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on “California Dreamin'”:“Beautiful pendant! Nice use of all the natural stones in your design!…” read »
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on “Gingko Dream”:“As gorgeous as this piece is, my favorite part is the fabulous Pangur Dubh! (I…” read »
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“Yes. Inspired and just... perfect!…” read »
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on “Gingko Dream”:“The ginkgo leaves give this necklace a gorgeous patina coloring and weight. Your chain is…” read »
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“The gold chain is a really nice addition to your wonderful necklace. It really highlights the…” read »
on “Leaf and Shield”:“This is gorgeous. I love it.…” read »
on “Gingko Dream”:“Art Deco indeed! I love helm chain, a perfect weight for the size of the leaves.…” read »
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““Chunky bits” and leaves - what a perfect combination! I like the coconut heishi, too -…” read »
on “Gingko Dream”:“Pangur Dubh is as totally enamored with this necklace as I am! Wonderful piece!!…” read »
- on “Leaf and Shield”:
“Stunning necklace! Looks fun to wear.…” read »
- on “California Dreamin'”:
“The larimar is beautiful - and you have complemented it perfectly with this creation. Into my faves!…” read »
- on “California Dreamin'”:
“Love this necklace! The larimar pendant is super! I love larimar. The kyanite…” read »
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“Gorgeous statement piece. The beaded dangles are perfect in this piece. The fairy just…” read »
- on “Grecian sunset bracelet”:
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“This is such a beautiful summery bracelet! I love that it looks lightweight also for…” read »
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on “Summer gold”:“Nice display on the necklace everything looks like it was meant to be there. Nice for…” read »
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on “Metal Bouquet Cuff”:“This is just beautiful !! I love it !!…” read »
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on “Grecian sunset bracelet”:“That’s really pretty. I’ve also been inspired by the beautiful sunsets here in W. Houston. I…” read »
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“I also like all the beads you chose to compliment the Gaea bundle. Makes me want…” read »
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“Thought this might be multiberyl, which I love. These soft colors look very feminine & pretty.…” read »
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“Such a pretty splay across the décolletage! I think the use of the memory wire was…” read »
- on “Grecian sunset bracelet”:
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“These are all so fun and pretty. I especially like the spiky green bracelet. All of…” read »
Easy Breezy Necklace
About this design:
You will barely even know you are wearing this necklace, except when someone stops to compliment you ;) The thread-wrapped beads with a matte mix crystal bead chain and a leather tassel combine to create a carefree, effortless vibe that you should definitely channel!
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 2x 18mm thread wrapped beads in complimentary colors
- 2.5' of matte crystal bead chain
- 2x 4" cuts of 20ga-24ga wire
- 1x tassel
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On Mar 08, 2018 at 10:16 pm #
Poms Forever aka Donna says:Ali, I miss you when you don’t post. You are my favorite designer. I am a
On Mar 08, 2018 at 10:19 pm #
Poms Forever aka Donna says:Whoa!! Sorry!! I am a fan of your designs for years and I was missing your posts! Thank you Ali, I love this necklace.
On Mar 09, 2018 at 2:38 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:I agree with Donna, you are a great designer. Wish you would put together a design using new beads each week. I love this design. I could see one of the dove gray beads with the chain in place of the peacock.
On Mar 11, 2018 at 7:39 pm #
Kathryn R says:Such a cool necklace!
On Mar 12, 2018 at 10:05 am #
Crystal Canary says:Fun necklace using the new tread wrapped beads & added leather tassel. The Zola chain adds just the right amount of sparkle too.