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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 »
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Gonna try it your way, post it later. …” read » - on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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- on “Evergreen Copper”:
“Brazilian jade? I have some I got here. Love the design!!!!!
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on “Recycled Blues”:“Very fun and summery. The swirls on the end of the wires is really nice. I…” read »
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“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 »
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“This is such an interesting piece. I love the colors and copper combo.…” read »
on “Raspberry and Cream!”:“Thank you, Lynda
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“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
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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 »
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“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 »
- on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:
“Thanks a bunch for the lovely comments, it just inspires me more.
…” read » - on “Raspberry and Cream!”:
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Beaded Glory
About this design:
For those of you who like the look of the beaded bead, check out the beaded 'chain' in this large beaded necklace.
It's actually beaded bracelets that have been tied and knotted together, located on the side of the necklace. Also included are some wonderful white agate large disks, huge faceted onyx 'flying saucers', faceted onyx that are a little smaller, handpainted swirled wooden beads in shades of white/black/gray/gold (Wenche, like the purple ones I picked up for you), gray resin beads in various shades of gray, gray glass glitter teardrops, beaded beads in the same color family, coin pearls, hill tribe silver woven beads, and 3 beautiful gray triangular agate beads.
If you look closely, some of the larger holed beads were strung on black suede leather cord and knotted above and below the beaded chain.
Components:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 06, 2011 at 4:54 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Amazing, Shannon! You have new ideas all the time!
On Feb 06, 2011 at 5:13 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Shannon, this design is amazingly wonderful! I love the variety of elements in this necklace!
On Feb 06, 2011 at 5:17 pm #
Harmony on Strings says:One really needs to enlarge the picture to fully appreciate this. Really nice.
On Feb 07, 2011 at 1:24 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Pretty design!
On Feb 07, 2011 at 8:59 am #
sunny chick says:Shannon, this is fabulous!
On Feb 07, 2011 at 9:53 am #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:I love all the different elements you put in this piece! It is really an inspiration!
On Feb 07, 2011 at 4:00 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow all the different elements, I really like it, is this piece large?
On Feb 07, 2011 at 6:54 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Hi, thank you all for checking this piece out.
Yes, Lynn, it’s a large piece. I tried to put it on a neckstand and it kept sliding off, so I need to get a taller one. I’d say it’s about 24-26″ long and the beads are HUGE in some cases!
SLS
On Feb 08, 2011 at 2:34 pm #
Lyric Chick aka Bev says:Very nice, Shannon. Extraordinary and professional at the same time. Wish I’d had this during my suit and pantyhose days.
On Feb 08, 2011 at 3:32 pm #
Deb D Grammy Chick says:This is really spectacular and unique, Shannon! I love the look of the entire piece, and as Dawn said, it’s very inspiring!
On Feb 08, 2011 at 5:38 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Great piece Shannon!