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Under The Sea Beauties

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About this design:

I was at the beach and the water was so calm, I could look through it like a glass, while walking in the water and looking at the corals and the fish I found pink, purple and yellow corals, they where amazing so I decided to create something using these colors, I took a picture of them for future reference and the same afternoon at home I chose some stones that has the same colors and this design was created immediately. Whenever I look at this necklace I remember the beauties from under the sea and hope that we can keep the earth and the seas beautiful and clean for our grandchildren and their children to enjoy.

Components:

Honey Jade, Strawberry Quartz, and Amethyst, Swarovski crystals, metal beads and bead capes, Metal oval focal link, metal chain

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Jul 08, 2010 at 1:46 am #
Orchid Betty says:

These are the corals that inspired this necklace
On Jul 08, 2010 at 2:12 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:

Gracious and where do you live? What a beautiful shore you must see. I would like to live by this sea by the sea. By the beautiful sea. (Please sing along if you remember the words, I don’t) I absolutely love the necklace you made and were inspired by the beauty of God’s creations. Thank you for sharing your pictures as well as your necklace.
On Jul 08, 2010 at 2:24 am #
Skittles mommy says:

This is so cool! I love the ocean; however, I am in the middle of the US with only a river nearby :p
I am glad you are inspired by your surroundings and making beautiful pieces to inspire all of us!
On Jul 08, 2010 at 2:32 am #
Orchid Betty says:

Thank you Faith, I don’t live by the sea but we have a home at Aqaba Gulf almost 4 hours drive from Amman where I live, whenever I have an opportunity I am there of course I take some jewelry material and stones with me.
On Jul 08, 2010 at 2:36 am #
Orchid Betty says:

Thank you skittles mommy
On Jul 08, 2010 at 2:39 am #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:

I checked you out on the map sort of on the weather channel.com and it looks maybe farther for you. Wowsa! My daughter lives over by Tampa in Florida and my brother in North Fort Meyers Florida both cities are really close on the Gulf of Mexico. I’ve never seen anything on their beaches except lots of sand crushed shells and a few little fishies. Your corral is so cool and pretty.
On Jul 08, 2010 at 3:10 am #
Orchid Betty says:

I am on the other side of the world in Jordan, near Egypt, Israel and Saudi Arabia, we all share the red sea it is called the Gulf of Aqaba in Jordan and it is our only sea.
On Jul 08, 2010 at 6:23 am #
Leigh D says:

This is gorgeous – love it
On Jul 08, 2010 at 6:44 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:

Your necklace is beautiful, Betty! It will be a wonderful reminder of your time by that beautiful sea. How lucky you had just the right stones with you!
On Jul 08, 2010 at 6:53 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:

Betty this necklace is stunning! I love everything about this , from the design to the beautiful colors and components you used!!! And what gorgeous pictures of the coral, you are very lucky to have such a beautiful place to inspire your creations!!
On Jul 08, 2010 at 7:45 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

This gorgeous love it!
On Jul 08, 2010 at 8:10 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:

oh, this is wonderful! Love the colors, the description, the sweet little metal beads! Thank you for the pictures too!
On Jul 08, 2010 at 8:49 am #
Linda Talbott says:

Stunning, and I love the inspiration for the necklace. You matched the colors perfectly, it looks like to me, and I love the charms. I’m hoping along with you that we can keep the seas clean and free.
On Jul 08, 2010 at 9:14 am #
sunny chick says:

Betty, this is breathtaking! Love it!
On Jul 08, 2010 at 12:25 pm #
Jane MS says:

Beautiful necklace, love the colors.
On Jul 08, 2010 at 12:26 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:

Betty this is such a gorgeous necklace. You are very lucky to be able to go and enjoy the beauties of the sea. thanks for sharing your inspirational pictures!!1
On Jul 08, 2010 at 12:38 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:

A lovely summer necklace, Betty!
On Jul 08, 2010 at 2:37 pm #
Carola says:

The necklace is so beautiful. And nice to have such inspiration of the sea.
On Jul 08, 2010 at 3:27 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:

I love it! All of your pieces are so unique and whimsical!
On Jul 08, 2010 at 7:02 pm #
Lynn g says:

Oh I love this, your inspiration was wonderful!! I wish i could be walking by the sea
On Jul 08, 2010 at 7:02 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:

Oh how beautiful, I would give my eye teeth to live by the sea! And FAith this is how I remember the song:
By the sea, bye the sea by the beautiful sea
You and me, you and me oh how happy we’ll be….
don’t remember the rest sorry.
On Jul 08, 2010 at 11:40 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:

Fabulous! I love the ocean. Haven’t been to one where I could see the bottom though…
On Jul 08, 2010 at 11:42 pm #
Boston Lady says:

This is the most adorable necklace I have seen. You have done a fabulous job with it and I can tell that it is a fun piece to wear. Imagine making this necklace using a Fall motif of leaves and Fall colors and in Winter using snowflakes and Winter colors. Definitely a favorite of mine. Thanks for sharing.
On Jul 09, 2010 at 12:09 am #
Orchid Betty says:

Thank you ladies for your lovely comments; it was really fun to create this necklace!