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…” read »- on “Flying Home”:
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“Yes it would, also try just a regular acrylic paint
…” read » - on “Rustic Agate”:
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…” read » - on “Cool Summer Necklace”:
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…” read » 
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…” read » - on “Coconut meets Tagua”:
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…” read » - on “Lush Greens”:
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Ruby Delight
About this design:
I loved these faceted Ruby Quartz beads the minute I saw them & knew they would look great with silver wirework
Components:
Ruby Quartz, 18g Sterling Silver wire, Bali Silver beadcaps, Sterling Silver findingsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jul 26, 2009 at 1:48 pm #
Leigh D says:I love your wirework – these are simply gorgeous!
On Jul 26, 2009 at 2:31 pm #
seashellsally says:Echo Leigh D. I have been enjoying your wirework. Well done on all of your designs. Is the spiral your signature?
From one wire wrangler to another, well done!
On Jul 26, 2009 at 3:11 pm #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:Thank you Leigh & seashellsally
I suppose spirals are my signature as they feature a lot in stuff I’ve made. I’ve just started making jewellery again after nearly a years break, partly inspired by seeing all the designs on here. I love the whole process of working with silver & copper wire & the freedom you have to create your own designs. I’m in the middle of making a quartz & wirework bracelet which I will post on here soon!
I’m not fantastic at it but I’m slowly teaching myself different things with the help of books & magazines
On Jul 26, 2009 at 4:00 pm #
Margareta says:What a delight indeed!! Marvellous, delicious colour and design – very much to my taste
On Jul 26, 2009 at 4:40 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:These are beautiful! The color is so vivid and looks great with silver. Once again, I am enthralled by your marvelous spirals!
On Jul 26, 2009 at 7:09 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:Your earrings are so nice!
On Jul 26, 2009 at 10:45 pm #
Shani says:These earrings are so original you did an awsome job!
On Jul 27, 2009 at 3:08 am #
Little Round Chick says:There you go with those spirals again and they are super. You do such lovely spirals and with the red beads it’s a WOW!
On Jul 27, 2009 at 4:34 am #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:Thank you chicks!
On Jul 27, 2009 at 8:42 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:I love the uniquenes of these.
And those ruby quartz rounds are such a luscious rich red.
On Jul 27, 2009 at 10:52 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Nice job on those earrings, Spiral Chick!
On Jul 27, 2009 at 11:12 am #
CAS says:Very very COOL!
On Jul 27, 2009 at 1:31 pm #
Anita QoG Funny Chick says:CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!!!!!
On Jul 27, 2009 at 2:34 pm #
Deborah says:Very pretty! Love those spirals!
On Jul 27, 2009 at 8:50 pm #
Cthings says:Yes the look great with silver! Very fabulous earrings!
On Jul 28, 2009 at 4:14 pm #
Starsparkle Spiral Chick says:Thank you!
On Jul 29, 2009 at 5:10 pm #
ANDREA BEAD SOUP says:AGAIN, I LOVE YOUR WORK!!!