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Carved Jet
About this design:
This necklace was designed for a black dress with brass zipper.
Components:
Carved Jet, Onyx, Bead caps antique bronze, Bead caps antique gold Handbag metal charm, Metal Chain Antic BrassAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 10:02 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Betty this is gorgeous, love the focal and little purse!! Awesome that it can be worn alone or together!!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 10:16 am #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous, Betty!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 10:32 am #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:Betty this is gorgeous, I love the carvered jet focal! Love that you can wear them seperatly and looks great with the brass!!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 10:45 am #
Beth Law says:Wow…really love this design. Very unique, in the best sense of the word!!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 12:37 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Betty lovely design!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 4:45 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Betty, what a nice design. Love that you can wear them together or apart and that little purse charm is just the cutest. SLS
On Jul 14, 2010 at 6:04 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Beautiful Betty! Love the carved jet!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 7:38 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Amazing! Love the design! Can you tell me what guage brass wire you used to make the beaded necklace? Those wrapped loops are gorgeous!
On Jul 14, 2010 at 8:00 pm #
Lynn g says:This is sweet, and delicate….love the carved jet.
On Jul 15, 2010 at 1:29 am #
Orchid Betty says:Thanks ladies for your lovely comments
Dragons Chicky I used 22 gauge gold coated Zebra Wire for the wrapped loops then joined the beads together using brass jumprings!
On Jul 15, 2010 at 8:21 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Thanking you! I’ve never used Zebra wire…I’ll have to try and find some.