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on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“Love thgese Lynda. Beautiful and rustic! Will give the tute a look!…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I too am a huge fan of annealed steel wire for jewelry projects. After removing…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“Funny, Deb Harding, I borrowed the book from the library because of one of your posts…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“I think them! Love the color combination. They would go with everything.…” read »
on “To be,or not to be? Advice needed.”:“Inspiring me about what to do with all my smaller chips, stones, etc! Extra nice design…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Both the flowers and the earrings are beautiful! Great job capturing the feel of the real…” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Those leaves are gorgeous...this bracelet is a perfect setting for.them.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“I have that same book....its awesome isn't it? You did an excellant job on the leather…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“Fantastic job...you definitely captured the look of your flowers. I seriously want your flowers...lol.…” read »
on “Bluebells”:“Thank you ladies, so glad you like them
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on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“You can't beat black with silver and pearls! Great designs!…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“love how you're exploring so many beautiful variations with this technique, Julia....they all end up in…” read »
on “Tourmaline Dream”:“This a stunning piece, the heart pendant,WOW!!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Gorgeous!!…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“It is 3 strands of sari silk. The silk is knotted on either side of…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I agree with Kate. Bright and cheerful! Love it, love it...want it.…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“What a nice, clean design. Both are winners. I have been working on jewelry…” read »
on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:“These would definitely cheer me up, love them both! I have some of this sari silk…” read »
on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:“Fantastic, I really like it.…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“very pretty !…” read »
on “Totally Teal”:“This is lovely work - you should be very proud. And that totally teal bracelet is…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“This is wonderful - a really sweet design and I especially love the cute earrings to…” read »
- on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love them all!!…” read »
on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:“Love it! still trying to figure out how you did this tricky wire work. …” read »
on “Country Leaves”:“Oh My Goodness!! This is so bright and cheerful! I usually associate maple leaves with Fall…” read »
- on “Cultus Lake Market”:
“Great looking jewelry - enjoyed looking!…” read »
- on “Tourmaline Dream”:
“Beautiful necklace and I love the design of your earrings!!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design!…” read »
- on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Beautiful piece. I love the vintage look, and the cabochon is fabulous.…” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“This is a fun and easy bracelet. Lots of options to make matching earrings. …” read »
- on “Country Leaves”:
“I love copper and am crazy about these! Those Czech leaves are gorgeous.…” read »
on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:“Beautiful classic look. Very nice work!!…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Can you please tell me if the 14 gauge is Dead Soft? I just started…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“I really like your bracele, the design is great! Good work.…” read »
on “Grampa's old tree”:“Love the way your design makes the pendant pop. Gorgeous colors! Great design!…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Great design for your pendant. Beautiful!…” read »
- on “Bluebells”:
“You have captured the real thing in these earrings beautifully. Lovely work!…” read »
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Dragon's Blood & Crystal
About this design:
While out shopping with a friend a couple of weeks ago, I saw a necklace in a jewlry store made of Bloodstone coins and 2 colors of green crystals.... I was inspired to make this one. it has a different stone, a combo of crystal bicones and round opaque fire-polished beads, and more silver than the one in the store. I like how it came out... and best of all, my friend said she thinks it looks better than the one in the store!
I made a bracelet to match, and a choice of earrings... but it's going to be hard to part with this one!
Components:
Dragon's Blood Jasper, Khaki Swarovski xtals, deep red fire-polished beads, sterling silver.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Dec 11, 2010 at 10:18 am #
Reet says:Lovely necklace!
On Dec 11, 2010 at 10:19 am #
Orchid Betty says:Lovely color combination and a beautiful design!
On Dec 11, 2010 at 11:00 am #
sunny chick says:Eeka! What a gorgeous set! It’s a keeper for sure!
On Dec 11, 2010 at 12:45 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:wow those crystals really make this pop!! i would keep it if you love it….I say that and omg I have tons of pieces I can’t where them all!!!! Beautiful!!!
On Dec 11, 2010 at 2:17 pm #
K H says:Mary, this is amazing!!! I love the look of drangon’s blood with red crystal!!!!
On Dec 11, 2010 at 3:12 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:Wow, I love this. So very beautiful. Gives me an idea for some ocean jasper coins I’ve been pondering over, may I borrow the concept? Just wow!
On Dec 11, 2010 at 5:23 pm #
Eeka Mouse says:Thanks everyone! Amanda, be my guest… ideas keep moving from hand to hand, changing a bit along the way… Katherine, this DBJ/red combo made me think of those earrings you made.
On Dec 12, 2010 at 8:47 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is beautiful. I love the coin stones with their silvery tone.