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Misterio del mar
About this design:
Once again inspired by the majestic sea.
Components:
Lampork glass pendant, Hill Tribes silver, fresh water pearls, Abalone, Swarovski crystal, sterling silver, etc.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Jan 08, 2011 at 9:25 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Martha, once again you have impressed me with one of your gorgeous sea-themed designs! Love the design and the fabulous colors! Great pendant!
On Jan 08, 2011 at 10:14 pm #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:WOW! Absolutely stunning necklace!
On Jan 08, 2011 at 10:31 pm #
MoonBell says:I can’t get over the colors… haven’t even gotten around to drooling over the design yet!
On Jan 08, 2011 at 10:36 pm #
Classy Chick JbyJill says:Martha~ this is very striking!!!
On Jan 08, 2011 at 10:55 pm #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:LOVE, LOVE the color palette, Martha, and the design is wonderful!
On Jan 08, 2011 at 11:09 pm #
Sandy S says:Very enticing!
On Jan 08, 2011 at 11:28 pm #
Orchid Betty says:WOW this necklace is amazing; love everything about it, fabulous design and color!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 12:10 am #
Boston Lady says:Martha, this necklace is off the hook! I love those blue coin pearls especially. Great, great job. You certainly have an eye for detail. Thanks so much for sharing tonight. Smile!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 4:46 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Stunning Martha, love this necklace!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 5:36 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Absolutely wondeful! I love the colors in this!!!!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 6:37 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Beautiful design, Martha! The dark blue pearls are gorgeous with the abalone and silver!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 7:03 am #
Linda Talbott says:Stunning! I love the Lampwork bead and all the components you chose to use … it’s a beautiful piece.
On Jan 09, 2011 at 10:27 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Mmmm love the deep iridescent blue-purple in this necklace, especially with the abalone. Very mysterious!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 11:18 am #
The Dud says:I lover everything about this necklace!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 11:36 am #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:I love the necklace, the design and the touch of silver. What a keeper and a beauty of a pick!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 11:39 am #
K H says:I love the colors!!! They are so classy that this necklace will go with just about any outfit!!!!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 11:56 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:Love the flow of this necklace, also the glass pendant is gorgeous. As another commented, the color palette is beautiful. Amazingly stunning!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 12:31 pm #
Claire C says:This is mermaid jewelry. Since I am a mermaid, I adore this creation. There are so many wonderful touches here, speaking of your love of the sea and your skill at capturing its mystery. The colors alone take my breathe away.
On Jan 09, 2011 at 1:54 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Martha this is stunning!!!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 2:38 pm #
NY Bella says:Ditto to all the above comments!! Congrats on such a beautiful piece!
On Jan 09, 2011 at 4:39 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:NY Bella beat me to the ‘ditto’!
This is beautiful Martha. Those coin pearls are lovely and perfect!
Not that it’s related, by my confirmation/saint name is Martha.
On Jan 09, 2011 at 4:45 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Ahhhhh, another sea-worthy creation by Martha! I love the focal and how you hung it, along with the color choice and flow of the other beads. It’s a winner!! SLS
On Jan 09, 2011 at 6:34 pm #
sunny chick says:Thank you so much, Chickies! Your lovely comments fill my heart with pearls of joy!
Cindy, wow! My mother said she was going to name me “Christina.” However, after I was born she changed her mind and named me “Martha.”
On Jan 09, 2011 at 9:29 pm #
Pam E aka funky tulip says:great colors, great design!
On Jan 10, 2011 at 8:15 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Martha, You did an amazing job on this beauty!! I absolutely love the colors!!! Fave!!
On Jan 10, 2011 at 8:55 am #
sunny chick says:Thank you so much, Pam and Karen!
On Jan 10, 2011 at 3:28 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:“Once again inspired by the majestic sea”…and once again magnificent!!! Martha, I love this as much as I loved the last one! You do such a wonderful job of drawing on the mysteries of the sea!
On Jan 10, 2011 at 4:14 pm #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Deb!
On Jan 10, 2011 at 4:53 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:this is so great! Love the pendant and the little off set abalone. You always have a special little tuch that only you would think of!
On Jan 10, 2011 at 7:34 pm #
Lynn g says:This is great Martha, everything goes so well together.
On Jan 10, 2011 at 8:37 pm #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Kristi and Lynn! I sincerely appreciate your lovely comments!
On Mar 22, 2012 at 9:32 pm #
Marlene says:Very cool creation