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Chatter
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 »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- 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 »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Love this Nancy!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“So cool!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I agree, this color is gorgeous with copper....great piece!…” read »
Mystery
About this design:
I loved this pendent from the first glance; I don’t know what this stone is and I could not match it in any design until few days ago, I used Swarovski crystals to match the shine in the stone then added some tourmaline, smoky topaz and onyx and this necklace was created!
Components:
Indian pendent? [I bought it from India], Tourmaline, Onyx, Smoky Topaz, and Swarovski CrystalsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jun 04, 2010 at 10:19 am #
Orchid Betty says:Close up photos of the pendant
On Jun 04, 2010 at 10:35 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:This is Gorgeous !!!!!
Love the pendant…. looks like some kind of quartz to me …
but whatever it is ….. it’s gorgeous !!!!!!!!
On Jun 04, 2010 at 10:45 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Beautiful necklace Betty! I don’t know what kind of stone it is, but it’s totally awesome! I love the little sparkles in it.
On Jun 04, 2010 at 10:58 am #
Linda Talbott says:Beautiful ~ I love all the different browns and the way the beads are connected with wire.
On Jun 04, 2010 at 11:55 am #
Lynn g says:This is beautiful, I think it’s a druzy.. LOVE IT!!!!
On Jun 04, 2010 at 1:07 pm #
Brenda H says:Beautiful combination of stones for a beautiful necklace!
On Jun 04, 2010 at 1:47 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:love it! The pendant appears to be a druzy kind of agate or chalcedon to me but I am not sure… never mind, it looks beautiful
On Jun 04, 2010 at 2:26 pm #
sunny chick says:Betty, this is exquisite!
Love it!
On Jun 04, 2010 at 2:58 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:It’s definitely a druzy pendant — fab color and your necklace design is perfect with it! Did you create the bail for the pendant? I really love it!
On Jun 04, 2010 at 3:02 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks ladies for your lovely comments!
On Jun 04, 2010 at 3:10 pm #
Orchid Betty says:No the bail came with the pendant! It needs soldering and I can’t do that!
Thanks Lynn, Sarah and Lynn Eileen for the information, my mystery is solved, the pendent is Durzy!
On Jun 04, 2010 at 3:18 pm #
Lee D says:Gorgeous pendant! And your design is perfect with it! Love it!
On Jun 04, 2010 at 4:28 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Betty this is a fav girl!!! Lovely warm and earthy colors,I love your chain necklaces!!!
On Jun 05, 2010 at 7:41 am #
Leigh D says:Wow, Love it!!!
On Jun 05, 2010 at 8:12 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Oh and Betty i love the vase you have it hanging on, it’s awesome!
On Jun 05, 2010 at 2:23 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks to all of you
Beth, it was my husband who bought this vase, he has good taste!
On Jun 06, 2010 at 11:06 pm #
Joyce M says:What a beautiful druzy! Very pretty design!
On Jun 06, 2010 at 11:43 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Oohhh, Betty, this is stunning….wonderful wire work and color combination!!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 2:11 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 2:22 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:My first thought was “druzy”, but I’ve never seen one as beautiful as this! Your design is perfect…I love the colors and the chain! Very, very lovely!!!
On Jun 11, 2010 at 2:31 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks for the compliments, Ladies.