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Simply Black & White
About this design:
This is quickly becoming one of my most favorite pieces. I needed something black and white in my accessory wardrobe and I think I've got it! :)
Components:
Black Tree Agate, Black Water Jasper, Hematite, Jill MacKay (sp?)clasp, silver rounds and spacersAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jun 12, 2010 at 11:05 pm #
Bead-itudes says:Nothing simple about this piece. Your eye starts at the pendant and then keeps moving up the necklace all the way to the beautiful clasp.
This will snazz up what ever you choose to wear it with. Love it….
On Jun 12, 2010 at 11:55 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Lovely combination of stones, beautiful set!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 1:21 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:so pretty, great set!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 7:04 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful set the black tree agate looks great.
On Jun 13, 2010 at 8:01 am #
Linda Talbott says:Beautiful. I love the pendant, and the mix of types of semiprevious stone is fabulous.
On Jun 13, 2010 at 8:11 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Beautiful set Goldie, I love black and white!!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 8:47 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:I can see why this is becoming a favorite of yours Goldie! It’s a fabulous design! I love the arrangement of the metal and stone beads.
I’ve FAVed this one myself!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 10:01 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:This is beautiful, love black and white…awesome job!!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 10:10 am #
sunny chick says:Such a fabulous set! Love it!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 10:40 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Simply beautiful, Goldie! I love your design!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 12:08 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Very nice set goldie I love it!!!
On Jun 13, 2010 at 7:53 pm #
KittyMom Linda says:Classy without being stuffy! Really looks like a fun set to wear.
On Jun 13, 2010 at 8:37 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Simply Elegant!
On Jun 14, 2010 at 1:00 pm #
Goldie H says:Thanks Everyone! I’m wearing this set today and have gotten lots of compliments!
On Jun 14, 2010 at 8:19 pm #
Lynn g says:This is really nice set!!
On Jun 14, 2010 at 8:32 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Great set! For sure a keeper!!
On Jun 15, 2010 at 2:15 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oh, beautiful job Goldie! I am thinking I would wear this lots!