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Flowering Kyanite
About this design:
Another kyanite teardrop used! This one took almost 6 months to get from seedling to full bloom! Got the pendant wrapped, but didn't like anything I tried to do with it.
Components:
Kyanite, keishi pearls, seed pearls sterling silverAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 11:17 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Joyce, this is stunning!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 12:01 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Six months was obviously the perfect “growing period” for this fantastic creation, Joyce…I love it and it’s definitely a fave!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 12:03 pm #
Canadian chicky karen says:Gorgeous!!!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 12:17 pm #
NY Bella says:Beautiful! Love it!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 12:52 pm #
jewel in NP says:You might not like where it started but I really love where you ended that is beautiful besides Kyanite is one of my fav stones you made it even more if thats possible
On Sep 02, 2010 at 12:54 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:This is very lovely I love what you did with the whole necklace!!!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 12:58 pm #
Arja A says:What a beauty this is. Love it:)
On Sep 02, 2010 at 1:02 pm #
MoonBell says:Love it! Right to my faves.
On Sep 02, 2010 at 1:08 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:It was worth the wait… this is gorgeous !!!!!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 1:32 pm #
Lynn g says:I just love it, I love your creation!!!!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 1:57 pm #
Sonja says:Absolutely beautiful…yes stunning!!!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 2:04 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Fabulous wrap job Joyce!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 2:07 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Joyce, this gorgeous pendant was definitely worth the wait! Your necklace is so delicate and feminine — love it!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 2:56 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:Fabulous design! The pendant is amazing, too.
On Sep 02, 2010 at 7:04 pm #
Reet says:Stunning pendant!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 10:42 pm #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:WOW!! Stunning…straight to my faves!!!
On Sep 02, 2010 at 11:43 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:Wow is right!! great job
On Sep 03, 2010 at 12:03 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Very pretty … I really like this. SLS
On Sep 03, 2010 at 11:34 pm #
Faithful Chick aka Faith says:Joyce gorgeous!
It was worth every minute you put into it. love this. 
On Sep 04, 2010 at 3:01 pm #
Gemme Designs says:This is absolutely fabulous!!! What an awesome way to use the keishi pearls!! SO WOW, INSTANT FAV!!!
On Sep 04, 2010 at 3:04 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is gorgeous!! I love this one!
On Sep 05, 2010 at 10:15 am #
Joyce M says:Thanks all! A goal lately has been to finish the started and stopped in frustration pieces! One down, many more to go.
On Jul 28, 2011 at 2:40 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:This is so delicate and beautiful! Breathtaking!