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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Great design and cheery colors. Great Way to repurpose…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Very pretty design. The pendant is great and of I love pearls. I love how you used…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Thanks so much everyone....I appreciate your comments!…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Clever idea that turned out really cute.…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Beautiful design, Deb!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Great partners for the pendant. I really like how the pendant & coordinating dangles hang from…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Lucky you to get such a great gift! Love the earrings!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Nancy, these earrings are wonderful! Such a clever idea!
…” read »- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Nancy, you've created another stunning cuff! Love green & copper together!
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on “Pistachio Spring”:“This delicate green necklace is perfect for Spring. Love it!
…” read »- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“Party time! Fabulous cheerful ear rings!
…” read » - on “Country Leaves”:
“Love the copper and leaves. Excellent Design!
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love your bracelets especially the leather one.
…” read » - on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Wow! Those beads are gorgeous! Love the color.
…” read » 
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas...super clever and super cute!…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Classy!
…” read » - on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super design. Great tree, too!
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on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Exquisite design as well as those gorgeous beads. You did an excellent job. I love…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic design. Love it!
…” read » - on “Bluebells”:
“Great design! Great flowers, too!
…” read » - on “Totally Teal”:
“Wow! I love all of that teal and it makes a gorgeous bracelet. Great…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Thanks for the suggestion Chelsea. I haven't done much etching so this would be a…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Thanks everybody for all the compliments. I've had this little pendant & the pearls sitting on…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“These look like so much fun!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I wanna come to YOUR house! MY patio needs CPR!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
- on “TY”:
“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Exquisite!…” read »
Peacock Bliss
About this design:
Xmas gift for my sister, she liked the one I made for myself :) I luv the many different shades of these peacock fw pearls!!
Components:
10mm freshwater black pearls, SS filigree clasp.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Dec 20, 2009 at 5:42 pm #
Nicki - Taylored Designs says:Breathtaking! Have to ask…where did you get your pearls from?
On Dec 20, 2009 at 5:47 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Beautiful! How large are these pearls? How long is it?
On Dec 20, 2009 at 6:05 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Thanks
9-10mm pearls from http://www.sand-stones.co.uk; a 16in. strand of 44 pearls for a total necklace length of 18.5in. with the clasp.
On Dec 20, 2009 at 6:56 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Wonderful!!! Do I need to say more??
On Dec 20, 2009 at 8:44 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:beautiful!
the peacock pearls are my favorites! Like you said, they are a wonderful blend of so many different shades.
On Dec 20, 2009 at 9:15 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow a beauty.
On Dec 21, 2009 at 12:36 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Johanne, what a breathtaking color of pearls! Your necklace is just lovely and the clasp is, too!
Your sister will love this!
On Dec 21, 2009 at 6:56 am #
Leigh D says:Simply beautiful! I love the look of larger pearls by themselves – their beauty needs no other adornment!
On Dec 21, 2009 at 8:17 am #
Shanti P says:Beautiful necklace – the shades in the pearls are so gorgeous. You didn’t need to do much with these beauties. Well done!
On Dec 22, 2009 at 12:16 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:GORGEOUS !!!!!!!
On Dec 22, 2009 at 12:29 am #
hlt Designs says:This is phenomenal! I love the colors and the simplicity of the design… and it’ll go with a multitude of items… Beautiful.
On Dec 22, 2009 at 12:16 pm #
Sari J says:Delicious! This is so beautiful!
On Dec 22, 2009 at 2:24 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Gorgeous!
On Dec 23, 2009 at 6:15 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Lovely pearls, great design. The pearls remind me of blueberries, delicious just like Sari said.
On Dec 23, 2009 at 6:27 pm #
Little Round Chick says:I just checked your UK site and they do have some very nice pearls. Have you ever checked Treasure Island Pearls? They have an unbelievable range of colors and sizes.
On Dec 24, 2009 at 11:54 am #
Gemme Designs says:No I haven’t Little Round Chick, but I defintely will!! Thanks for the info, I always have trouble finding bigger pearls in different colors that are not at the other end of the world
Like my Hong Kong guy, his pearls are fabulous and inexpensive, but the shipping and duty fees triple the prices, so it’s not worth it in the end!