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Fusion
About this design:
Contemplating cars, I came across this beautiful rendering of the Fusion. Though I usually stick to analogous colors, this time I contrasted the blue lapis with a brown stone for a more versatility. The oval is denim lapis.
Components:
Lapis, brown andalucite, lapis, silver plated beads with an oval bead in denim lapis.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Dec 23, 2010 at 7:49 am #
Linda Talbott says:Beautiful ~ that Denim Lapis oval is wonderful, and I love the way you included the brown beads … great design.
On Dec 23, 2010 at 10:04 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Clare, This is gorgeous I love the mix of the blue and brown!!!
On Dec 23, 2010 at 10:19 am #
sunny chick says:Pretty!
On Dec 23, 2010 at 11:28 am #
Rosie says:Love the colors and contrast!
On Dec 23, 2010 at 12:55 pm #
KPJEWELS says:Very pretty.
On Dec 23, 2010 at 8:44 pm #
Lynn g says:Very nice.
On Dec 23, 2010 at 9:39 pm #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:Very pretty combo and love the contrast.
On Dec 23, 2010 at 11:56 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:very pretty bracelet!!!
On Dec 24, 2010 at 11:03 am #
Claire C says:Thank you all! Now on to the Honda, the Nissan, the Mercedes, the Volkswagon, etc. No end of inspiration, is there? After all, some of the best designers in the world are hired by car companies, so what is not to emulate. I did attend the recent dazzling auto show at the Convention Center and took photos. Love those “concept” vehicles.
On Dec 24, 2010 at 11:09 am #
Eeka Mouse says:You may be starting a new trend… designing jewelry to coordinate w/ the customer’s car! Hmm, I have a black Honda w/ grey interior… must get to work… include stick pearls because it’s a stick shift?…