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beyond the sea
About this design:
This necklace was inspired by summer and that divine line where the sea and the sky meet. All those glorious shades of blue got me humming that old Bobby Darin song: Beyond the Sea . . .
Components:
African Amazonite from LB, Blue Rainbow Quartz from LB, Tierra Cast rings from LB, dyed blue agate, sterling silver shells, Hill Tribes silver clasp, sterling silver spacers, etc.Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Mar 04, 2011 at 11:26 am #
ameryllis says:oh THIS IS SOOOO BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE THE COLORS AND THE DESIGN, I LOVE IT!!! 10 out of 10 =)
On Mar 04, 2011 at 11:39 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Martha this is gorgeous !
On Mar 04, 2011 at 11:55 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Martha, I love your necklace, it is divine, all the beautiful colors of blue. What a perfect description!!!! Right into my faves!!
On Mar 04, 2011 at 12:03 pm #
Daisy Chick - Dawn says:I too loce this Martha! In my favs you know this is my favorite color!
On Mar 04, 2011 at 12:17 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is absolutely gorgeous, Martha! Lovely bead and color mix that says summer!!!!
On Mar 04, 2011 at 12:24 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:This is so pretty, Martha!
On Mar 04, 2011 at 12:56 pm #
love to bead aka Donna says:Yes this is definitely a fav for me
On Mar 04, 2011 at 1:11 pm #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:Beautiful! You are the queen of the sea! Sure you are not a mermaid in disguise?
On Mar 04, 2011 at 1:37 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Another gorgeous design. You are ready for summer aren’t you!
On Mar 04, 2011 at 2:59 pm #
Lynn g says:I love it Martha, oh I can smell the ocean breeze..
On Mar 04, 2011 at 4:41 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:Martha, Martha, Martha…..! You’re GOOD!!!! Gorgeous design!
On Mar 04, 2011 at 8:02 pm #
NY Bella says:This is gorgeous, Martha! Love everything about it!
On Mar 04, 2011 at 8:54 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Martha, this is another one of your stunning designs! I love the colors and charms in this! Great song, too…..
On Mar 04, 2011 at 10:02 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:Very nice Martha … pretty!! SLS
On Mar 05, 2011 at 1:29 am #
Boston Lady says:Martha, what an exquisite and stunning design. I love it. I live across the street from the ocean and I would say that you have captured what I see daily. It is gorgeous! I love the double stand and especially the silver spacers you used not to mention the shell clasp. You certainly have a terrific eye for detail. Just love it! Great job. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
On Mar 05, 2011 at 2:10 am #
amkcreations aka Amanda says:Beautiful and calming. Love this!
On Mar 07, 2011 at 8:41 am #
sunny chick says:Thank you, Chickies! You are far too good to me, my friends!