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Pink Biwa Necklace

by Diane Cauley on 01/13/11

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About this design:

This started out with the czech pressed teardrops and quartz teardrops as a bracelet without the pearls. I thought the pearls might liven it up a little (they had been in my stash for a while and I couldn't figure how to use them) and had a matching pendant so this turned into what you see :)!

Components:

angelskin pink biwa pearls, czech pressed glass teardrops, silk ribbon, rose fossil coral pendant, quartz teardrops

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On Jan 13, 2011 at 10:54 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Diane, this necklace is lovely! I really like how this turned out!
On Jan 13, 2011 at 10:56 pm #
Diane Cauley says:

Thanks Lynn! The process was fun and I finally got to use my biwa
On Jan 14, 2011 at 12:43 am #
BeadAddict says:

This is stunning! I really like the mix of textures.
On Jan 14, 2011 at 2:27 am #
K H says:

The biwas are perfect with the fossil coral!!!! The pink is neutral and the textures take center stage
On Jan 14, 2011 at 7:57 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:

Beautiful!
On Jan 14, 2011 at 8:44 am #
Steph says:

like it like it like it
On Jan 14, 2011 at 8:54 am #
Linda Talbott says:

Stunning. I love the rose fossil coral pendant, and the stick pearls with the teardrops make it beautiful.
On Jan 14, 2011 at 9:05 am #
Science Chick Runs Sibes says:

Gorgeous…this looks like sea urchins sitting atop coral at sea. But, in your design the coral takes center stage. Isn’t it amazing how a design grows–the beads, shapes and colors seem to take on a life of their own until they draw you to a final, stunning piece.
On Jan 14, 2011 at 9:08 am #
sunny chick says:

Beautiful necklace! I love the texture of this design!
On Jan 14, 2011 at 10:11 am #
Reet says:

LOve design, love color, love everything about this necklace!
On Jan 14, 2011 at 11:03 am #
Orchid Betty says:

Love the combination of the teardrops with the pearls and the pendant added the right touch, gorgeous design!
On Jan 14, 2011 at 11:07 am #
Harmony on Strings says:

This is charming.
On Jan 14, 2011 at 12:06 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:

This is lovely Daine so breathtaking!! I am putting into my favs love it!!!
On Jan 14, 2011 at 12:18 pm #
Lynn g says:

Wow this is a statement piece, very neat..
On Jan 14, 2011 at 1:07 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:

This is a marvelous design, Diane! Everything in it works together perfectly! I’m glad you found such a wonderful use for those biwas!
On Jan 14, 2011 at 1:14 pm #
Little Round Chick says:

Fabulous combination of color and texture.
On Jan 14, 2011 at 1:39 pm #
MoonBell says:

Very neat! It’s interesting, elegant, fun and funky all at the same time.
On Jan 14, 2011 at 1:48 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:

Very pretty design Diane!
On Jan 14, 2011 at 4:36 pm #
Bella Chick aka C Hill says:

Wow! stunning!
On Jan 14, 2011 at 5:48 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

Diane, FAVE! It is fun and funky with an elegant twist like Moon Bell said. Makes me wanna pull out my biwa pearls and stop saving them! Thank you for the inspiration. SLS
On Jan 14, 2011 at 8:23 pm #
NY Bella says:

Beautiful piece!
On Jan 15, 2011 at 10:08 pm #
Diane Cauley says:

Thank you so much chickies for all of your encouragement! You all make me smile So glad that you like it!
On Jan 16, 2011 at 5:13 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:

I have some biwas too, waiting for their right home! Great mix of beads and colors – great work, Diane!
On Jan 18, 2011 at 1:43 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:

Very cool!

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