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November jewelry! - 11/1/2009 11:32:31 AM

BeadedHeron

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Well, I pretty much flunked jewelry photo taking in October when my beloved Coolpix decided to give me problems. Well, now I am waaay behind in picture taking and I have A LOT of new beads and I'm in a hurry to make the pieces that are in my head so this month there will be LOTS here!

I think I may have been a crow in my former life, as I am attracted to beautiful shiny things. A beautiful saltwater pearl necklace just isn't complete without swimming in some sparkle. The crystal rondelles that I used in this necklace add a lot of interest and movement. It will dress up any outfit and is perfect for a wedding heirloom necklace. I call it Pearl Dance.

Pearl Dance

I've also been making some very fun Swarovski crystal snowmen and tree earrings. There is no shortage of sparkle in these darling dangles!

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RE: November jewelry! - 11/1/2009 11:38:34 AM

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Those are darling holiday earrings, and that necklace would be perfect for a bride. Very classic looking!

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RE: November jewelry! - 11/1/2009 11:40:37 AM

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Hi Beth thanks! it would make a beautiful bride necklace and also dress up anything. It is very rich and wonderful. I will hate to part with it I could look at it all day!

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RE: November jewelry! - 11/1/2009 1:37:53 PM

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Beautiful! Glad to seeyou still have bronze cube crystals..I lost one of mine.

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RE: November jewelry! - 11/1/2009 1:50:07 PM

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Ooooooo.. Love those Steph!!!! how perfect for a bridal necklace.. You should put "bridal" as a key word if you are putting that on Etsy!!!

Gorgeous! and those holiday earrings are too fun!

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RE: November jewelry! - 11/1/2009 1:58:37 PM

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Oh my, that pearl necklace just screams bride!! Beautiful, Steph!

I love the holiday earrings, just too sweet!

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RE: November jewelry! - 11/1/2009 2:03:16 PM

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Hi Donna! I will remember to grab you a cube! Are they the same? Hey Heather, thanks! Yes the earrings are so fun! I have a bride to be that wants a necklace like that for her wedding next summer! Dang, I out wedding in the key words but forgot to put bride. I'm going to do that!

Anyway, I took the necklace on a test drive one afternoon and was wearing a powder blue hooded sweatshirt. I felt so dressed up and it looked great together!

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RE: Fun Lampwork focal on leather with coin - 11/2/2009 10:23:34 AM

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I've been playing around with making large hole bigger beads to use as a focal bead with a coin and hang on leather. They can either be tied in a knot or I can add a sterling cord clasp. Here is one example...
The coin is a Chinese coin and has a dragon on each side of the front. I used a brass spacer for added interest.

I have another one in green with a dangling Ghana coin but I need to polish the coin before posting it. I plan to make several bead styles to hang with leather and a coin.

Cranberry Swarovski Motion Earrings

The cranberry Swarovski's in this pair of motion earrings are very fun and sparkle plenty!

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RE: Fun Lampwork focal on leather with coin - 11/2/2009 4:15:13 PM

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I LOVE pearls and I love the pearl necklace. Very timeless and classy.

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RE: Fun Lampwork focal on leather with coin - 11/3/2009 10:36:29 AM

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wonderful work, Stephanie...I love those christmas tree earrings!

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RE: Fun Lampwork focal on leather with coin - 11/3/2009 11:44:17 AM

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Greets Kimmy and Lauren! Thanks so much! I am excited about the holiday earrings doing so well. They are not a design I came up with as there is a tray of the components at the bead store. However...the are a hot seller right now and I'm happy to be making them!

At the moment I'm working on a beautiful rain forest jasper and viking knit necklace...stay tuned!

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RE: Australian Rainforest necklace - 11/5/2009 9:47:33 AM

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This necklace takes the wearer through a walk in an Australian Rainforest. Rainforest Jasper, which is found in Australia, is combined with Chinese jade, Bronzite, swarovski Crystals, copper, and sterling silver,which hangs from a rich coffee colored viking knit chain.

Australian Rainforest

Rainforest Jasper focal

Side focals

Swarovski crystals, copper and sterling accents

Viking knit chain and copper/sterling toggle closure

This is one of my favorite pieces at the moment and is headed to etsy and my website today! I am going to hate to part with this one!

Thanks for looking!

Stephanie

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RE: Australian Rainforest necklace - 11/5/2009 6:36:59 PM

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Gorgeous!!!

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RE: Australian Rainforest necklace - 11/5/2009 6:41:06 PM

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WOWsers!!!!!

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RE: Australian Rainforest necklace - 11/5/2009 9:13:50 PM

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Thank you Donna and Kimmy!

I have more rocks. Stay tuned!

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RE: Australian Rainforest necklace - 11/5/2009 10:39:46 PM

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I like the coin and how you used it. Very interesting bead with it...me like!

I also like the rainforest jasper........that is nice. Really earthy. I am also quite fond of the viking knit...that is a nice touch!

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RE: Australian Rainforest necklace - 11/6/2009 8:56:33 AM

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Thank you Carolyn! I have a few of those beads and lots of coins. I plan to make quite a few of that style necklace as I can sell them at a lower price than the larger necklaces. I need to polish up a few coins then post a few more. Some of the coins are drilled at the top and hand differently.

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