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Take Two
About this design:
I made this 2-stranded necklace with summer in mind. I guess it can be worn during the other seasons...
Components:
African Turquoise, Amazonite, Citrine, Smoky Quartz, SS spacers and claspAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Aug 18, 2010 at 8:57 pm #
Lynn g says:Just beautiful! such a pretty color.
On Aug 18, 2010 at 9:21 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Very pretty…a unique color combo!!! A fave!!
On Aug 18, 2010 at 9:30 pm #
Skittles mommy says:This is really nice! Love the colors and would definately wear all year round.
On Aug 18, 2010 at 9:52 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful necklace Bella .I’ll wear this one all year round!
On Aug 18, 2010 at 11:05 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Nicely done for all seasons.
On Aug 18, 2010 at 11:24 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Bella, this is a beautiful design and color combo — would definitely be able to be worn all year round!
On Aug 19, 2010 at 12:30 am #
Little Round Chick says:Great colors for beach wear. Love it.
On Aug 19, 2010 at 1:13 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Lovely!
On Aug 19, 2010 at 8:29 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is beautiful. I like the African Turquoise, Amazonite and Smoky Quartz together. Great combination.
On Aug 19, 2010 at 9:11 am #
sunny chick says:Bella, this is gorgeous! Perfect all year round.
On Aug 19, 2010 at 10:07 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:It is a gorgeous shade of blue!!!I’d wear it all year.
On Aug 19, 2010 at 10:20 am #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Nice!! Really like this!!
On Aug 19, 2010 at 10:23 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Pretty… yes… this could be worn any time of the year !!!!!
On Aug 19, 2010 at 11:27 am #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Yummy! I Like this!
On Aug 19, 2010 at 11:29 am #
NY Bella says:Thank you everyone! I appreciate all your comments! You guys are great!
On Aug 19, 2010 at 12:14 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:Very pretty!
On Aug 19, 2010 at 12:52 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:So pretty! I used this color combo but with Turquoise and brown pearls with the citrine. Amazonite looks great with the smokey quartz!
On Aug 19, 2010 at 2:09 pm #
Chicky Bear-Tara says:This is beautiful NY Bella! I would wear it year round!