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Another Cloisonné Necklace
About this design:
It’s 63 degrees and sunny and the crocuses are starting to pop up. It’s beginning to feel like Spring so I was inspired to create this Spring like necklace.
Components:
Cloisonné flower beads, 8 mm green aventurine beads, faceted gold hematite beads.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Feb 07, 2023 at 5:28 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:This is a wonderful spring into fall necklace.
On Feb 08, 2023 at 3:52 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:The aventurine beads look great with the Cloisonné. Beautiful design. How long is your necklace?
On Feb 08, 2023 at 4:10 pm #
Chicky Red-haired Grammy says:Althea, I just knew this was your piece … Love it!
No spring here!
xoxo
On Feb 08, 2023 at 9:46 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Wonderful spring time combination of colors. The aventurine is a perfect companion for the cloisonne.
On Feb 08, 2023 at 10:22 pm #
Althea A says:Thank you, everyone, for your kind words.
Beady, The necklace is 21 inches long.
On Feb 08, 2023 at 11:40 pm #
Stingray says:It reminds me of delicately painted East Asian vases.I like the bold floral of the cloissonne with the light paleness of the aventurine.
On Feb 09, 2023 at 11:34 am #
Crystal Canary says:I agree with everyone else–the green Aventurine looks fantastic with the brighter Cloisonné coins. The pink & green together, along with the floral pattern, makes for a graceful, feminine combo.