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Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“oh how pretty!…” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Evergreen Copper”:
“This is such an interesting piece. I love the colors and copper combo.…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Thank you, Lynda …” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Thank you, Laud )))I love your comments always …” read »
Granny Chick aka Nancy on “Leopard w/ Spark-le”:
“I don't think I ever commented on this one. I really like it. It may be…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Darling piece …” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Love it! …” read »
Need4Beadz on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Thanks so much ladies--I always appreciate the input.…” read »
Marysu B on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“I thought your tute was very good! Everybody's directions are a little different and I'm game…” read »
Lois D on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“So very pretty. I too love the brass & blue combo. The design is so 'clean'…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“You complimented your pendant well with the bead choices. Pretty!…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Blue Velvet Wraps”:
“Very pretty! My wire wrapping never looks that good.…” read »
Lois D on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Ooops, trigger finger; didn't mean to post that fast. Wanted to add (fwiw) that your chain…” read »
Lois D on “In The Garden of Olives”:
“Your pendant is gorgeous. I love how the stones are framed within. It reminds me of…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Evergreen Copper”:
“I am such a fan of copper, and this design is fabulous! Just love the…” read »
Need4Beadz on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very pretty colors!…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Fancy Circutry”:
“There is a lot going on in this pendant and it's all good fun! Love it!…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Beachey Bling”:
“Love the simplicity of the design. It really lets the wire wrapped beach glass take the…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I'm amazed at your skill in this technique and with color! Just lovely.…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“Love this bright blue and brass. So unusual!…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Haven't the foggiest notion what those green stones are either. But they are gorgeously combined with…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Yellow Dragonfly”:
“Very Pretty! Your choices of stashed beads look great with the pendant.…” read »
beadinggma on “Evergreen Copper”:
“This is a fab piece. I love the textures and different beads and their random…” read »
Peggy3 on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Gorgeous. ! I really like the big green stones…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
“This is gorgeous! Love the brightness of the blue with the brass.…” read »
Laud on “Violets”:
“Thank you all! Stitching is therapeutic, I think. My background is embroidery, where pieces can take…” read »
Laud on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“I like the variations, particularly the larger magatamas near the center, which give focus to the…” read »
Beadzilla aka Wanda on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Thanks a bunch for the lovely comments, it just inspires me more. …” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Thank you Mary and Cindy, very much …” read »
Melody on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love this one…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Thank You, Nancy!:)…” read »
N Taylor on “Wine Party”:
“I just found this...2013? What a great idea.…” read »
Marian C on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Love, love, love this!!! So creative!…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Beachey Bling”:
“What a fantastic earthy look. Beach glass should be considered a gemstone. It's so mysterious to…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Tranquility”:
“Kyanite and Pearls are fantastic together,and I LOVE the splash of rock crystal. This piece really…” read »
Nancy Mc on “Mystic Mystery”:
“Just gorgeous. Those stones really belong together,and are just perfect!…” read »
Beadlady3 aka Cindy on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“You are simply genius at this style! …” read »
Beadlady3 aka Cindy on “Crazy Little Things”:
“ Thanks everyone. The flat wire is aluminum, so it is very soft. Curling it…” read »
Mary S – Sweet Chick on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Like a cool, berry slushy on a hot day! Wouldn't this look yummy with a…” read »
AllureofGemsGlamJulia on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
“Thank you, Becky, Deb,N Taylor and Wanda! )…” read »

Green-Eyed Lady -- Sugarloaf

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About this design:

This has been 6 months in the making. It started as a backup for a wire-wrapped malachite/azurite pendant purchased at our local Arts & Jazz Festival. The stone is cut 90 degrees against the striations, giving it a bubbly look, with druzy. I found the beads and clasp at the Int'l Gem & Jewelry Show, and it then became an either/or design. The clasp was made by Adriana Spencer from San Antonio. Her friend makes the cabs & she sets them. This one looks like diachroic, but close inspection leads me to believe it is plastic slivers under resin. Either way, I love it. Check out adrianasbeadclasps.etsy.com. Yes, I strung every bead, and those emeralds have microscopic holes. (PITA) This one is mine, all mine. (Too expensive to sell, anyway.)

