The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “Connected to the Trees”:“I am in Love with your designs!!!…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“Thanks guys! When I have such amazing gems it's hard not to share with Jimmy. Thanks…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the cabochon and the way you mounted it--all works together. And what a clever use…” read »
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 »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Very pretty. The cabochon painting is very stylistic...I.can see why you love it...its beautiful & has…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Gorgeous pearl necklace and painting! Love it!…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“I love this look. Thanks for sharing.…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super nice. Love the set.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I went to HD yesterday and the folks in the tools section told me the key…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. For those looking for the dark wire, the same company that…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Oh my...I want them.…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Thank you!.. Yes Ann the ring is worked in a spiral.…” read »
- on “Rock and Roll Earrings”:
“Are there instructions I am missing?…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Very pretty!…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
- on “a taste of honey”:
“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks you!....…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Great set. Jimmy's a lucky moai.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
For turquoise lovers
About this design:
Adore turquoise. A mix of blue and green has a sweet feminine feel.Do you feel it like I do ?
Components:
Turquoise beads, silver and metal beadsAdditional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jul 17, 2010 at 3:34 pm #
Lynn g says:I love it, and such bold and beautiful colors…
On Jul 17, 2010 at 3:37 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:I love this it’s gorgeous, big and bold!!!!
This is for sure a fav!!!
On Jul 17, 2010 at 4:00 pm #
Little Round Chick says:It is sooooo big and bold and beautiful. Love it!
On Jul 17, 2010 at 4:25 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Now that’s a lot of turquoise!! Yes it is to love!!
On Jul 17, 2010 at 5:14 pm #
sunny chick says:Oh, I feel it! Reet, this is breathtaking!
I love turquoise, too! And I just LOVE your design! Stunning!
On Jul 17, 2010 at 5:15 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:absolutely beautiful!
On Jul 17, 2010 at 6:49 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is just WOW!!!!! I love it!!!
On Jul 17, 2010 at 6:55 pm #
Dora H says:WOW…I sure LOVE this..great job
On Jul 17, 2010 at 7:59 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Such a fabulous design and color combo, Reet! Love those larger “twisted” wire beads!
On Jul 17, 2010 at 9:23 pm #
Jewelrybyirina says:Very nice!
Love it!
On Jul 17, 2010 at 10:57 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Stunning, love all the turquoise!!!
On Jul 18, 2010 at 12:42 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:This is beautiful Reet. I absolutely love it!
On Jul 18, 2010 at 6:32 am #
Linda Talbott says:Gorgeous. I love the blue Turquoise with the off white beads. Are they Turquoise too? And the silver makes just the right amount of bling.
On Jul 18, 2010 at 11:16 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:I love the large chunky style turquoise it is always a winner!!
On Jul 18, 2010 at 1:39 pm #
Reet says:I know nothing about white beads. I mean what it is. Thanks to all for the good comments.
On Jul 18, 2010 at 8:43 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Chunky love, I sure feel it!! :0)
On Jul 18, 2010 at 9:19 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Fave!! The white is likely howlite or marcasite (sp ?)…beautiful!
On Jul 19, 2010 at 12:44 am #
Boston Lady says:Love your turquoise necklace. Fell in love with turquoise while going to college in Arizona. Also really like your silver spacers. They’re terrific.
On Jul 20, 2010 at 12:28 am #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Fabulous!
On Jul 21, 2010 at 10:31 pm #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:This is a beautiful necklace…and yes, I’m feelin’ it!! LOL
On Aug 04, 2010 at 2:30 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Ooooh! Inspiration for my Big Bold Beads! This is beautiful.
On Aug 15, 2010 at 3:18 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:The white beads are Magnesite. How you can tell it from Howlite: Magnesite has brown veins, Howlite has gray veins (and the veining pattern is different too, but it’s hard to describe in words). I’m betting the ‘turquoise’ beads are dyed magnesite too, the vein pattern has that magnesite pattern & look to them. If you didn’t pay at least $100 for BIG turquoise beads like this, chances are they are not true turquoise…. but still lovely! and I adore the necklace, would wear it a lot if it was mine.