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on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Thank you all for your kind words. I am working on the greenish yellow dragonfly pendant…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“TY you all, I am glad you like it.…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“The new design is shown in the first two pictures and the old is the second…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is very pretty. I like how you used the lucite flowers.…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Thank you Laud. I fell in love with the pendant. I bought a bunch…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“If you haven't please post the new design. Would love to see it.…” read »
on “Pearl and Crystal Cluster”:“Very pretty pearls! I made a necklace like this one a couple years ago and had…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Thank you all for the wonderful comments. No the feathers were already on him. I have…” read »
- on “Violets”:
“Fantastic design! I agree when you're working on a stitching and weaving piece, take your time!…” read »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Such a fabulous necklace! My daughter knows better than to throw away anything that could remotely…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“The owl is so awesome! Did you add the feathers? Such a novel idea! My granddaughter…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I just love the dragonfly theme! Gorgeous necklace!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Ahhhhhhhhhh Red!!! Red is my favorite color! Everything about this design is wonderful! 1…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Very pretty and feminine. It does have a vintage theme to it and I love the…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Peggy, your starfish prendant is so pretty. The whole necklace is a beautiful tribute to your…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Great design! love the flowers. CUTE!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Too cute for words - - in my wierd head it would make a real conversation-piece…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“The owl is so so cute!!! Cute necklace altogether.…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is so very clever, Cindy ! You have a definite creative talent for seeing…” read »
on “Ode to a Rose”:“This is so sweetly Retro, can't help but love it!…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“Those copper tubes are pretty fabulous, Cindy, Great designs and you have such amazing wire-wrapping…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Very pretty! That little bit of green just seems to make it all pop. Love it!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the originality of this piece.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“I love this piece, the owl is a fab focal. I like the metal and…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“First let me say the dragonflies are cool but, I have made a birds nest and…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“I like this so much. So simple and so nice. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Night Owl”:
“Too, too cute!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“I love cloisonné.…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Simplicity x infinity.…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Cindy, I like the 'lack of contrast' in this because it allows for you to notice…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Love it!…” read »
on “Copper Beauty”:“Pretty…” read »
- on “rings with blings”:
“Thank you so much! You all made my day. Yes Rocky D I put them…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Thanks Beadinggma and Laud.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Great design. and colors…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“No matter what you call it, I like it.…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That is so adorable, I love it!…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“That owl is adorable! The whole piece looks mysterious and midnight-y,just right for your focal. Good…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“So pretty! Looks like a garden.…” read »
- on “Crazy Little Things”:
“My favorite is the pendant in your big picture. It looks dramatic and tribal. The other…” read »
Turquoise Wire Wrapped and Sterling Silver Bracelet
About this design:
A 10x30mm long turquoise howlite rice bead that is wrapped whimiscally with silver wire is the centerpiece of this bracelet. It is accented on both of it's sides by turquoise and turquoise howlite round beads, 2 Bali sterling silver flower beads. and silver Japanese seed beads. A silver tone pewter toggle is the perfect closure for this bracelet. It is 7 1/2 inches long and very comfortable to wear.
Components:
Turquoise Howlite puffy large rice bead focal and beads, turquoise beads,sterling silver balis beads, Japanese seed beads,pewter toggle,artistic 20 gauge non-tarnish silver wire.Additional Images:
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On Jul 22, 2009 at 1:58 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Just beautiful! Very simple, with the lovely addition of the wire wrap around your focal bead! Love this!
On Jul 22, 2009 at 4:55 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:It’s got a spiral therefore I love it!
On Jul 22, 2009 at 9:01 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Nice job!
On Jul 22, 2009 at 9:24 am #
Michelle says:Very pretty ! Love the wire wrap too !
On Jul 22, 2009 at 4:01 pm #
Cthings says:Margo this is absolutely stunning!! I just love blue and that wire wrap just makes it pop even more!
On Jul 23, 2009 at 6:06 pm #
Beadlady5 says:Thanks y’all–
I love to play with wire–so many possibilities!
On Jul 28, 2009 at 6:27 am #
Graff s says:Love, love this bracelet. The center stone with wrap design is beautiful. Susan from CT
On Aug 09, 2009 at 2:13 am #
Beadlady5 says:Gee Susan–you are beautiful to say so.