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La Sirena
About this design:
I was inspired by the fresh pick La Sirena to create this necklace.
Components:
Abalone, Beaddazzled lampwork beads, Peacock Biwas, Rainbow Flourite, Green Zebra Jasper, Fuschite Ruby with Pyrite, Peridot, Amethyst, Sterling SilverAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Oct 11, 2010 at 3:33 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Martha, this is wonderful!
On Oct 11, 2010 at 3:36 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:WOW WOW WOW this is great. Love that toggle..love everything about it
On Oct 11, 2010 at 4:05 pm #
C Clark says:This is beautiful. Everything works together. You really brought out the colors in the Abalone.
On Oct 11, 2010 at 5:24 pm #
K H says:Great mix of colors and that clasp is as cute as a bug!!!
On Oct 11, 2010 at 8:16 pm #
NY Bella says:Martha, This is breath-taking! Wonderful color combo and great design!
On Oct 11, 2010 at 9:04 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:OMG, so pretty.
On Oct 11, 2010 at 11:09 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:YUM! LOVE this one Martha … great use of colors, shapes, stick pearls, abalone, the works!!! Sweeeettttt! SLS
On Oct 12, 2010 at 12:29 am #
Boston Lady says:La Sirena es muy bonita my dear Sunny chickie. I absolutely love this one and have put it into my favs file. It is just an eye catcher to anyone who wears it. You did a fabulous job! Such a talent.
Smile!
On Oct 12, 2010 at 8:22 am #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:This is a fabulous piece Martha! I would wear it at the drop of a hat! Love it.
On Oct 12, 2010 at 8:45 am #
Beadazzled says:Thanks for the plug…and now this design has inspired me…thanks…
On Oct 12, 2010 at 10:26 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:You did a great job interpreting this Fresh Pick! Lovely necklace.
On Oct 12, 2010 at 11:40 am #
AllureofGemsGlamJulia says:Martha, it is awesome
On Oct 12, 2010 at 12:15 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow this is really pretty, love the colors.
On Oct 12, 2010 at 2:36 pm #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Darling Chickies! Your kind words make my day!
On Oct 12, 2010 at 3:03 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:Wow, Martha…this is a fantastic necklace! Every single component “fits”! If you can’t think of anything else to do with it, you can always send it my way! LOL
On Oct 12, 2010 at 6:26 pm #
Mokie B says:Love it!
On Oct 12, 2010 at 6:40 pm #
leafy river says:Fabulous!
On Oct 12, 2010 at 6:42 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:This beauty could easily lure me to ruin on the rocks… such beautiful rocks, so artfully combined!
On Oct 13, 2010 at 5:55 pm #
Leigh D says:Very pretty – caught my eye immediately
On Oct 16, 2010 at 2:54 pm #
Jewelologie - Jackie says:Beautiful beads and beautiful design!
On Oct 16, 2010 at 5:52 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Very nice Martha!! Daring combo of different beads that works like magic
On Nov 02, 2010 at 10:11 am #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Chickies! I really appreciate all your kind words!