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on “Bluebells”:“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
- on “first”:
“Its not just you. This has happened to me twice. There was an upload problem...it took…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
…” read »- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Thank you all ~ glad you like them !
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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Beautiful work
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on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Great job!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“These are as beautiful and delicate as your inspiration. Lovely work!…” read »
- on “Connected to the Trees”:
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Mother Earth Gaya
About this design:
I named it Mother Earth Gaya because the round blue Lapis reminded me of our beautiful planet earth. Lapis is one of my favorite stones, I love this necklace and I do wear it a lot
Components:
Lapis and sterling silverAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:01 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:I can see why you wear it so often, it is beautiful!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:02 pm #
Judith Ann Boyer says:Love! This is stunning, I love the lapis!! Great job
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:09 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thank you Karen and Judy
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:27 pm #
MermaidSoulGirlTracey says:Oh love this!
I would wear it to death too.
Beautiful
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:27 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Beautiful – love the use of the cone for the pendant – great idea!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:33 pm #
Orchid Betty says:thank you Tracey and Linda
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:40 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Beautiful, love how you designed it with the chain! This a fav!!!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 12:41 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Oh, I love Lapis too, and this is stunning, no wonder you wear it alot, I would too…. Mother Earth would be proud !!!!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 1:16 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Fabulous!!!!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 2:03 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Betty, your simple and lovely design is perfect to showcase the focal bead of beautiful Lapis! I love your asymmetric design with using chain as a part of it, too!
On Apr 08, 2010 at 2:10 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Beth, Violet, Alice and Lynn Eileen for your lovely comments.
On Apr 08, 2010 at 2:51 pm #
sunny chick says:Wow! This is stunning. I love it.
On Apr 08, 2010 at 5:11 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:This is VERY pretty … nice design!! SLS
On Apr 09, 2010 at 1:45 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Mmm, pretty! Nicely balanced, well done!
On Apr 09, 2010 at 2:20 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks to all of you
On Apr 10, 2010 at 12:12 am #
Joyce M says:Beautiful necklace. I’d wear this one a lot too!
On Apr 10, 2010 at 1:18 am #
Orchid Betty says:thanks Joyce