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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 »
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…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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on “Lots of Copper”:“So cool!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“I agree, this color is gorgeous with copper....great piece!…” read »
on “Ice Ice Druzy”:“That druzy is cool. Great piece!…” read »
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- on “Fancy Circutry”:
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- on “A Little Vintage”:
“Well done! Love the focal.…” read »
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“Absolutely gorgeous! You've also given me some inspiration for my teal colored wire that I bought…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Thanks! I got them at a Gem show last year.…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Thank you Becky and Wanda. Fostering is very rewarding and I get to play with…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“I like your choices for the pendant. Its all very beautiful.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“I thought it was a Jasper, but wasn't quite sure. Yes they are a beautiful green.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“My bad--Brazilian rainforest JASPER. They still have the chips but these bigger pieces were a…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks everyone, and thanks Becky for letting me know. I know I got them from LB…” read »
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- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Dang you are good!!!
Gonna try it your way, post it later. …” read » - on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Brazilian jade? I have some I got here. Love the design!!!!!
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on “Recycled Blues”:“Very fun and summery. The swirls on the end of the wires is really nice. I…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Oh how gorgeous! You've outdone yourself with the wire work on these. Beautifully done!…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“oh how pretty!…” read »
Vintage Clasp Chandelier Earrings
About this design:
I loved the design of the vinatge clasp and I didn't want to hide it on the back of a necklace, so I decided to use both sides of the clasp like chandelier earring findings.
Components:
vintage silver clasp, vintage silver chain, acrylic black faceted teardropsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Apr 17, 2010 at 2:03 pm #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous earrings! How clever to use the clasp this way. I agree with you that this clasp is too gorgeous to be hidden.
On Apr 17, 2010 at 3:46 pm #
Orchid Betty says:These earrings are fabulous! What a creative idea!
On Apr 18, 2010 at 12:27 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Very cool!
On Apr 18, 2010 at 1:09 am #
Dora H says:very pretty !!
On Apr 18, 2010 at 6:49 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Amazing – great insight to use the clasp this way. I hope you get to keep these yourself.
On Apr 18, 2010 at 7:19 pm #
Antique to Chic says:Thank you so much! I have had these for sale for so long, and no one will buy them. I wanted to see the reactions of those who truly appreciate jewelry to make sure they were as nice as I thought they were. I have so many vintage clasps similar to this one, so these are for sale, for now, but I can make any other ones I would like for my own personal collection.