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March Birthstone
About this design:
I wanted to make something with Aquamarine for March birthdays.
Components:
Mystic hammered Quartz Crystal , African brass, African glass donut, Aquamarine...LB, Quartz Crystal,, brass chain , brass links and brass lobster.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On Mar 14, 2023 at 12:31 am #
Althea A says:Beautiful! My birthday is March so I really like the aquamarine
On Mar 14, 2023 at 12:43 am #
Althea A says:The rest of my comment didn’t post, I also said I really like your use of the African brass bead with the crystal focal. I have one of the African beads and I was thinking that it has to be used with chunky beads. Your use of it with the delicate aquamarine is just wonderful. It’s inspired me to try using it in a more delicate piece. Really great work!
On Mar 14, 2023 at 1:18 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Jane, I love the raw & delicate nature of this piece. The two aspects mixed together grabbed my attention right away. I’m with Althea, the large African bead looks great in this design.
On Mar 14, 2023 at 2:42 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Jane, this makes me wish my birthday was February 29. That way I could claim both birthstones. Your gorgeous necklace is the reason for that desire.
On Mar 14, 2023 at 10:04 pm #
K Ralston says:This is a gorgeous stone. I’m a March baby too. Just turned 71 – oh my. You’ve picked the right beads to compliment, but not overpower it.
On Mar 14, 2023 at 10:20 pm #
sweetjane says:Happy birthday K. Ralston!! Your just a year older than me!
On Mar 15, 2023 at 10:57 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:I love this necklace Jane. The crystal is awesome. Beautiful work. Love the brass accents also.
On Mar 18, 2023 at 2:08 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Wonderful color and a great design. I love the way the color appears to shift from clear to blue in the big crystal. African brass and glass beads really work well in the overall design.