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Cloisonné Necklace
About this design:
I like this necklace’s elegant simplicity. I really wanted to show off the beautiful cloisonné beads.
Components:
Cloisonné floral beads, 8mm black onyx, freshwater pearls, tiny faceted golden hematite.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 05, 2023 at 10:44 pm #
Melody F says:Lovely necklace! I would like some close-ups so I can see the individual beads better.
On Feb 06, 2023 at 3:34 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Beautifully elegant with the Cloisonné & pearls!
On Feb 06, 2023 at 4:26 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Cloisonne and pearls… what could be more elegant? Love the design!
On Feb 06, 2023 at 5:33 pm #
Melody F says:Thanks, Althea, for posting the close ups. Amazing how reflective the black onyx are!
On Feb 06, 2023 at 7:19 pm #
Althea A says:Thank you to all of you for your kind comments. I really appreciate them!
On Feb 07, 2023 at 8:51 am #
sweetjane says:A great design…great choice of beads, and I love cloisonne. You definitely have a talent for designing necklaces!
On Feb 08, 2023 at 3:49 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:I also love Cloisonné – Lovely with the onyx beads and pearls. Great work.
On Feb 08, 2023 at 11:38 pm #
Althea A says:Thanks, Sweetjane and Beady.
Sweetjane, you have an incredible talent for designing bracelets.