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on “Bluebells”:“Gorgeous earrings; gorgeous flowers! Thanks for sharing both.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Very pretty!…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This is a piece one can wear from day to night, very beautiful!…” read »
- on “Totally Teal”:
“Wanda the ring is cute, did you a spiral worked in to your ring?…” read »
on “Garden Droplets”:“Love it....You always inspire me, Ali !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“Wanda you are such a skilled artist. Love those bracelets....Teal is such a happy color.…” read »
on “a taste of honey”:“Gorgeous Doktor! My kind of colors.…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Ooops! I meant, Thank you all!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks you!....…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“The copper, the stones--love it all. Lovely, dramatic design.…” read »
- on “Prince Moai”:
“Great set. Jimmy's a lucky moai.…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“Love it! Exquisite beads.…” read »
on “Prince Moai”:“These pieces are just stunning!!!!! Love looking at the lovely projects beaders have done..it is…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“You could always start learning etching! I find that 16g through 20g copper makes some of…” read »
on “Violet Tendril Earrings”:“Wonderful use of the sari silk ribbons! Love the earrings! I'm so glad lucite is not…” read »
on “Lovely Impression”:“KO thread is used without a needle because of the stiffness of it. At Lima beads…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Thanks Lynda and Kate!
I'll take a closer look at Swellegant.
Lynda, thank you for the…” read » - on “Prince Moai”:
“Great looking pieces Jimmy is wearing. The nuggets are gorgeous.
…” read » 
on “Prince Moai”:“I have a huge crush on Jimmy too and he loves wearing all the blink. LOL…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Hi, Mary. There are other ways to get the oxidized look without the smell of…” read »
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 »
Fade To Black
About this design:
Ravin inspired it... it's for sale soon! Here's to you...hope you love it!!!
Components:
Sterling Silver Clasp, Golden Pyrite, Redesigned Chain, Lots and Lots of Jump Rings, Black OnyxAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Sep 08, 2010 at 11:31 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:OMGOMGOMGomgomg!!!! Awesome!!!! Fave! LOVE it!!!
On Sep 09, 2010 at 12:34 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:great design Sonja!
On Sep 09, 2010 at 12:44 am #
Sonja says:Thank you ladies!!!
On Sep 09, 2010 at 1:31 am #
Beana says:Awesome piece! Love it!
On Sep 09, 2010 at 7:45 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Nice design Sonja!
On Sep 09, 2010 at 8:17 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is lovely and very classy. I love the way it moves from lighter beads to the black Onyx, and the length is great. You don’t see too many operal length necklaces anymore, and I love them!
On Sep 09, 2010 at 8:21 am #
Sonja says:Thats funny you should say that because it seems that is all I make is opera length… Thank you very much!!!
On Sep 09, 2010 at 9:18 am #
sunny chick says:Fabulous!
On Sep 09, 2010 at 11:02 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:This is so beautiful Sonja! Love the elegance of the grays and black!
LOL!
Wish something like this would work with my stature. Being vertically challenged, they make me look shorter than I already am.
On Sep 09, 2010 at 11:16 am #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Love this one!!
On Sep 09, 2010 at 1:20 pm #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Another stunning piece, Sonja !!!!
On Sep 09, 2010 at 6:06 pm #
Sonja says:Thank you so much ladies!!!! Very appreciated!!
On Sep 10, 2010 at 12:01 pm #
Lynn g says:This is very nice….