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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 »
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“Very pretty!…” read »
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- 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 »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“LOVELY!…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“LOvely !…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“These are adorable!…” read »
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icy blue heart
About this design:
My husband and son both hated this choker--and frankly I'm not sure about it myself. It's very bold and perhaps not terribly graceful?
But I wore it once and it attracted some attention. So perhaps someone would wear it?
So what do you think...should I take it apart and save the aquamarine for a more inspired design?
Components:
Glass/foil rectangles (approximately 25mm), large aluminum painted rondelles, aquamarine nuggets, small silver spacersRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 11:37 am #
love to bead aka Donna says:This choker is stunning.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 11:46 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:I think it’s fantastic!! Beautiful colors and I would wear this all the time a fav!!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 11:55 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Gives a feeling of a cool cotton summer dress!
I like it!
I have to say, lately my husband has not been very appreciative of some of my designs either. Could it be men see jewelry differently? Did you like it before your husband and son saw it? Once that seed has been planted, it kind of makes you doubt your creation. Give it some time, see what others say and then if you still don’t like it, do what you like with it.
I think it’s beautiful!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 11:57 am #
SpicyChick AKA Ginger says:I love it!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 11:59 am #
Luv2bead - Little Chick says:Stunning! Keep it!!!!!!!!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 12:07 pm #
Arja A says:I do not see any reason why not love it. My husband does not like many of my works. I think men have more “rules” about jewelrys???? Must be 1) gold or silver, 2) Shiny 3) tiny 4)something.
Maybe it is that lovely geometrial shape that is not in mens mind? Is here any man to give a comment?
I wouldn’t change it.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 12:07 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:I love it, I think it’s beautiful!!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 12:20 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:I learned to keep precious with other presious but we all are different…the blues are wonderful…
On Apr 15, 2010 at 12:23 pm #
Bettys Beads says:Men…well mine is very supportive of my work and is a big help at shows…but…he is an engineer and doesn’t like any of my asymetrical pieces, which I love. Throw it our there…I bet you have a lot of takers. It is very pretty, but I like all of your work.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 12:29 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:It is hard to keep pieces we don’t really consider our best work. I like it but I am not fond of chokers. Is that why you don’t like it? I don’t like all my work but I wear it and people love them. We all have different tastes…including the husbands
On Apr 15, 2010 at 1:43 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:I love it Susan. I think the big and bold is so in right now and you can wear that so well – keep it. I love those glass beads. Hey, you can always take it apart later – that’s what is so great about what we do. Wear it for at least for the summer – it oozes summer!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 2:04 pm #
doktordesigns says:My husband generally doesn’t like big and chunky — so I do take that into consideration when I ask his opinion. But this piece combines big and chunky with funky color. That’s why I wonder about it — and probably why it’s more than he can take.
Love your idea, KittyMom, of wearing (or showing/selling) it for one season…
Thanks for the feedback, everyone!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 2:27 pm #
sunny chick says:It’s a keeper! Bold and beautiful.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 3:23 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:I like it a lot, and I enjoy the contrast of the gems w/ the glass- however, I think it is most important that you are happy with it!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 3:48 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:I like the aqua and the large beads, I just don’t like them together. The color just doesn’t seem quite right to me. The size is fine, the silver is fine but the blue colors seem to clash somehow.
JMHO.
On Apr 15, 2010 at 3:56 pm #
doktordesigns says:Appreciate your honest thoughts, suggestions always welcome, everyone!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 4:14 pm #
Valley Girl says:This attracts attention! I love the silver on it. A little white tank top and flip flops, and a turquoise purse would set this up perfectly!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 4:17 pm #
Nicki - Taylored Designs says:Girl you better not tear this apart!! This is unique, and stunning, and bold….need I go on? It’s so refreshing!! Please don’t tear it apart….you made it for someone, now you just have to go out and find that person!!
On Apr 15, 2010 at 6:31 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Agree whit Arja totally
On Apr 16, 2010 at 4:26 am #
Lorraine S says:Simply stunning and original. Great artists are not often appreciated in their own country.Please don’t doubt yourself.
The colors are perfect.
On Apr 16, 2010 at 6:36 am #
doktordesigns says:LOL, Lorraine, I thought I might have to go to another PLANET to have this one appreciated.
Valley Girl, I love your fashion direction, too…you can’t take yourself too seriously when wearing flip-flops, and perhaps that ensemble would bring out the playfulness of the piece.
Thank you for your encouragement, everyone!
On Apr 19, 2010 at 3:27 pm #
Waterfall says:I think it is a beautiful unique piece. I especially like the silver findings and the blue colors in the choker. I would not take it apart anytime soon.