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on “Close to my Heart”:“I see a family heirloom. What a personal, beautiful expression of motherhood.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Mistakes often lead to new and fantastic discoveries. Just look at how goldstone was invented. Hope…” read »
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“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
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“Me TOOOO!!!! What a cool outcome for a potential disaster!! You need to tell…” read »
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- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
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“Great piece, Coral, loving the asymmetry
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“Fun earrings
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on “Nesting Instinct”:“Beautiful!!!…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely design, Coral!! Are those blue dyed zebras?…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“FAB-YOO-LOUS!!!!! WOW! Fantastic nestwork and SUCH a cute idea!!!! How are the kids?? Baby…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Fabulous design for your mother necklace!…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Beautiful wire work in this, and that nest is so cute. I'm sure she will love…” read »
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“Beautiful necklace Coral!…” read »
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on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Very pretty...perfect pairing of colors and materials!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely Coral! Like the asymmetrical look, the colors you chose and the brass compliments it perfectly.…” read »
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diamond girl
About this design:
I put this piece together from some inexpensive components, but it has a nice, dressy look to it, I think. :)
I think I may give this one to my Mom -- she has a birthday coming up and I just booked a flight to surprise her with a visit. It would suit her silver, close-cropped hair and the bright reds she favors in summertime. :)
Components:
Carved "cinnabar" diamonds, onyx cubes, stardust finish spacers.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 10:48 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:I like this. I hope your mother doesn’t do computers and Lima Beads or she may know you are coming, Uh Oh
On Mar 12, 2010 at 11:13 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:This looks real good Susan!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 11:25 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Stunning and very, very classy and elegant. I bet your mom will LOVE this!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 11:30 am #
Lee D says:Oh! I’d like to see a picture of this on your Mom (hint, hint
). I’m sure it will look great and she will love it.
On Mar 12, 2010 at 11:40 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:I LOVE this one!! Classy and so perfect put together!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 12:18 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Another beautiful necklace. Your mom is a very lucky lady.
On Mar 12, 2010 at 12:33 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:OOOOOo, I really like this one. I think it would be stunning on your mom. I think that color hair is the most beautiful that we could have. Tell her happy birthday for me!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 1:01 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Fave ! Happy birthday to your mom! I love this one it is rocky, I would use it with white t-shirt and black jeans, just what I see infront of me now, this one could be worn with suuper fancy clothes!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 1:11 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oh, have a wonderful visit w/ mom. I am sure she would love this, it is beautiful!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 3:26 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Susan, this will look fabulous on your mom — I remember her photo from an earlier posting of yours! What a wonderful birthday surprise — you arriving with jewelry for her!!!
This is beautiful! I love your take on the classic black/white combo by using the silver stardust spacers!
Happy Birthday wishes to your mom, Susan!
On Mar 12, 2010 at 5:20 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Just stunning,I love your designs!
On Mar 13, 2010 at 8:48 am #
doktordesigns says:Thanks everyone, for your compliments, and especially for the birthday wishes. I will pass them along to my mom, who will no doubt get a kick out of the fact that she was the subject of a conversation on the internet.
I was especially intrigued by Ms Dear Crazy’s comment, because she saw a whole different side to this piece than I did. Thanks for the fresh perspective!
On Mar 13, 2010 at 8:54 am #
Crazy Chick Frida says:You welcome, I adore the necklace!!! It’s great!!! You rock dear dr design!
On Mar 13, 2010 at 9:07 am #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Gorgeous Susan! Your Mom is going to love it!! Birthday wishes to her…I’m with Frida “You Rock:!!