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…” read » - on “Southwest coral and turquoise”:
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Cuba Libre
About this design:
Fifty years after her parents fled Cuba, my friend Yolanda will be visiting the island this summer. When I saw this pendant, I had to buy it! This is what I made for her.
Components:
Pendant; blue fluorite; rock crystal; czech glass; silver spacers and claspAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 08, 2011 at 4:38 pm #
Jeannes Gems - Gem Chick says:What a great, thoughtful gift for your friend!
I love the flourite with the pendant!
On May 08, 2011 at 5:49 pm #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:Bella, what a lovely gift! The fluorite is fabulous with this pendant!
On May 08, 2011 at 7:18 pm #
KPJEWELS says:This is gorgeous and so thoughtful of you. Hope she has a nice trip.
On May 08, 2011 at 7:44 pm #
NY Bella says:Thanks, everyone!
On May 08, 2011 at 11:06 pm #
Mahala93 RockChick says:Cool! Love the colors!
On May 08, 2011 at 11:11 pm #
Diane Cauley says:The colors are beautiful and the pendant definitley very cute!
On May 08, 2011 at 11:12 pm #
Diane Cauley says:Fave!
On May 09, 2011 at 2:20 am #
RubberT aka Plucky Chick says:Well done!!!!
On May 09, 2011 at 8:10 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:I love this one!! Your friend is one lucky lady, to receive this beautiful gift!!
On May 09, 2011 at 11:50 am #
Jane MS says:Beautiful!
On May 09, 2011 at 12:06 pm #
sunny chick says:Maria, what a gorgeous necklace for your friend, Yolanda. She will love it. I know I do!
On May 09, 2011 at 12:10 pm #
Boston Lady says:Your friend is a lucky person to be getting such a pretty necklace. How thoughtful of you to think of her. I love the pendant too. Great job.
On May 09, 2011 at 1:52 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:Oh Maria, you KNOW I LOVE this, right?!! That was always my favorite Cuba poster. What a thoughtful gift for your friend!
On May 09, 2011 at 2:56 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Lovey.Very thoughtful of you I sure your friend would love it!
On May 09, 2011 at 5:38 pm #
NY Bella says:Thanks everyone for your comments! You guys are so sweet! Ivy, I did think perhaps you might enjoy this one!
On May 10, 2011 at 7:14 am #
Lynda aka DivaChick says:It’s beautiful, and how touching. Your friend will be thrilled.
On Mar 01, 2012 at 11:22 am #
Nancy Mc says:Very very beautiful!