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on “Some More For My Shop”:“Great bracelets Jane. The one with the elephant charm is my favorite.…” read »
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Turqoise Fun
About this design:
I love turquoise, so I decided to combine several elements to create a fun necklace that wasn't too serious.The chainmaille weaves are helm and half byzantine elements.
Components:
Aluminum jump rings, annodized aluminum jump rings, Zola dahlia openwork links, czech glass teardropsAdditional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Aug 19, 2020 at 1:52 pm #
Robin nursechick says:JG-what a beautiful necklace. It’s so nice to see it on you-it looks lovely with your top. Chainmaille has always looked so difficult to me. Do you follow a pattern?
On Aug 19, 2020 at 2:28 pm #
jghall333 says:Thanks, Robin, I made the top as well There are chainmaille weave patterns, I just combined two There wasn’t a design for the necklace as a whole.
On Aug 19, 2020 at 4:31 pm #
bluedog says:JG – So intricate and pretty. Love the colors
On Aug 19, 2020 at 4:51 pm #
Robin nursechick says:They look lovely together and a perfect match!
On Aug 19, 2020 at 4:52 pm #
Robin nursechick says:Do I see seed beads on the sleeves?
On Aug 19, 2020 at 5:37 pm #
kye says:Sooo pretty! What a great design.
On Aug 19, 2020 at 5:50 pm #
jghall333 says:Yes, Robin,
The seams are joined with seed beads Chainmaille can be easy or difficult, depending on the weaves you use. These two are easy.
On Aug 19, 2020 at 6:54 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Wow jghall333 – Such a pretty necklace. It hangs quite nicely and the colors are great. Love the links with the teardrops. Love your top also.
On Aug 19, 2020 at 7:21 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Love the tiers of design elements! So much to enjoy in this piece.
On Aug 20, 2020 at 2:57 am #
MH says:Lovely!
On Aug 20, 2020 at 3:27 am #
Little Round Chick says:WOW! Gorgeous color and the design is outstanding.
On Aug 20, 2020 at 8:23 am #
Moogie says:I absolutely love this necklace as well as the blouse you made. That fabric is a beautiful color & pattern. It is perfect for your hair color, which happens to be the same as mine!
On Aug 20, 2020 at 8:25 am #
Moogie says:Dang, I didn’t mean for the pic to get posted!
But, that’s me with my first & only grandchild, Sylvia. I dyed us matching outfits!
On Aug 20, 2020 at 4:00 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Fantastic–what a statement! I really like how you used the differing colors of blue in the rings which allow all the small details to be seen. They also give a lot of depth to the design. I love how you used the coin links on the bottom with the tiny teardrops. This is a stunning piece! Nice to see your work again.
On Aug 20, 2020 at 11:52 pm #
jghall333 says:Moogie, I like your hair color, lol Thanks everyone, for your kind comments.
On Aug 22, 2020 at 12:39 am #
BevB says:Beautifully done!