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Monica - The Wear with Everything Necklace

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About this design:

This is a surprise gift for my new sister-in-law, Monica. Last weekend I was visiting them in Houston and had my 'wear with everything' necklace that I made a few years ago - she loved it and I really think she'll be surprised when she goes to the mailbox this week.

Every bead cap is different, and it has lots of Hill Tribe and Bali Silver. And of course, the most elaborate bead caps had to be the inspiration for the earrings!

It literally is a necklace that you can wear with almost anything ... wear it long or doubled over or wrapped multiple times around your wrist, etc. I pack mine everytime I'm making a trip, whether it's to wear with business or casual clothes. It always gets comments and I've even gotten a few custom orders while I've been wearing mine. The cord gets softer over time so I think she'll enjoy it for years to come.

Components:

Pearls in several sizes and shapes, hill tribe silver, bali silver, black waxed silk cord

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Sep 12, 2010 at 12:41 pm #
Sonja says:

Gorgeous!!!! Simply elegant!
On Sep 12, 2010 at 12:42 pm #
Vampire Chickie Ravin says:

Beautiful, as always! And a fave!
On Sep 12, 2010 at 12:57 pm #
Arja A says:

Shannon, I do love these!
On Sep 12, 2010 at 1:07 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:

Love it!
Monica is a lucky lady! I know she’ll love it too!
On Sep 12, 2010 at 1:37 pm #
LeighAnn F says:

Wow! I absolutely love it. I always have loved the combination of pearls and hill tribe silver! What a great piece!!
On Sep 12, 2010 at 3:53 pm #
K H says:

Totally awesome!!!!!
On Sep 12, 2010 at 4:30 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:

pretty!
On Sep 12, 2010 at 6:53 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:

great necklace, love the combination
On Sep 12, 2010 at 7:26 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:

Delightful! Shannon, this would get tons of wear if it were mine. I am sure that Monica will love this!
On Sep 12, 2010 at 9:11 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Thanks you guys. I just finished packing it up and paying for the shipping through PayPal (my latest find for fast shipping instead of going to the post office) so tomorrow it will be dropped in a large mailbox on my way to work. I’m hoping she loves it!! SLS
On Sep 12, 2010 at 9:42 pm #
Lynn g says:

Wow this is very neat, your sister in law will love, a lucky girl too.
On Sep 13, 2010 at 2:12 am #
MoonBell says:

A new fave, what a great concept!
On Sep 13, 2010 at 8:03 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:

Your sister-in-law is a very lucky lady to receive this beauty!!
On Sep 13, 2010 at 8:09 am #
Linda Talbott says:

This is so lovely. The black cord with the pearls and silver are a wonderful combination. There is also something kind of Victorianish about it that I love.
On Sep 13, 2010 at 9:33 am #
sunny chick says:

Lovely! Your sister-in-law will love it!
On Sep 18, 2010 at 2:31 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Monica just got this today and is wearing it with jeans to the Houston Astros game tonight!! SLS
On Sep 20, 2010 at 7:56 am #
Eeka Mouse says:

This is great – versatile, attractive, unusual.