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on “All Wired Up”:“Sorry, Becky...I meant to respond to your question about the waxed linen, too. The coating does wear…” read »
on “Sea Breeze”:“Very cool! I especially love the sun and the silk!…” read »
on “All Wired Up”:“Lynda, thank you, it makes sense to me
…” read »- on “Close to my Heart”:
“I see a family heirloom. What a personal, beautiful expression of motherhood.…” read »
on “Fortunate mistake”:“Mistakes often lead to new and fantastic discoveries. Just look at how goldstone was invented. Hope…” read »
on “My seashore stack bracelets”:“Awesome!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“What a great outcome! Love the effect it had on the ammonite, and those rondelles are…” read »
on “The Uh Ohs!”:“So cute!…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Love this!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Very, very nice!…” read »
- on “Fortunate mistake”:
“Me TOOOO!!!! What a cool outcome for a potential disaster!! You need to tell…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Hi Becky-Yep, those are blue dyed zebra jasper beads.…” read »
- on “My seashore stack bracelets”:
“Very pretty
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“I really like the effect
…” read » - on “Close to my Heart”:
“Not only did you save money, but you made something that is so close too your…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Love the idea, gorgeous work, Jess
…” read » - on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Great piece, Coral, loving the asymmetry
…” read » - on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“Fun earrings
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on “Nesting Instinct”:“Beautiful!!!…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Beautiful necklace and sentiment, Jess! I love your style!!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely design, Coral!! Are those blue dyed zebras?…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“FAB-YOO-LOUS!!!!! WOW! Fantastic nestwork and SUCH a cute idea!!!! How are the kids?? Baby…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Fabulous design for your mother necklace!…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Beautiful wire work in this, and that nest is so cute. I'm sure she will love…” read »
on “Peridot Pleasure”:“This beautiful Julia as always!…” read »
- on “Lavender and Tarragon in Blooms”:
“Beautiful!…” read »
- on “More the Merrier Re-design”:
“WOW!…” read »
- on “Turquoise Feather”:
“Pretty!…” read »
- on “Peacock Tail Feathers”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “All Wired Up”:
“Fabulous!…” read »
- on “Ebony & Ivory”:
“Great piece!…” read »
- on “Flowers and Butterflies”:
“Lovely!b…” read »
- on “The Uh Ohs!”:
“These are pretty!…” read »
- on “Nesting Instinct”:
“Gorgeous!==i…” read »
- on “Close to my Heart”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Sparkle Shine”:
“Beautiful necklace Coral!…” read »
- on “Maroon Sun”:
“Thank you Old Beaded Lady!!…” read »
on “Asymetrical blues and browns”:“Very pretty...perfect pairing of colors and materials!…” read »
About this design:
I wanted to make something that looked ancient like the focal bead. I ended up selling this piece.
Components:
Turquoise, sterling rondells and toggle, an antique bead from Afghanistan.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Oct 13, 2010 at 5:43 pm #
NY Bella says:This is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats on your sale!
On Oct 13, 2010 at 5:57 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Very nice … love that focal. Makes you wanna drool over it! Welcome to LB!! SLS
On Oct 13, 2010 at 6:16 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:Very pretty. Love the focal bead. Looks very ancient Oriental or Indian. Lovely.
On Oct 13, 2010 at 6:24 pm #
sunny chick says:Beautiful! Congrats on the sale!
On Oct 13, 2010 at 6:57 pm #
Lynn g says:This is really neat, I like the focal.
On Oct 13, 2010 at 7:00 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:It DOES look like something you’d find in a book on ancient jewelry. Very nice! Timeless beauty…
On Oct 13, 2010 at 8:08 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:I really like the way the focal is suspended on this necklace.
On Oct 13, 2010 at 8:14 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:very cool
On Oct 13, 2010 at 10:30 pm #
Boston Lady says:WOW! This piece is gorgeous. You really achieved your goal of making this ancient looking. I love it! Congrats! on selling it too.
On Oct 14, 2010 at 8:12 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Awesome design!! Congrats on the sale!!
On Oct 14, 2010 at 2:41 pm #
Mokie B says:I like your style. Simply Elegant! M
On Oct 14, 2010 at 5:22 pm #
Helen K says:This is a classic!
On Oct 16, 2010 at 2:49 pm #
Jewelologie - Jackie says:All I can say is…WOW! Beautiful beads and focal bead.
On Oct 16, 2010 at 5:39 pm #
Gemme Designs says:Awesome!! You totally succeeded with the ancient look, looks intriguing and mysterious
Great combo with the turquoise also!