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Monaco Agate Butterfly
About this design:
When I saw the filigree butterfly on LB, I just had to get it. My mom loves butterflies and I knew right away I needed to make something for her. I picked the monaco agate because it goes so well with the brass. This ended up being a Christmas present for my mom.
Components:
Monaco Agate, brass findingsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Dec 30, 2009 at 9:32 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:OOOOO! This is very beautiful!! Your design is fantastic! Lucky Mom!!
I have that butterfly pendant and you’ve helped give me an idea for it!
On Dec 30, 2009 at 10:01 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:This is drop dead gorgeous. The stones in the earrings have such depth. The butterfly is perfect in this pick. I bet your mother was thrilled when she opened her present.
On Dec 30, 2009 at 10:52 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:LOL, Sweet Chick said the same thing I was going to say about having this pendant and getting a great idea from you on what to do with it!
Wendy, I love your combo of the brass and the Monaco agate! Very lovely! Your mom must have been so excited to receive this set!
On Dec 30, 2009 at 10:58 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Yep! I love getting great ideas here in the Gallery. And I bet each one of us will come up with something totally different. Don’t you think?!
I love that brass butterfly. Just had no idea what to do with it. Monaco Agate is fantastic in this piece with brass!
On Dec 30, 2009 at 11:04 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Good morning, Sweet Chick!!! I bet you’re right — we’ll each create something different, yet fabulous with our butterflies!
And yes, the Gallery is a wonderful source of ideas!!! 
On Dec 30, 2009 at 11:22 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful necklace nice christmas gift for your mom!!!!
On Dec 30, 2009 at 1:14 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:So pretty !!!! I just love butterflies !!!!!
On Dec 30, 2009 at 3:57 pm #
Brenda H says:Beautiful necklace!!! I love anything Vintaj! I used the butterfly piece on a bracelet and it was stunning.
On Dec 30, 2009 at 11:10 pm #
Cbless7 says:Wendy, I love the necklace, but then I love butterflies!! Great job!!
Love and hugs,
Cbless7(Chris)
On Dec 31, 2009 at 3:18 am #
Shani says:This is beautiful work!!! I am also a butterfly fanatic they are so pretty.
On Dec 31, 2009 at 5:25 pm #
Froggy Chick aka Wendy F says:thanks! Can’t wait to see what you chickies come up with creating with your butterflies!! My mom did love it, she was very excited and wore it Christmas day