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velvet pine
About this design:
These were designed as companion pieces, but left separate. I honestly thought I would have to charge too much as a double strand.
The two pieces were purchased together at the bazaar! along with a simple pair of earrings.
Components:
Seraphinite ovals, fwp's, czech glass rondelles, silver daisies, ss rounds, seed beadsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Dec 11, 2009 at 8:51 pm #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:Into my favs!! Love them together!!
On Dec 11, 2009 at 9:07 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow what a nice combo, a great idea to make them separate.
On Dec 11, 2009 at 9:31 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you Becky and Lynn – I was so excited when I saw how well the czech glass went with the seraphite. The czech does look like velvet in person.
Lynn – it’s funny – when I make a double strand necklace, it just sits. I kept these separate and it sold. I don’t get it. But I’m not complaining.
On Dec 11, 2009 at 10:35 pm #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:GORGEOUS!!! I’m not supprised these sold, “they must be together” Jeanne, BEAUTIFUL design!!!
On Dec 11, 2009 at 11:25 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Very nice, Jeanne.
On Dec 12, 2009 at 7:07 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you Anita and Fashion Chick!
Anita, I knew this would catch your eye.
On Dec 12, 2009 at 7:33 am #
Leigh D says:GORGEOUS – Love love love it!!!!!
On Dec 12, 2009 at 7:55 am #
Linda Talbott says:Dear Jeanne ~ lovely pieces. I have done this too…made a multi-strand necklace and leave them as 2 or 3 separate necklaces. I think the neat thing about it is that you can wear either one by itself or both together … 3 necklaces in one!
I love the Seraphinite. It’s lovely with the pearls and daisy spacers.
On Dec 12, 2009 at 1:59 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Jeanne, what a gorgeous set!!! I love the versatility of the companion strands — wonderful idea! Congrats on the sale, too! Both designs are simply gorgeous!!!
On Dec 13, 2009 at 9:38 am #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:Jeanne, I just knew this had to be your design. It is so lovely!!!! Congrats on the sale. This is definitely in my favorites. It’s a good thing I live too far away from you to go to your sales or I would want to buy everything you make! LOL
On Dec 13, 2009 at 10:11 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:I just think this is the most wonderful way to use the seraphinite that there could be. I don’t know how anyone could have resisted buying the entire set. Congrats.
On Dec 13, 2009 at 10:54 am #
K H says:Great idea to make two seperate strands!!! A double strand necklace gives you one look – albit, a great one. Two necklaces give three different looks- plus other mix-n-match options based on the new owner’s jewel box!
On Dec 13, 2009 at 11:10 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful and a great idea of two necklace my sis get me to do that for too>>>
On Dec 13, 2009 at 12:38 pm #
Valentine Chick says:Beautiful and elegant! I love them together!
On Dec 14, 2009 at 2:45 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:OH MY GOODNESS this is gorgeous!
Isn’t it great when a plan comes together like this!! Smart person for buying them together too!!!
I hope you feel proud of yourself for this one Jeanne!!