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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
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 »
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“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 »
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“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
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on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
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on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
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on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
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- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
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For Wendi
About this design:
I designed this piece as a thank-you to the unpaid executive director of a nonprofit whose board I chair. She has done an incredible job and is moving on. As I stealthily observed her this carnelian druzy kept popping into my mind. So...it had to be the focal piece.
Components:
Carnelian/red agate druzy pendant; peach aventurine drums; faceted carnelian rounds; 4, 6 and 8 mm wood beads; copper beads and toggle.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jun 23, 2010 at 11:35 am #
sunny chick says:Wow! This is beautiful! What a thoughtful gift. She is a lucky gal and I’m sure she will love it!
On Jun 23, 2010 at 11:37 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Oh, dig that
Druzy! wooohoo, how cool! Great design, this is a beauty Gayle!
On Jun 23, 2010 at 12:21 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Gorgeous, love the druzy!!! Very thoughtful gift!!
On Jun 23, 2010 at 1:05 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:I’m sure she will treasure it very pretty!
On Jun 23, 2010 at 1:32 pm #
Linda Talbott says:Stunning. I love all the components you brought together into a terrific harmonious whole. The pendant is beautiful.
On Jun 23, 2010 at 2:16 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Gayle, you’ve created a wonderful necklace design to go with that fabulous druzy! Wendi is sure to love this piece!
On Jun 23, 2010 at 2:25 pm #
MARIA says:WHAT A BEAUTY I KNOW SHE IS GOING TO WEAR IT WITH PRIDE!
On Jun 23, 2010 at 2:31 pm #
Orchid Betty says:Gorgeous druzy pendant, lovely color and stone combination, beautiful design!
On Jun 23, 2010 at 5:46 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:This is just beautiful. What a nice gift for her!! SLS
On Jun 23, 2010 at 6:35 pm #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:This is one design that’s going to be tough to part with–it’s my last carnelian druzy and I never saved one for myself. Ah well…I’ll fall in love with another “rock” shortly–wait ’til I get some of my regional cabs wire-wrapped and posted here–Those will be REALLY hard to part with.
Thanks to all for the compliments!