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on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
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on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“I love pearls!! Gorgeous necklace. Great painting also. Love the bird stoey. I have a bird…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Love it. Good design and workmanship.…” read »
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“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
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Any Way You Slice It
About this design:
I found the turquoise slices at a trunk show locally. I'm told they're from the campitos mine in mexico. I have a string of large and a string of the smaller ones. I knew I had to split them up to make anything I made with them affordable. This is for sale, but that hasn't stopped me from wearing it. It brightened up my basic black dress last week!
Components:
Mexican turquoise slices, turquoise rounds from the lbs, sterling silver rounds, golden pyrite ovals,hook claspAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jun 30, 2010 at 4:10 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Gorgeous turquoise necklace!
On Jun 30, 2010 at 4:23 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you, Sarah!
On Jun 30, 2010 at 4:37 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovely set Jeanne!
On Jun 30, 2010 at 4:42 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:ooooh, so beautiful Jeanne! I can see why you would want to wear it- and hey that is the best advertising!
On Jun 30, 2010 at 4:55 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you Alice and Lorrie!
I told any admirers that I took the price tag off for the evening.
Hey – they had already seen it on display in the staff room. LOL
On Jun 30, 2010 at 5:20 pm #
Crazy Chick Frida says:Love the name lve the design
On Jun 30, 2010 at 5:35 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Jeanne, hi … you and I like the same types of beads! I got some like this in turquoise green and turquoise blue at the last show too!
They were expensive and I love what you’ve done with them! SLS
On Jun 30, 2010 at 5:48 pm #
Skittles mommy says:Gorgeous necklace & earrings! Love it!
On Jun 30, 2010 at 5:58 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you Frida, Shannon and Skittles mommy!
Yes Shannon, they were expensive, but so worth it!
The show was in December – just before Christmas. My home show had been cancelled due to the blizzard and I should not have spent the money, but I’m so glad I did!
On Jun 30, 2010 at 6:33 pm #
Buster Browns MoM says:this is lovely Jeanne, I love turquoise, in fact I’m working on another turquoise piece right now, or rather I should be instead of being here on LB!!
On Jun 30, 2010 at 6:53 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Beautiful set Jeanne, awesome turq and a great design!!! Love this one alot!!!
On Jun 30, 2010 at 7:15 pm #
sunny chick says:Wow! This is exquisite!
Love turquoise.
On Jun 30, 2010 at 10:40 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Wow, this is a real beauty!!!! Love turquoise !!
On Jul 01, 2010 at 7:50 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thanks so much everyone!
Rocky’s mom – looking forward to seeing your turquoise piece!
On Jul 01, 2010 at 9:36 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Love this Jeanne! I would definitely wear it!
On Jul 01, 2010 at 2:57 pm #
Lynn g says:Oh I miss this!!! I love those turquoise, I bet that will not be cheap!! This is so divine…
On Jul 01, 2010 at 3:30 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Beautiful!!
On Jul 02, 2010 at 7:55 am #
Linda Talbott says:Beautiful. I love the Turquoise with the Pyrite … great mix.
On Jul 03, 2010 at 11:09 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Thank you Lynn, Tara, Linda and Fashion Chick!!!
Hi Fashion Chick – how are ya?
Lynn – if I price it really high folks will think it’s extra special and they just have to have it.
lol
On Jul 06, 2010 at 8:06 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Jeanne, this set is GORGEOUS!!! Wow! I saw it on your Etsy site and had to come here to see if it was posted yet. Absolutely amazing color! Love your design, my friend!
On Jul 06, 2010 at 8:14 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says::::drools::: fave….wowee, gorgeous!