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Gingko Dream
About this design:
I fell in love with these gingko charms, so I added them to a helm weave chain, and I think it looks like my art deco theme continues. The critic is Pangur Dubh (Gaelic for "little black cat").
Components:
nickel silver and aluminum jump rings, Zola gingko charms, plated claspAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 23, 2018 at 6:11 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Pangur Dubh is as totally enamored with this necklace as I am! Wonderful piece!!
On May 23, 2018 at 6:14 pm #
jdtt says:Art Deco indeed! I love helm chain, a perfect weight for the size of the leaves. I would wear this one!
On May 23, 2018 at 10:16 pm #
Fresh Baked says:The ginkgo leaves give this necklace a gorgeous patina coloring and weight. Your chain is a perfect compliment!
On May 23, 2018 at 11:24 pm #
S KatollakaSue says:As gorgeous as this piece is, my favorite part is the fabulous Pangur Dubh! (I just miss being owned by cats…)
On May 24, 2018 at 3:06 am #
ClovisakaLois says:Hey, I have a cat just like yours! I digress…love your gingko leaves design! I have always loved the shape of the gingko leaf.
On May 24, 2018 at 11:57 am #
Maggies Mom says:Ahhhh … I miss my Buster, who was a lookalike for Pangur Dubh. And Gingko is one of my favorite trees. I think they are so peaceful and graceful. Beautiful work!
On May 24, 2018 at 7:53 pm #
jghall333 says:Pangur Dubh thanks his fans. Alas, he lost that single white whisker he had as a baby.
On May 24, 2018 at 10:20 pm #
kye says:Really beautiful! What could be better than chainmaille, gingko and a cat?
On May 25, 2018 at 1:09 am #
Medieval Momma says:Great looking necklace and such a cutie pie kitty.
On May 25, 2018 at 9:50 pm #
Kathryn R says:I agree with all above! And Pangur Dubh is the the perfect model to show off your beautiful ginkgo necklace. Love all the green – my favorite color!
On Dec 07, 2022 at 12:18 am #
Melody F says:Looking through your designs for way back. What fun I’m having. I love the photo with your necklace and the cat!