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Starfruit, yum
About this design:
So I found these gemstones that remind me of starfruit, in shape & color. I thought they were fun, and i wanted them to stand out.
Components:
Starfuit shaped gemstones, silver plate chain & claspAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Oct 03, 2010 at 10:50 am #
Skittles mommy says:Those are cool beads! Love the design with the multiple strands of chain. I would totally wear this!
On Oct 03, 2010 at 12:47 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Pretty Lorrie I had the same idea but my piece I thought of would have the large beads and then alot of small beads instead of the chain….great minds think alike!!!
your’s is lovely!!!
On Oct 03, 2010 at 2:54 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Thank you Cheryl & Deb!
Deb have you posted what you made? I would love to see! :d Great minds indeed!
On Oct 03, 2010 at 3:32 pm #
Boston Lady says:I really love this one. Into the favs. Thanks for sharing dear chickie.
On Oct 03, 2010 at 3:59 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:I like this one, and it does look like star fruit, how cool is that
On Oct 03, 2010 at 5:04 pm #
NY Bella says:Yes, It really does look like a star fruit! Very pretty!
On Oct 03, 2010 at 6:09 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Thank you Carol, Amanda, & Bella!
On Oct 04, 2010 at 3:05 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Yum, starfruit! They are really showcased with all that cool chain! Very lovely, Lorrie!
On Oct 04, 2010 at 8:57 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Oct 04, 2010 at 10:06 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:I love this one Lorrie, you did a great job on it!!
On Oct 04, 2010 at 11:10 am #
sunny chick says:Another winning design!
On Oct 04, 2010 at 11:34 am #
Chippy Chick aka Lindys says:Wonderful necklace Lorrie! Love the starfruit beads!
On Oct 04, 2010 at 11:57 am #
grama rose aka stormy says:Lorrie I haven’t made mine yet it is still in my thoughts it was just amazing to see this lovely piece you did!
On Oct 04, 2010 at 12:05 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Thank you all so much!
On Oct 04, 2010 at 1:17 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Another awesome chain design…I love those starfruit beads! I’d like to see your design too, Deb, whenever it becomes a reality!
On Oct 04, 2010 at 9:26 pm #
Lynn g says:Looks soooo yummy!!!!
On Oct 06, 2010 at 10:12 pm #
Mommykat Bubbly Chick says:Thanks Deb, Thanks Lynn!