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- Stingray on “Pebbles, Pearls and Cloisonné Bracelet”:
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- Stingray on “Another Cloisonné Necklace”:
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Solstice
by Sweet Melissa on 01/12/23
About this design:
I love the tribal design on the beads in the middle. In the right light you can see that they're actually burgundy. They remind me of winter. My favorite season.
Components:
Pearls,glass beads,silverRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
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On Feb 09, 2023 at 5:24 am
YOU say:

On Jan 12, 2023 at 9:05 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:These are so very pretty. The new beads would work so well with these earrings too!
On Jan 13, 2023 at 10:12 am #
KelleyH says:Great earrings! I like the the metallic design on the daggers in the middle compliments the metallic of the paddles!
On Jan 13, 2023 at 11:15 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:Such pretty earrings. How long are they?
On Jan 13, 2023 at 11:28 am #
Crystal Canary says:I also was drawn to the laser etching on the Czech daggers and how great they look with the silver frames. Super work!
On Jan 13, 2023 at 12:14 pm #
Sweet Melissa says:Thanks!The, are exactly 4 in. long
From the bottom of the ear wire.
On Jan 18, 2023 at 3:12 pm #
K Ralston says:Most unique. I love the burgundy beads and I like dangly stuff.