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Turquoise Treasure
About this design:
I’m on a turquoise jag this morning but I think I’ve created two very different turquoise dyed magnesite necklaces.
Components:
Connector focal with cabochon, 4-sided oval beads, silver saucers, flat oval silver beads with vine design. Second necklace: filigree pendant with cabochon, freshwater pearls, silver coin beads, turquoise dyed magnesite lentil beads.Additional Images:
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On Dec 03, 2022 at 10:12 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Yes – very different but both are beautiful. I love the pendant on the first necklace. Looks Art Deco to me. And the repeat of the rounds in the second is lovely.
On Dec 03, 2022 at 11:15 am #
Crystal Canary says:Althea, you have such beautiful pendants. Using the same basic colors, it’s amazing how different each looks. There’s much to enjoy in both pieces. I really like the stacking lentils–they create a very unique look. I agree with Beady on the pendant–Art Deco vibe. What a great way to spend the morning creating necklaces!
On Dec 03, 2022 at 3:32 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Two amazing necklaces! The first one does have an art deco vibe to it. It reminds me of a necklace my maternal grandmother would have worn.
On Dec 03, 2022 at 6:23 pm #
K Ralston says:Both are stunning. The 2nd one is my favorite.
On Dec 04, 2022 at 12:09 am #
Stingray says:I love these, especially the first one. They look greecian to me.
On Dec 08, 2022 at 8:37 pm #
Althea A says:Thanks for all the positive feedback, Beady, Crystal, Pam, KR and Stingray. I have a huge stash of these dyed magnesite beads in all sorts of colors, shapes and sizes. I was glad to be able to use some of them. I literally have 4 plastic shoe-boxes of them. I got them at any incredible price and well- how could I resist?!!