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on “Just a Bit Worn”:“Like how you used your misc. bits and the rebar wire! Turned out great.
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on “Southwestern Summer”:“The focal really grabbed my attention. I just love rough nuggets. All the colors work so…” read »
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“Just fabulous!! Great bracelet!!…” read »
on “Cool Summer Necklace”:“Ohhh, I love the bohemian-ish look!…” read »
on “Pearl diving”:“Fabulous! Love your design!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Asia, this is a great piece! Love the organic feel it has! Congrats!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Me too. I'd like to be a fly on the wall when you and others…” read »
on “The Mad Dash Pair”:“So cool! I'd be wearing these all summer long!…” read »
- on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
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- on “Rustic Agate”:
“It's beautiful, Asia. I'd wear it in a heartbeat!…” read »
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“I agree with Nancy.....I'd sneak in and "borrow" this too! LOL Gorgeous design, and…” read »
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“Gorgeous set you have made here. Just lovely!…” read »
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- on “Pearl diving”:
“Awesome display you have put on, of an asymmetrical design. Lovely!…” read »
- on “Rustic Agate”:
“Just gorgeous Asia! Are the rest of the beads from your stash? Or did you order…” read »
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pink cadillac
About this design:
I like the way the components of this piece contrast on the one hand (i.e. the warmth of the copper teardrops versus the black-icy hematite) and unify on the other (i.e. the rose quartz and copper in color, and the two faceted round stones in shape and texture.)
I may have a hard time parting with this one. :)
Components:
Faceted hematite from LB, copper ovals, faceted rose quartz, copper clasp.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 11, 2010 at 5:04 pm #
Valley Girl says:I think its lovely… love the copper and black combo.. A total fav!
On Mar 11, 2010 at 5:27 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Ohhhh – another nice one from you!!
On Mar 11, 2010 at 5:29 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Very nice !!!!
On Mar 11, 2010 at 5:32 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:I haven’t been on here much lately. Love this!! It is beautiful as usual another classy piece.
On Mar 11, 2010 at 5:52 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Love it I would keep this one!!! Beautiful beads.
On Mar 11, 2010 at 6:01 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Pretty´!!!
On Mar 11, 2010 at 6:26 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Gorgeous contrast here. I simply adore those copper beads. Killer!
On Mar 11, 2010 at 6:35 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I say, KEEP IT!!!!!!
You are so right about it contrasting and unifying all at the same time! Perfection!!
On Mar 11, 2010 at 7:20 pm #
Copper Penny says:I can see why you would have a hard time parting with this one. It is beautiful, very bold.
On Mar 11, 2010 at 10:18 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:WAY cool!! Such a great combo!
On Mar 11, 2010 at 10:43 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:I would definetly keep it, just gorgeous…I really like your designs, you are very talented. Into my faves it goes…
On Mar 11, 2010 at 11:10 pm #
Cecilia-Gems of Heaven says:Susan – quite honestly, I probably would not have thought to use rose quartz in this piece but looked at what I would have missed out on? It all goes together so beautifully. Another hit from you. Into my faves as well. That’s one of the things I love about this LB site, it allows us to see the creativity of fellow bead lovers and think outside the box. Keep em coming …:-)
On Mar 12, 2010 at 12:58 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:this is so beautiful!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 6:51 am #
doktordesigns says:Thanks everyone. The encouragement and support here is so incredible!
Cecilia, the rose quartz stones I used were kind of unusual–the had a deeper, dusky tone than most of the more pastel stones I’ve encountered. I think that’s why I was inspired to use them in this combination.
On Mar 12, 2010 at 6:53 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:What a fabulous combo, Susan! I love your design and vote that you keep this one for yourself!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 10:06 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is beautiful, Susan… I agree with Lynn, you have so many beautiful things for sale…. Keep this one for yourself… you deserve it !!!!!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 11:26 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Susan, in your description you already described exactly why this is fabulous! Nothing more to say! This is a fave
On Mar 12, 2010 at 6:28 pm #
Leigh D says:Fabulous color combo. I never would have put these stones together on my own – WOW. You are encouraging me to think outside the box!