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on “Simply Crystal”:“Wow! Simply gorgeous!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Mary S-- You could try using Swellegant instead of LOS. These are slightly acidic and shouldn't…” read »
on “A Green Cuff”:“Wow! Blown away. Thanks for all the pics. Wow!…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Great earrings. Can't wait to see what you do with the 16g.…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Wanda, I really like this. Love the Butterfly theme and admire all the hard work…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Please let Jimmy know that he is my first on-line crush. Love a guy who…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Thank you all. Let me share with you, brass is the hardest metal I have worked…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautiful! Fabulous pendant...makes for a beautiful necklace.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Dream is the perfect word to use for this set. Oh my gosh!!!!!…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Much fabulocity here. I'm a huuuuuge Aqua nugget fan. They look great with Quartz.It has such…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks for that tutorial,FB. I would never have guessed about the "loop first" method. I'll give…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I read your tute and found it very easy to follow! And must agree with Kate and…” read »
on “Mystic Mystery”:“Love that color! Great design, too.
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“YUM! Can I have mine with shortbread? This is such a gorgeous technique, Julia,…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“No earrings for Prince Jimmy! I 'm wearing the earrings! LOL Thank you very much! These…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Blue with brass. What more could anyone want? Great design.
…” read » - on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“My kind of color! Love the design, too! Isn't it great to have a stash when…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Mmmmmm, yummy color! Love it!
…” read » - on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Kate is right, It definitely has that "industrial chic" look. Great color, excellent design! …” read »
on “Butterfly Dance”:“Thanks so much everyone. When I designed this I was thinking that the butterflies were skipping…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Great Pendant! Love it! If you aren't sure about the design, put it away for a…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Instant summer! Love 'em!
…” read » - on “Butterfly Dance”:
“You should be pleased. You have made a unique and lovely design.
…” read » - on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Glorious color and a great design!
…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Guys can be such a pain. I'm sure ear rings would look great even if…” read »
- on “Just Plum Pretty”:
“This is a gorgeous piece! Love the purple against the Vintaj. Just beautiful!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! I keep thinking I'll get tired of making these…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Hey, thanks everyone. Cindy, I'm not sure what I'll do with the 16g but…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Love the way you used heart gems to go with the pendant, for the earrings. Great…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Ode to a Rose”:
“Darling!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Nice!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Lovely set!…” read »
- on “Butterfly Dance”:
“Great design Wanda!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Terrific earrings! So jealous of your "gift" - not only of the copper & scraps,…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“I like how you have the concave & domed circles alternating. Makes for a striking (pun…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Beautifully done.…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Thanks Nancy, the wire work was a bit tricky ! I had to do the…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“The non-traditional look is stunning.…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Very smart looking.…” read »
Rockstar
About this design:
More chain, Loving chain you all know by now lol, and of course black onyx is one of very favorites!! It will be for sale. I love the mixture of gunpowder chain ( which I used two kinds, took one apart and re-invented it) and black onyx!!!
Components:
Two Types Gunpowder Chain, Jump Rings, Black Onyx,Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 06, 2010 at 4:50 pm #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Very elegant, Sonja
On Sep 06, 2010 at 10:03 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Definatly enjoying all of the chain creations I am seeing! keep up the great work!
On Sep 06, 2010 at 10:20 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Fave hands down Sonja!! This SOOOOOO ROCKS! I would wear this in a hot second!!
On Sep 06, 2010 at 10:22 pm #
Sonja says:I love how you talk you sound like me…do you perhaps say bitchin camaro because if you you are me!!! LOL and thank you
On Sep 06, 2010 at 10:30 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:It’d be totally bitchin Mustang for me…right on!
but yah….Woot! I know…I’m your semi evil not as attractive twin!!! HA! That’s it dudette!! ::Happy dances::
On Sep 06, 2010 at 10:35 pm #
Sonja says:LOL what makes you think I’m sooo good ha ha… decietful packaging;) Just kidding I’m a good girl now after many yrs of learning hard lesson after hard lesson. But you are like me in a lot of ways I can tell!
On Sep 06, 2010 at 10:38 pm #
Lynn g says:This is very elegant, the chain and the beads are set in a good proportion.
On Sep 06, 2010 at 10:38 pm #
Sonja says:Oh and by the way Ravin you are beautiful!!!
On Sep 06, 2010 at 10:40 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:Awwww… ::blushin’ now:: thank you…and yah, I know ALL about those really crappy life lessons as well..heh
On Sep 07, 2010 at 4:12 am #
Beana says:Who would have guessed that YOU of ALL PEOPLE would make something black?!?!? hehehe jk jk
It’s an awesome necklace! Love the chain and of course the color
On Sep 07, 2010 at 7:16 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Love this!!
On Sep 07, 2010 at 9:12 am #
Sonja says:Thank You!!!!
On Sep 07, 2010 at 8:38 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:great!