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Chatter
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Chicky Zww…” read »
- on “My MacGyver Heart”:
“Great design Deb…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty. I need to get some recycled glass
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I posted on your blog and will here. The tutorial is great. Easy to follow. I've…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Gorgeous, love this.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is so cool, I love this design.Well done.
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on “Butterfly Dance”:“Very intriguing. This piece just has so much going on! I don't think I could do…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Nancy's back with another beautiful bracelet. Copper & green...perfect.…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“Very pretty! The blue is so saturated and vibrant.…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Yay! What a great neighbor! I especially like the 1st pair w/ the patina and the…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Stunning!!…” read »
on “Yellow Dragonfly”:“Where did my capital "I's" go??? They were there when I was typing...why would they turn…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I totally understand...but sometimes i let it sit for awhile where i cant see it. Then…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ditto ditto everyone else. Love that hammered copper focal!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Wow lucky you! I would probably get into doing metal working if I got that as…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“The bead weaving part is awesome. The whole necklace is very different and I like that.…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“P.S.--its so hard to tell in the pics what color the stones in the pendant are--they…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Beadinggma: the metal in this piece is antique gold color. I got the pendant on…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“This is just lovely! I love the design, especially the bead weaving...well done!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“FYI...I decided to host a little give away of a wire wrapped briolette necklace on my…” read »
on “Aurora Damask”:“About the swellegant patinas.. not hard just difficult to determine when you are done letting it…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks, ladies! If you do give the tutorial a try out and have a minute…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Beautiful pendant and chain goes well with design. What kind of metal is it?…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Thanks Deb, nice to know you know how I feel about a redo. I am…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Love this green with copper. Awesome!…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Love the new shapes, Nancy. This gift will be keeping you busy for quite awhile!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Beautiful!! I just went & looked at your tute. While I haven't tried it yet I…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Oooh, I love the look of that wire against the glass. It makes me think of…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Great colors…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“LOVE IT!!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“I do like it. Not as much as the blue but aqua blue is my fave…” read »
on “Night Owl”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue beauty”:
“Very pretty!…” read »
- on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Pretty!…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“FABULOUS!!!
…” read »- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
Crystal Cave
About this design:
The crystal druzy needed more than just a chain...the mirror came first, then the dragon and the filigree, the chains and the opal quartz puff diamonds needed to look like they belonged there and the czech crystals were almost an afterthought but I think they look like part of the package. What do you think ladies? I plan to try to sell this piece.
It is 18" long with a 3" extender. The earrings have handmade earwires and are just 1" long.
Components:
Brass chains, wire and findings, opal puff quartz diamonds, czech crystals, crystal druzy, mirror, bead fix adhesive.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jul 24, 2010 at 6:49 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:O M G!!!!! Omgomgomgomgomgomg!!!! Fave! This is just absolute dragon perfection, I ADORE this!!!
On Jul 24, 2010 at 7:17 pm #
Reet says:Very cool!!!!!!
On Jul 24, 2010 at 7:57 pm #
Green Eyed Lady Chick says:This is STUNNING!!! I absolutely love everything about this piece, I’m sure it will sell quickly!
And your Dragon holding the set is awesome!
On Jul 24, 2010 at 8:29 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Thank you so much! I was having such a time trying to get a decent picture…this is what I was putting up with!
On Jul 24, 2010 at 8:49 pm #
Dora H says:WOWEE… diffently a show stopper…What a beautiful creation !!!
On Jul 24, 2010 at 9:00 pm #
Sali Jo GemsChica Chick says:FABULICIOUS!! HOW CUTE IS YOUR MODEL TOO!
On Jul 24, 2010 at 9:24 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Thanks muchly ladies!
On Jul 24, 2010 at 11:37 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:WOW…This is stunning!!!! I love it…you did an excellant job on this beauty!!
On Jul 24, 2010 at 11:56 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:This is fabulous! My daughter would love this! She is a big dragon fan!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 1:14 am #
Arja A says:Sure this will sell fast. You built it up so beautifully, colors and shapes are matching so well. Love it.
On Jul 25, 2010 at 3:00 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Cookie!!!! This is stunning, I absolutely love this one
On Jul 25, 2010 at 8:29 am #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:Right out of a fairytale! A beauty of a piece! How can you let it go?
On Jul 25, 2010 at 8:31 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Absolutely gorgeous set, Cookie! You’ll have NO trouble selling this beauty!!!
Don’t you just hate it when your models laugh right in your face?!?!?! ROTFLOL
On Jul 25, 2010 at 9:38 am #
sunny chick says:Wow! This is beautiful!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 10:54 am #
Orchid Betty says:Wow, what a beautiful piece, love the asymmetry in the design! It’s a piece of art love it!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 11:22 am #
Dragons Chicky says:Thank you all so very much! And yes! Merlin was definitely yucking it up while I was trying to get a decent shot of the necklace! He thought it was one big joke and let me know it!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 11:27 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Cookie, next time tell Merlin HE can try to get a decent shot of your jewelry instead of just rolling around laughing at YOU!!!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 11:42 am #
Dragons Chicky says:Now that’s a good idea!!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 11:43 am #
Dragons Chicky says:Why didn’t I think of that???
On Jul 25, 2010 at 11:44 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Can’t keep my eyes of this one… once again, gorgeous!!!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 1:49 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Thanking you!
On Jul 25, 2010 at 9:01 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:This is such a cool necklace!!! SLS
On Jul 25, 2010 at 9:41 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Really beautiful and really funny. Merlin is so adorable yucking it up looks like he is ROTFLOL for sure.
On Jul 26, 2010 at 10:20 pm #
Lynn g says:This is so neat, and the beautiful crystal you used, I love that, My son would go nuts for something like this.
On Jul 27, 2010 at 5:42 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Stunning…both of the dragons are cute as buttons!!
On Jul 29, 2010 at 6:43 pm #
Connie Tomaszewski says:Awesome!!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 7:45 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:this is magical & amazing. sorry i missed it whn you 1st posted it.