The Design Gallery
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Chatter
on “My MacGyver Heart”:“Absolutely gorgeous! You've also given me some inspiration for my teal colored wire that I bought…” read »
on “Tranquility”:“Thanks! I got them at a Gem show last year.…” read »
on “~ Brigantine Beach ~”:“Thank you Becky and Wanda. Fostering is very rewarding and I get to play with…” read »
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“I like your choices for the pendant. Its all very beautiful.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“I thought it was a Jasper, but wasn't quite sure. Yes they are a beautiful green.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“My bad--Brazilian rainforest JASPER. They still have the chips but these bigger pieces were a…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Thanks everyone, and thanks Becky for letting me know. I know I got them from LB…” read »
- on “Recycled Blues”:
“Lovely!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Dang you are good!!!
Gonna try it your way, post it later. …” read » - on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“LOvely!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Brazilian jade? I have some I got here. Love the design!!!!!
…” read » 
on “Recycled Blues”:“Very fun and summery. The swirls on the end of the wires is really nice. I…” read »
- on “Sonya or 'Earth' earrings”:
“Oh how gorgeous! You've outdone yourself with the wire work on these. Beautifully done!…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“oh how pretty!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“This is such an interesting piece. I love the colors and copper combo.…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Thank you, Lynda
…” read »- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Thank you, Laud
)))I love your comments always …” read » - on “Leopard w/ Spark-le”:
“I don't think I ever commented on this one. I really like it. It may be…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Darling piece
…” read » - on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Love it!
…” read » 
on “In The Garden of Olives”:“Thanks so much ladies--I always appreciate the input.…” read »
on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:“I thought your tute was very good! Everybody's directions are a little different and I'm game…” read »
on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:“So very pretty. I too love the brass & blue combo. The design is so 'clean'…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“You complimented your pendant well with the bead choices. Pretty!…” read »
- on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Very pretty! My wire wrapping never looks that good.…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Ooops, trigger finger; didn't mean to post that fast. Wanted to add (fwiw) that your chain…” read »
- on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Your pendant is gorgeous. I love how the stones are framed within. It reminds me of…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“I am such a fan of copper, and this design is fabulous! Just love the…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very pretty colors!…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“There is a lot going on in this pendant and it's all good fun! Love it!…” read »
- on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the simplicity of the design. It really lets the wire wrapped beach glass take the…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I'm amazed at your skill in this technique and with color! Just lovely.…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Love this bright blue and brass. So unusual!…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Haven't the foggiest notion what those green stones are either. But they are gorgeously combined with…” read »
- on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very Pretty! Your choices of stashed beads look great with the pendant.…” read »
on “Evergreen Copper”:“This is a fab piece. I love the textures and different beads and their random…” read »
- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Gorgeous. ! I really like the big green stones…” read »
- on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“This is gorgeous! Love the brightness of the blue with the brass.…” read »
on “Violets”:“Thank you all! Stitching is therapeutic, I think. My background is embroidery, where pieces can take…” read »
- on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I like the variations, particularly the larger magatamas near the center, which give focus to the…” read »
Extra Tidbits
About this design:
When I selected cream, brown and pale green beads out of my stash in preparation for another project, I took out twice as many as I needed! These were the extras, with a little extra chain to turn them into a necklace. (They didn't lay right for a bracelet - too angular.)
I'm especially proud of the little double-stranded Cu wire hook and its embellished eye that I made to finish it off.
Components:
Antique Soocho Jade, dark bronze glass rondelle, 'new jade', carved bone round, Tourmilated Quartz Freeform, Ocean Jasper Cube, 'Olive Jade' rondelle, Bronzite, Ivory glass rondelle, copper wire, chain, beadcaps, rounds & spacers, sterling silver spacers and rounds.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Jan 26, 2011 at 9:22 am #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:You are so creative! I would find a way to wear this one all the time.
Into favorites!
On Jan 26, 2011 at 10:00 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:LOVE IT! Way cool clasp too!
On Jan 26, 2011 at 10:00 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Very pretty!!
On Jan 26, 2011 at 12:47 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:What a great way to use leftovers, odds & ends, and tidbits, Eeka! Love this, especially that wonderful clasp!
On Jan 26, 2011 at 1:57 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:very nice!
On Jan 26, 2011 at 1:59 pm #
Lynn g says:Very nice, just the right combo.
On Jan 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm #
sunny chick says:Eeka, this is fabulous!
On Jan 26, 2011 at 3:15 pm #
MoonBell says:Very creative. Love the clasp!
On Jan 26, 2011 at 8:12 pm #
NY Bella says:So pretty!
On Jan 27, 2011 at 7:02 am #
Eeka Mouse says:Thanks, everyone!
On Jan 27, 2011 at 9:23 am #
DMYJewelryDesign on etsy says:Oooh pretty, love the stones!