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Gonna try it your way, post it later. …” read » - on “Blue Bird of Happiness in Brass”:
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Pyrite and Rock Crystal Bracelet
About this design:
Mixed the faceted pyrite and rock crystal and finally my butterfly has a home. I've tryed a lot of designs around the butterfly and am leaning towards keeping this one in one piece. Hope you like it! :)
Components:
Golden Pyrite, Rock Crystal, pewter butterfly, silver plated claspRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Apr 30, 2011 at 5:07 pm #
FaeryGoth Chick says:I sure do like this bracelet Diane!
On Apr 30, 2011 at 5:20 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:perfect home for your butterfly!
On Apr 30, 2011 at 5:50 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:This is lovely, Diane!! A very nice choice! BTW How big is the butterfly?
On Apr 30, 2011 at 6:39 pm #
Jane MS says:It is beautiful, a unique usage for the butterfly.
On Apr 30, 2011 at 7:19 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Very pretty Diane I love your combo
On Apr 30, 2011 at 8:16 pm #
Diane Cauley says:Thank you so much Chickies, you make me smile
Wenche, the butterfly is about 2 1/2 cm by 3 cm!
On Apr 30, 2011 at 8:20 pm #
shimmer chick says:beautiful… love the placement of the butterfly… pyrite is one of my faves.
On Apr 30, 2011 at 10:43 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Apr 30, 2011 at 11:29 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:This is beautiful!
On Apr 30, 2011 at 11:37 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Wonderful combo and design, Diane — love the butterfly in this piece!
On May 01, 2011 at 8:46 am #
Linda Talbott says:I love this bracelet! I think you should definitely keep it. The butterfly looks beautiful with the Golden Pyrite and Rock Crystal. Great design too.
On May 01, 2011 at 9:44 am #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Nice! I think the pyrite goes great with the rock crystal
On May 01, 2011 at 10:01 am #
love to bead aka Donna says:really great design I love it
On May 01, 2011 at 4:42 pm #
Little Round Chick says:What’s not to like, Diane? It is a great design and I love the unexpected combination of iron pyrite and rock crystal.
On May 03, 2011 at 11:52 am #
MoonBell says:Pretty!