Components:

2mm & 3mm faceted emerald rondelles, 4mm malachiate rounds, SS/glass handmade clasp, Blue Moon bell caps, malachite/azurite pendant wrapped in SS, Beadalon 7-strand flex

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Read the comments (or add your own)

On Feb 05, 2011 at 3:32 am #
Little Round Chick says:

WOW! I don’t blame you for wanting to keep it. A truly spectacular necklace.
On Feb 05, 2011 at 4:00 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:

amazing Bev…
On Feb 05, 2011 at 5:56 am #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:

Amazing is definitely the right word.
I can see why you’d want to keep this one!
On Feb 05, 2011 at 9:15 am #
sunny chick says:

Gorgeous and a keeper for sure!
On Feb 05, 2011 at 9:59 am #
Lyric Chick aka Bev says:

Thanks Chickies!
On Feb 05, 2011 at 10:27 am #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!
On Feb 05, 2011 at 10:37 am #
Copper Penny says:

Enjoy wearing it, it will look fabulous it is a real statement piece.
On Feb 05, 2011 at 10:47 am #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:

This is a stunning piece! Great work!
On Feb 05, 2011 at 11:27 am #
Jewelry by Shannon says:

This one is incredible! Love all the components and that clasp is great. Thanks for sharing … enjoy wearing it!! SLS
On Feb 05, 2011 at 12:39 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:

love the malachite and emerald together..a great necklace
On Feb 05, 2011 at 1:07 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:

Bev, this necklace is stunning! I love that clasp and the pendant you originally were going to use is gorgeous, too! Enjoy wearing this beauty!!!
On Feb 05, 2011 at 2:22 pm #
NY Bella says:

Wow! This is stunning! A keeper for sure! Enjoy it!
On Feb 05, 2011 at 3:36 pm #
Lyric Chick aka Bev says:

Thanks to all. Sadly, I don’t get much opportunity to “dress” any more. At work I wear a uniform, steel toed boots, safety glasses, earplugs, and to top it all off….a “lunch-lady” white bonnet (think laboratory research). NO nail polish or jewelry allowed. Wonder how it would look with my yoga pants???? LOL
On Feb 05, 2011 at 4:59 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:

I’ll bet it would look wonderful with your yoga pants! It is truly a wonderful piece!
On Feb 05, 2011 at 7:35 pm #
Beadlady3 aka Cindy says:

Amazing! Fabulous! Spectacular! Malachite is one of my favorite stones. I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of wearing this gorgeous piece!
On Feb 06, 2011 at 8:41 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:

Another beautiful piece, Bev!
On Feb 06, 2011 at 10:50 am #
Steph says:

Very beautiful, love the mesh of color. Is keep it too.
On Feb 07, 2011 at 12:33 pm #
MoonBell says:

You’re definitely going to get noticed in that piece! It’s great! At least set a very high price that you would part with it for (that you would be happy that it sold for and be able to replace it).
On Feb 07, 2011 at 3:30 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:

These are so cool! I absolutely love the druzy wrapped pendant!
On Feb 07, 2011 at 3:54 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:

I love the whole piece! Wear it proudly in a stunning sundress and hat when you go to your next gem/art show! Who knows someone may want to buy it off your neck! Sounds like you are very attached to it and i wuold keep it. You are right some pieces you will never get the investment or time out of it! I say keep it!
On Feb 07, 2011 at 6:12 pm #
Lynn g says:

They are all so beautiful, looks like a lot of work.
On Feb 08, 2011 at 6:06 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:

This is so lush and fabulous! With all the work you have in it, I don’t blame you for keeping it! Besides, it’s a great testimony to your detailed work – you can at least wear it at shows! Wow…..
On Feb 12, 2011 at 10:14 pm #
Chickie Nonnie T says:

So Gorgeous!