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Fossils From A Forgotten Sea
About this design:
I used 3 sizes of Bronzite rounds (from LB), along with some Pearls and White Howlite Turquoise to bring out the soft peach-pink and browns of the Pendants.
Components:
Pink Fossil Coral, Fossil Stromatolite, Fossil Snail And Clam Jasper, Bronzite, Fresh-water Pearls, White Howlite Turquoise, Gold-plated beads & ClaspAdditional Images:
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On Jul 09, 2009 at 2:43 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Christine, Christine, Christine!!
My goodness, all the time we’ve spent with you chatting and making fresh picks, you have been hiding a tremendous talent!!!
I believe you said you’ve never tried selling your craft. If you ever decide to, you will go far my friend!
Fantastic design!! Keep it up!
On Jul 09, 2009 at 3:01 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Wow! Amazing focal pieces!! You complimented them perfectly with the stones you chose. Beautiful!
On Jul 09, 2009 at 3:21 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Christine, I’m not sure what else can be said that Mary and Ivy didn’t say! WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW This is just stunningly beautiful!
Take that bushel basket off your talent and let the whole world see it, girl!!! 
On Jul 09, 2009 at 3:28 pm #
Beadlady5 says:I love the color combinations and shapes of this fabulous set. It is unique and striking.
On Jul 09, 2009 at 3:34 pm #
Styles by M says:Nice work! I love how well you used the stones to form your center! Beautiful!
On Jul 09, 2009 at 3:48 pm #
Milli aka Big Kitty says:Incredible set!
On Jul 09, 2009 at 6:24 pm #
Shannon aka Silly Chick says:I can only echo what Chicky LE said – let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!
On Jul 09, 2009 at 6:44 pm #
Becca W says:Awesome!
On Jul 14, 2009 at 3:05 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Magnificent, Christine! You truly do have the gift! Great balance on this piece, and your pendant beads are perfectly set! I don’t know if you buy them as sets or separately, but they are fantastic!
On Jul 28, 2009 at 4:27 pm #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:Fabulous! I love the way you’ve put those pendants together ~ they look like they were made for each other!
On Aug 01, 2009 at 8:30 am #
Leigh D says:Christine – I have no clue how I overlooked this one – it is beautiful!