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Cloudy Sky
About this design:
I loved the way Pam E aka funky tulip used sodalite and pearls in her design denim and pearls, so she inspired me to create this set.
I’m not sure but I think that these blue stones are sodalite!
Components:
Sodalite, pearls, metal parts and metal chainAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 11:11 am #
Orchid Betty says:Here are the bracelets and the earrings.
The bracelets can be used together or separately.
On Apr 26, 2010 at 11:13 am #
sunny chick says:Oh Betty, this is divine! Where did you get those beautiful flowers? The sodalite and the FWP look awesome paired together. Gorgeous set!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 11:13 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Gah! I’m just racking up faves today! This is such a kick butt set Betty, awesome!! Hands down a fave!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 11:26 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Martha and Ravin!
I went for a vacation to Beirut Lebanon last month and I find those flowers in a shop there.
On Apr 26, 2010 at 11:27 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:That is too cool! What a place to find them, and what a find as well!!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 11:32 am #
Lynn g says:This is unique, a nice combo..
On Apr 26, 2010 at 12:06 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Love the sodalite and the FWP together, they look fantastic!!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 4:28 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Those metal flowers are absolutely FAB. They look like something that was on a sixties tv show. They also look a little bit like puzzle pieces. This is one great set!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 5:27 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Very pretty!!!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 5:42 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Really fun design Betty dear!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 5:54 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Very very cool Betty, love the flowers, oh I love the whole set!!! A fav!!!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 5:54 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Very pretty … the sodalite and pearls are a nice combo!! And love the flowers … SLS
On Apr 26, 2010 at 6:27 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Oohhhh…a very cool and flirty set…love it!!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 9:11 pm #
Lee D says:What a unique design with those fabulous flowers!! Love the sodalite and pearls together! FAV!
On Apr 26, 2010 at 9:16 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:My goodness when you do it you do it big!!! love all of the pieces….I should take some pointers from you gal great job!!!!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 12:53 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thank you ladies for your lovely comments!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 3:20 am #
BayLady says:Pretty, Funky, FUN!!
On Apr 27, 2010 at 3:24 am #
BayLady says:The Flower connectors are adorable! Beirut huh? Isn’t it fun to find unique and original pieces??
On Apr 27, 2010 at 9:39 am #
Orchid Betty says:Beirut for you ladies is far away, but for me it is only 5 hours by car from where I live in Amman and it the nearest place where I can find beautiful things for jewelry.
On Apr 27, 2010 at 12:47 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:A most unusual and unique set!