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Iolite Dream
About this design:
Lately, I have been feeling creative. Here is the result of this :-) Hope you like it!
Components:
Iolite, Labradorite, glass pearlsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Nov 26, 2009 at 3:34 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is pretty too Sarah, you have been busy !!!! Isn’t it nice when our creative juices flow so freely?
On Nov 26, 2009 at 3:37 pm #
K H says:This would be perfect to wear with a little black dress for the theater or a dinner party!
On Nov 26, 2009 at 4:19 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:This is pretty Sarah.
On Nov 26, 2009 at 6:26 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:oooh, i love iolite. This is very pretty!
On Nov 26, 2009 at 8:03 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:The iolite and the labradorite goes so well together! Very pretty!
On Nov 26, 2009 at 8:27 pm #
Happy Chick aka Harriet says:Ditto to Sandra!!! Love it!
On Nov 26, 2009 at 9:41 pm #
Lynn g says:Very nice, I love Labradorite too.
On Nov 27, 2009 at 1:14 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Thanks a lot
I was really surprised with the iolite. When I received the strand of beads, I immediately fell in love 
I will order some again, have another design in mind.
On Nov 27, 2009 at 10:13 am #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:Love the iolite!!! Very COOL necklace!!
On Nov 27, 2009 at 11:32 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Thanks again Anita
On Nov 27, 2009 at 2:21 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a great combo, Sarah!
On Nov 27, 2009 at 4:42 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Muchos Gracias Lynn!
On Nov 28, 2009 at 3:36 pm #
Leigh D says:Beautiful – love the iolite and labradorite together!!
On Nov 29, 2009 at 10:38 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Thanks again Leigh!