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Blue Goldstone
About this design:
I made this to wear with my favorite skirt for my 30 year high school reunion.
Components:
Blue Goldstone spears, rondelles and squares from LB. Sterling Silver rounds, findings, chain, and lobster claw clasp from LB. Silver plated clasp on the bracelet from LB.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Aug 12, 2010 at 10:07 pm #
NY Bella says:I love the sparkle in the stones- very pretty set!
On Aug 12, 2010 at 10:20 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you NY Bella. Some of the stones…I found out they were really man made of glass…are more sparkly than others, but they are very pretty.
On Aug 12, 2010 at 10:31 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:very pretty i love it!
On Aug 12, 2010 at 11:21 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Such a beautiful set, Tara! Guess I’m not the only one in love with blue goldstone…..
Have fun at your reunion, Tara!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 2:21 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:So very pretty !!! I especially love the design of the earrings !!!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 5:47 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Vey petty love the set Tara!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 5:47 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Meant very pretty!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 8:50 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is beautiful … love the Goldstone. This should be a hit when you go to your reunion.
On Aug 13, 2010 at 9:02 am #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous! The blue goldstone is fabulous!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 9:27 am #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Stormy, Lynn, Violet, Alice, Linda and Martha. Our reunion was last weekend. It was a blast and the girls that knew I made jewelry did comment on it! It’s very light and comfortable and sparkles like crazy!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 12:28 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Tara, This is a stunning set, I can just imagine the sparkles hitting the sun!! Glad you had a good time at your reunion!!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 12:49 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Blue goldstone is wonderful and you have an excellent design that really show the sparkle. Great set!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 1:41 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Tara this is just beautiful!
On Aug 13, 2010 at 1:59 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Beautiful Tara, glad you had a great reunion. Lovely design.
On Aug 13, 2010 at 9:47 pm #
Lynn g says:This is very nice, hope the reunion goes well.
On Aug 15, 2010 at 8:19 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:Thank you Karen, LRC, Alasse, Faith and Lynn!