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Chatter
on “Night Owl”:“The owl is so awesome! Did you add the feathers? Such a novel idea! My granddaughter…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I just love the dragonfly theme! Gorgeous necklace!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Ahhhhhhhhhh Red!!! Red is my favorite color! Everything about this design is wonderful! 1…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Very pretty and feminine. It does have a vintage theme to it and I love the…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Peggy, your starfish prendant is so pretty. The whole necklace is a beautiful tribute to your…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Great design! love the flowers. CUTE!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
on “Beachey Bling”:“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Too, too cute!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“I love cloisonné.…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love it!…” read »
on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design. and colors…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patinas! The yellow beads are pretty, but I think a cooler color (mint, turquoise)…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“I love charm bracelets, and you have a really nice mix of elements. Cool ring, too!…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Loving the pinks balanced by the chunky chain. Good one!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Thanks, Nancy!
…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“He's definately smiling!…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
Secret Garden
About this design:
This necklace design just happened by itself while I was playing with this beautiful metal flower and some stones waiting for my friends to arrive!
I loved those colors together and I had to do the necklace, then the bracelets and finally the earrings and this set was created!
Components:
Amethyst, Blue coral, Malachite, Fluorite, Lapis, metal focal flower and jumpringsAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 9:42 am #
Orchid Betty says:Here are a few more pictures
On Jun 12, 2010 at 9:54 am #
Orchid Betty says:A few more pictures
On Jun 12, 2010 at 10:05 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Betty this is a very very pretty set!!! Love the colors and the flower is lovely!!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 11:00 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Betty, this is a beautiful set. Love the focal on the necklace and the bracelet is so cute.
Your friends must have been very late if you had the time to do all this wire wrapping! LOL. SLS
On Jun 12, 2010 at 1:14 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Beth and Shannon!
I just planned the design while waiting and then did the wrapping later..
On Jun 12, 2010 at 1:20 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely set Betty!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 4:01 pm #
sunny chick says:Betty, this is breathtaking! I love the beads and colors! And that flower is to die for! Love, love, love it!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 6:03 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:HAHAHA — I thought the same thing that Shannon did — Either your friends were really late or you work super-fast, Betty! Glad you cleared that up for me!
I love this entire set — the focal, the colors, & your designs!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 6:12 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:This is gorgeous, Betty!! I may have to ‘borrow’ this color combo too!!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 9:00 pm #
Boston Lady says:This set is out of this world gorgeous! Where did you get the blue coral? I love the way you laid out the necklace not to mention the bracelet and earrings. It is stunning! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Smile!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 9:21 pm #
Goldie H says:Very pretty set! Everything is perfect!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 10:48 pm #
Bead-itudes says:Love this Betty. It’s always surprising to me how some pieces just come to you and fall right into place and others we labor over till it satisfies us.
Your color combination is very cool.
BTW – I have a couple of lilies just like yours blooming in my yard right now. Cool pic on the flowers too….:>)
On Jun 13, 2010 at 9:52 am #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:absolutely love this set, beautiful combination of colors and chain
On Jun 13, 2010 at 10:08 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Betty what a beautiful set, love the idea of the additional chain, and the colors are wonderful!!! Great job!!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 10:17 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks ladies for your lovely comments!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 8:01 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Soo beautiful. I have a few blue coral beads left from another project – hmmmm, now let’s seeeeeeee!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 8:40 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Nice mix of stones! I really like it!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 11:53 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Linda and Mahala!
On Jun 14, 2010 at 8:22 pm #
Lynn g says:Betty this is really nice..
On Jun 14, 2010 at 8:27 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Wowza!! This is such a fab set, and a fave! I’d love to know where to get blue coral as well, so pretty!! Anyhow, love this set, love the color combo, everything! Just awesome!
On Jun 15, 2010 at 12:54 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks Lynn and Ravin!
I bought the blue coral from a shop at the Gulf of Aqaba but you can order it from Fire Mountain Gems and bead site they have a variety of blue corals!