieval Momma on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
T eudy on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“very pretty !…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Love them all!!…” read »
KSD on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
Kate on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
KSD on “Cultus Lake Market”:“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
KSD on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design!…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Grampa's old tree”:“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
KSD on “Country Leaves”:“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
Need4Beadz on “Country Leaves”:“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
KSD on “A Green Cuff”:“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Bluebells”:“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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About this design:
I nether expected grey porcelain beads to go so nicely with pearl beads.
Components:
Porcelain beads, Japanese pearl, metal findings.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On May 25, 2013 at 12:50 pm
YOU say:


On Nov 09, 2009 at 2:24 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:This is beautiful, Reet! I love those porcelain beads!
On Nov 09, 2009 at 2:44 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love the porcelain beads, Reet. Excellent combination.
On Nov 09, 2009 at 3:48 pm #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:Very ELEGANT!!! Love it.
On Nov 09, 2009 at 4:41 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is soooooo gorgeous!!!! I would love to touch it and those porcelain beads looks so great! BTW, how big are they?
On Nov 09, 2009 at 5:50 pm #
Reet says:Thank you, thank you everyone. The porcelain beads are 25mm. I bought them on eBay.
On Nov 09, 2009 at 6:53 pm #
Little Round Chick says:25mm beads? That’s one inch! Talk about big and bold, this one certainly qualifies.
On Nov 10, 2009 at 12:55 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a beautiful combo of color and texture, Reet!
On Nov 10, 2009 at 1:59 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Great design, Reet! Very nice mix of textures here!
On Nov 10, 2009 at 3:14 am #
AndreaHusband says:I love this necklace, the porcelain beads are wonderful
On Nov 10, 2009 at 9:17 am #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Gorgeous piece!
On Nov 10, 2009 at 10:52 am #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:This is very pretty! Wow what great porcelain beads and you paired them with the other pieces just right!
On Nov 10, 2009 at 8:16 pm #
Shanti P says:Wow! I though these were Lava Rock before I took a closer look. Very lovely!
On Nov 11, 2009 at 10:14 am #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Really pretty!!! and very bold!!!
On Nov 11, 2009 at 12:19 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Wow, you’re right, what an unexpected masterpiece!
FAVE!
On Nov 11, 2009 at 12:26 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Great combo!
On Nov 11, 2009 at 5:27 pm #
Lynn in Oz says:I love this!!
I also LOVE porcelain/ceramic beads
On Nov 11, 2009 at 9:55 pm #
Valentine Chick says:Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!!
On Nov 12, 2009 at 1:05 am #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:Nice mix!!!
On Nov 23, 2009 at 8:09 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Lovely, vintage!!
On Dec 06, 2009 at 4:50 pm #
L Schatz says:WOW! What a unique combination. They look beautiful together.