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Black with Pink Opals
About this design:
Netted necklace with pink seed beads and pink opals. After making about 2/3 of the necklace I realized that I didn't have enough of the jet beads. Stupid math! (stupid me) So I had to taper the ends. Very comfy necklace though.
Components:
11/0 Seed Beads Rose, 4 mm Fire Polished Czech Glass Jet, 4 mm LB Pink Opal Faceted Rounds, TierraCast Brittania Pewter Gold Plated Toggle ClaspAdditional Images:
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On Mar 22, 2023 at 11:24 am #
Althea A says:Such a gorgeous necklace! I absolutely love it. I think the tapered ends just make it more interesting.
On Mar 22, 2023 at 4:18 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:This is a beautiful necklace! It looks very comfortable to wear.
On Mar 22, 2023 at 6:59 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Doesn’t matter that you ran out of jet beads. You finished piece is an amazing design and your use of color is exceptional.
On Mar 23, 2023 at 8:55 pm #
K Ralston says:Lovely necklace. I adore the pink opals. You found a way to adapt to having fewer jet black beads and still make a stunning piece. It really sparkles!
On Mar 24, 2023 at 4:47 am #
JenJouterie says:This very sleek and beautiful. My grandmother loved pink and black.i think the tapered ends go well with the pointed center.
How long does something like this take you to make? I’m not a bead weaver at all.