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as tears go by
About this design:
This piece is a little bit of a departure for me--that is to say, it's rather on the conservative side. :-) Also, this is the first time I've incorporated CZ into a design.
A nice choice to wear to a business appointment, perhaps?
Components:
Horse eye andalusite and CZ drops both from Lima Beads. Gold freshwater pearls. Copper finish clasp.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 12:17 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:I still see a little of you in there – those CZ drops put it over the top. I really like it – Sometimes we must step out of our comfort zone. YA DID GOOD!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 12:37 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Lovely! I really like this one!!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 12:45 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:very pretty, interesting design..Septaria is one of my very favorite stones and the CS with it is really nice.
On Jan 29, 2010 at 12:58 pm #
B Stafford says:Very Rich looking! Nice!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 1:05 pm #
Linda Talbott says:This is really a beautiful statement. I really like the Septaria beads (never heard of them before), and they look fabulous with the pearls and the Czech beads. Lovely
On Jan 29, 2010 at 2:00 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Nice piece, but I don’t think it’s Septaria, I think it must be Andalusite. Am I right?
On Jan 29, 2010 at 2:20 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:This is beautiful, Susan! Love the design and the drops!
Wenche, the stones do look like LB’s Andalusite rounds to me, too.
On Jan 29, 2010 at 2:34 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Look more like Andalusite to me – lots of “x’s” in them. That, to me, is usually the indicator of andalusite. But, I’m NO expert either sooooooo
On Jan 29, 2010 at 2:37 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I always look for the “X” to indicate Andalusite, too, Linda! LOL
On Jan 29, 2010 at 2:53 pm #
doktordesigns says:Absolutely, I got confused. They sure are andalusite–thanks for setting the record straight!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 2:56 pm #
doktordesigns says:And the shape/size is 19×15 horse eye.
On Jan 29, 2010 at 3:34 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Absolutely beautiful!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 7:03 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:oh my oh my oh my……OH MY!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 7:06 pm #
Lee D says:Stunning!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 7:10 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:I love this….I LOVE Andalucia!!!!!!!!!
On Jan 29, 2010 at 8:49 pm #
The Dud says:Components:
Horse eye andalusite and CZ drops both from Lima Beads. Gold freshwater pearls. Copper finish clasp
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Actually, your description (above) was correct. It must be Friday and a full moon – everyone seems confused!
Regardless, it’s a great necklace, and I love Horse Eye Andalusite – perfect for tonight’s Wolf Moon!
On Jan 30, 2010 at 12:23 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Well, the confusing part is that Susan went back and changed her description from Septaria to Andalusite…..LOL
On Jan 30, 2010 at 2:31 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Oh Susan I love this. Yes the CZ is a little unlike you however they are a statement piece none the less. I don’t think you can deny this baby yet. It is gorgeous as usual by the way. I love the andalucite big stones.