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- Beady Little Eyes on “Fruit salad”:
“Beautiful Robin. I especially love the farfalle beads and the strawberries. Also - the clasp is…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “I love Czech glass!”:
“What fun, lovely earrings. Love the greens and the leaves are perfect for summer. And beautiful…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Translucent / Transparent Lariat”:
“Thank you all so much. Yes Robin - I organize by size, color and brand. I'm…” read »
- Jogi on “Fruit salad”:
“an arm full of fruit! So bright and colorful, I love them!…” read »
- Jogi on “I love Czech glass!”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “Fruit salad”:
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- Crystal Canary on “I love Czech glass!”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “Translucent / Transparent Lariat”:
“Such an exquisite feminine necklace! You really do justice and beyond to rosaline beads.…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Translucent / Transparent Lariat”:
“Beautiful!! Soft tones often remind me of the Victorian time period, and I think this…” read »
- Robin nursechick on “Translucent / Transparent Lariat”:
“What gorgeous necklace .. I love the neutral colors too. I have question- do you…” read »
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- Fresh Baked on “Translucent / Transparent Lariat”:
“Love the neutral tones in this piece...a wonderful addition to any jewelry collection!…” read »
- Fresh Baked on “Translucent / Transparent Lariat”:
“I love versatile jewelry! Your delightful lariat in neutral tones would be a great addition…” read »
- Fresh Baked on “A bird in the hand”:
“Your beautiful PC creations pair so wonderfully with Czech glass flowers and leaves. Little bits of…” read »
- Fresh Baked on “If I Was An Insect”:
“A very special piece of jewelry with a personal connection! It's great to have stories…” read »
- Fresh Baked on “Christmas tree ornaments :update”:
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- Beady Little Eyes on “Anyway you slice it...”:
“Beautiful FB. I really love your pronged jewelry. The aquamarine earrings are so beautiful.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “Christmas tree ornaments :update”:
“These are so fun. Everyone is going to love them. The painting is wonderful.…” read »
- Beady Little Eyes on “If I Was An Insect”:
“Beautiful sweetjane. I love the dragonfly cuff and the flowery ceramic beads together. A great bracelet.…” read »
- K Ralston on “Wood Spirit”:
“What a great pendant. You've showcased it well by not overwhelming the piece. Love the aqua…” read »
- K Ralston on “Anyway you slice it...”:
“You've really got the skills. Your prong settings are perfect.…” read »
- K Ralston on “Busy as a bee”:
“You've got rich Earth tones in this bracelet and the bracelet bar is gorgeous. I didn't…” read »
- K Ralston on “A bird in the hand”:
“Love these bird earrings and your bird stories.…” read »
- K Ralston on “If I Was An Insect”:
“What a gorgeous bracelet bar. I like that you rescued a Luna Moth. Understanding that the…” read »
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- Crystal Canary on “If I Was An Insect”:
“Dragonflies are amazing--and that is one splendid focal bar! The flowered porcelains are sweet with…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “A bird in the hand”:
“You know for sure I love these! You have chosen perfect embellishments to highlight the…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Busy as a bee”:
“Great piece with all the bees & flowers! The gold drop chain is a nice…” read »
- Crystal Canary on “Anyway you slice it...”:
“Love these Lynda--your work is beautiful!…” read »
- Fresh Baked on “Anyway you slice it...”:
“Thanks for your kind comments, everyone! To R Benoit...Isn't is great that jewelry making has…” read »
- dolllady aka Pam on “Christmas tree ornaments :update”:
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- dolllady aka Pam on “If I Was An Insect”:
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- Robin nursechick on “Christmas tree ornaments :update”:
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- Jogi on “Anyway you slice it...”:
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Saltwater Sun Necklace
by Elaina W on 06/13/19
About this design:
Make this necklace any length you choose by adding bead links & Nunn Design assorted silver beads.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 1 strand of Sunstone Chips
- 1 strand 3x5mm Czech Glass rondelles
- 1 Nunn Design antique silver tube
- 2 Nunn Design antique silver rondelles
- 1.5' of silver chain
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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On Jun 14, 2019 at 11:06 am #
Crystal Canary says:The dainty chain creates the illusion of the beads floating. I love necklaces that can be doubled around the neck. Nice work!
On Jun 14, 2019 at 11:52 am #
Little Round Chick says:The organic silver tubes and rondelles are an interesting pair with endless design possibilities. I like the contrasting colors of the glass bead and chips. Love the long length,too.
On Jun 14, 2019 at 4:41 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Elaina – Your design is so pretty and light. The sunstone chips really look good with the blue rondelles. And the pops of silver are so nice.
On Jun 15, 2019 at 11:25 am #
Medieval Momma says:So pretty!
On Jun 16, 2019 at 7:51 am #
kye says:Very cool design!