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Blooming Ideas on “Tourmaline Dream”:
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Blue Blue Sky Necklace (goes with earrings posted a while ago)

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About this design:

This is the 'extreme' wire wrapped sterling necklace I started working on after I finished the Blue Blue Sky Earrings. The 2 large London Blue Topaz stones move gently as you wear it, as do the other smaller stones! It's fun to wear either dressy or casual.

Wanted something curving and simple to hold the beautiful step-cut and fan shaped London Blue Topaz which measure as follows:

London Blue Topaz Chubby Step Faceted Briolette - 12.35 Carats

London Blue Topaz Fan Cut Focal Briolette - 14.95 Carats

Finished with lots of wire wrapped dangling stones in white topaz and micro-faceted white and sky blue topaz.

Components:

See above.

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Aug 07, 2010 at 7:24 pm #
Shannon J says:

Oh my goodness!!! wow Shannon this is fantastic!!! those stones are to die for!! definately goes in the faves!!
On Aug 07, 2010 at 7:30 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Thanks Shannon! Those stones are really so pretty when you see them in person … hard to not love London Blue Topaz!! SLS
On Aug 07, 2010 at 7:36 pm #
Skittles mommy says:

Be-u-ti-ful! Love this!
On Aug 07, 2010 at 7:36 pm #
NY Bella says:

This is a gorgeous piece!
On Aug 07, 2010 at 7:49 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:

Shannon this is a beautiful necklace the stones you used are priceless! Someday maybe! I love all the wire work and the nice flow with all the beads!!! A winner for sure!!!
On Aug 07, 2010 at 8:43 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:

Shannon, as always, your work is amazing! I think this is so incredible, just loving the blue. Really nice job with the wrapping too
On Aug 07, 2010 at 8:48 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:

Gorgeous Shannon!!
On Aug 07, 2010 at 10:43 pm #
LeighAnn F says:

Looks awesome! Love blue stones and these topaz are awesome.
On Aug 07, 2010 at 10:51 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Thanks you all for checking this one out! SLS
On Aug 07, 2010 at 11:12 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:

Wow. Yes love the blue topaz stones. Wonderful wirework.
On Aug 08, 2010 at 7:54 am #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:

The blue topaz are to die for! wonderful necklace and you can dress it up or down! Great JOb!
On Aug 08, 2010 at 1:33 pm #
sunny chick says:

Shannon, this is exquisite!
On Aug 08, 2010 at 1:34 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Thanks a lot Faith, Dawn, and Martha!! SLS
On Aug 08, 2010 at 5:13 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Shannon, your pendant is stunning! Wonderful colors!
On Aug 08, 2010 at 6:24 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Thank you Lynn Eileen!! It’s definitely a pendant for someone who loves blue or has blue eyes!! SLS
On Aug 09, 2010 at 1:29 pm #
Lynn g says:

Oh Shannon!! This is beautiful!!! and those gems are something elts, so elegant..
On Aug 09, 2010 at 6:38 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Thank you Lynn … aren’t those gemstones pretty??! Sparkle, sparkle!! SLS
On Aug 09, 2010 at 7:44 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

Gorgeous!
On Aug 09, 2010 at 8:36 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Thanks a bunch Alice!! SLS
On Aug 12, 2010 at 1:47 am #
Arja A says:

Love, love, love that London blue topaz! amazing blue. Your desing really gives space and value to fine topaz.
On Aug 12, 2010 at 9:27 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Hi Arja, thank you!! I’m actually wearing this one today to work! SLS