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on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
Royal Red Beauty
About this design:
This piece was inspired by Jeanne who gifted me with a beautiful African bloodstone pendant bead. (Which I used in another necklace!)
I found these 12mm rounds on ebay and when I received them, I was thrilled with the quality...they also match Jeanne's pendant perfectly!
I had the garnet rondelles in my stash and felt they made this piece look very rich and saturated in color.
I hope you don't mind my using your designs as my inspiration Jeanne!
Components:
African bloodstone 12mm rounds, Garnet rondelles, garnet rounds (4mm) white swarovski crystal pearls (6mm), pewter spacers.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 31, 2010 at 1:54 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:This is the very first piece I posted in my new etsy shop!
I loved the photo my hubby took so much!
The link for my shop is under my profile. Let me know if I am on the right track!
On Jan 31, 2010 at 2:09 pm #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Gorgeous combination! Love the garnet and white pearls with the bloodstone (also marketed as Dragon’s Blood Jasper).
On Jan 31, 2010 at 2:26 pm #
Dora H says:WOWEEEEE…gorgeous !!!!! LOVE it
On Jan 31, 2010 at 2:40 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:BEAUTIFUL!!!
On Jan 31, 2010 at 3:26 pm #
CAS says:Woooooooooo!!! Gorgeous Debbi!!! I still haven’t had the right inspiration for my Bloodstone from Jeanne … (insert mild creative envy here) … and now you’ve been wonderfully inspried twice!! Love it Chicky!!!
On Jan 31, 2010 at 3:41 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:Gorgeous, I have never seen African Bloodstone it is wonderful as is the necklace you made.
On Jan 31, 2010 at 5:27 pm #
Lynn g says:Very nice color combo, and design.
On Jan 31, 2010 at 5:31 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Fave!! This is fntastic, I LOVE, love, love it!!
On Jan 31, 2010 at 6:10 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:Wow! Thank you ALL for your kind comments!
Runs with Sibes, I didn’t know this was also called Dragon’s Blood Jasper, thank you for letting me know!
Christine, thank you, you are such a sweetie! Once Bob takes a pic of the 2nd necklace (the one with the stunning pendant!), I’ll post that also. I like that necklace too….I didn’t sell either necklace at the home shows, so into the Etsy shop they go!
On Jan 31, 2010 at 6:13 pm #
Linda Talbott says:This is gorgeous. I really like the way you harmonized the different beads in the overall composition. A feast for the eyes! Into my faves!
On Jan 31, 2010 at 6:23 pm #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:Thank you so much, Linda!
On Feb 04, 2010 at 1:04 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a gorgeous necklace and earrings set, Debbi! The colors and design are wonderful!
I’ll be sure to check out your Etsy shop. Wishing you the best of luck there!!!
On Feb 07, 2010 at 10:18 am #
Debbi aka Sparkle Chick says:Thank you, Lynn! For the compliments on this set and for the good wishes for my Etsy shop!