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Orbs of Amethyst
About this design:
This is a triple-strand choker/collar style necklace I made for myself. :)
Components:
Amethyst, Snowflake Obsidian, Black Onyx, Swarovski crystals, seed beads, silver spacers and magnetic clasp.Additional Images:
Read the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On May 03, 2011 at 5:54 pm #
MoonBell says:Love it! So pretty.
On May 03, 2011 at 5:55 pm #
Wemai Coffee Chick says:Wow – amazing!!! And I love Amethyst!
On May 03, 2011 at 6:00 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Vee, this is gorgeous!!! I love your triple-strand design and the colors are definitely you! Love the color combo! Hugs to you, my friend!
On May 03, 2011 at 6:03 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks so much, MoonBell!!
On May 03, 2011 at 6:06 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks, Coffee Chick!! I love amethyst too!!
Thanks, Lynn!! This is my first triple-strand necklace. It actually came out nice! lol
Glad you guys like the design and color combo.
On May 03, 2011 at 6:07 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Hugs, Lynn!!
On May 03, 2011 at 6:32 pm #
Jade aka Caryn says:This came out great.
On May 03, 2011 at 7:21 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:Gorgeous, Vee! I see you got your favorite snowflake obsidian in there too!
On May 03, 2011 at 8:08 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thank you, Jeanne!!! Yes! You know I love snowflake obsidian and I try to add it into almost every design! lol
On May 03, 2011 at 8:09 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks so much, Jade!!! It came out just as I visualized the design.
On May 03, 2011 at 8:17 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Oh and I must tell you, the Swarovski crystals are a light amethyst color but they look kinda pinkish to me even in person! But I decided to use them anyway and I think it looks good with the amethyst beads, dontcha think?
On May 03, 2011 at 8:21 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:The crystals are more like a cape amethyst. I like the soft touch.
On May 03, 2011 at 8:29 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Ohh, that makes sense, Jeanne. Thanks! I like the softer touch as well, just was not expecting it lol but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise,
On May 03, 2011 at 8:37 pm #
NY Bella says:Fab piece! Love the colors!
On May 03, 2011 at 9:06 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks so much, Bella!!!
On May 03, 2011 at 9:49 pm #
Lynn g says:Wow this is beautiful!!!!! the colors are so perfect..
On May 03, 2011 at 10:00 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks so much, Lynn!!! Everything I make seems to be turning out purple these days. lol
On May 04, 2011 at 8:06 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:I love this Vee, it is stunning, and I love all the shades of purple!! I can see why you want to keep it!!
On May 04, 2011 at 9:11 am #
Elaine aka Belly Chick says:Great combination…I would not have thought to put some of these colors together but it works!!
On May 04, 2011 at 12:37 pm #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Vee, your choker is fabulous! I love the snowflake obsidian with the cape amethyst – such a striking combo! And it is SO you!
On May 04, 2011 at 12:51 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Beautiful, Vee!
On May 04, 2011 at 1:12 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks so much, ladies!!!
On May 04, 2011 at 7:45 pm #
Diane Cauley says:Excellent job Vee!
On May 04, 2011 at 11:10 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thank you, Diane!!
On May 04, 2011 at 11:47 pm #
grama rose aka stormy says:Very lovely I really wish I could wear it but It is yours and you did a fantastic job!!!
On May 05, 2011 at 12:31 am #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks so much for your kind words, stormy!!!
On May 05, 2011 at 9:25 am #
sunny chick says:Gorgeous!
On May 05, 2011 at 12:15 pm #
Jewelry by Shannon says:This is just beautiful — I’m sure it’s beautiful on (and in my favorite color of course!). SLS
On May 05, 2011 at 12:57 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thanks so much, Sunny Chick and Shannon!! Yeah, it does look great on, thanks! Came out just as I visualized it. My favorite color too! I will try to take a picture of it on soon and post it here.
On May 06, 2011 at 5:12 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Hey Chickies
Here is a picture of me wearing the necklace.
On May 09, 2011 at 3:42 pm #
Chickie Nonnie T says:Gorgeous!!You have a way with Amethyst!!
On May 09, 2011 at 10:12 pm #
Vee aka Dream Chickie says:Thank you!! It is one of my favorite purple stones!