Judy chose the sunny Orange Botswana Agate and the Swarovski crystals. (I added the smaller carnelian and silver beads.) Together they make a warming, cheerful necklace.
The pendant is strung in one with the necklace, with a center dangle added for extra beauty:
This is the first time I've worked with Orange Botswana Agate. It's gorgeously varied, with wonderful banding that gives each bead the look of a tiny, Creamsicle-tinted planet.
The earrings are simple to keep the focus on the lovely stones.
I hope Judy likes it. (If not I'll happily take it off her hands.) :)
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A very pretty necklace and ear ring set.. The beads are lovely. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy! :)
DeleteI love it, I should bead again, you are enticing me to get them out.
ReplyDeleteMeredith
Thanks Mere.
DeleteP.S. Be careful ... they have a way of taking over when you get them out. :)
What beautiful crystals in warm colours. I love the stripy markings in some of them. How lovely to make personalized jewellery!
ReplyDeleteI'm lucky to have a friend who adores jewelry and lets me play with the stones she buys. :)
DeleteThey turned out beautiful! I'm sure Judy will love them. Doesn't she adore everything you make?!? :)
ReplyDeletePretty much - I think we've had only one do-over in about 9 years. Thanks Deb! :)
DeleteWhat a lovely necklace. I am particularly fond of the colors...so warming.
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't love it!
Thanks, e. The orange is so cheerful, isn't it? :)
DeleteDear Sue,
ReplyDeleteMy remark may not be very pithy but it is full of sincerity: both the earrings and the necklace are truly stunning and I most confess to feeling a spot of ENVY!
Happy weekend to you and your bicycle (and husband too, of course)!
Stephanie
Merci, chère Stephanie! La bicyclette et le mari, ils vont bien. (Et moi aussi.) :)
DeleteBeautiful necklace and earnings, I love the stones the colours are gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda. I love them too (though I never used to like orange until a few years ago). :)
DeleteThat agate is beautiful, orange is not normally my colour, but that's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHear hear! I began to like orange only a few years ago - and these stones are so lovely.
DeleteWow!!! Another beautiful project, Sue. Thanks for letting us enjoy looking at it :-)
ReplyDeletexx,
Gracie
Thank you for looking! (And for commenting so sweetly.) :)
DeletePerfect! Those stones are so beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Annie. They were a pleasure to work with. :)
DeleteWow. Very pretty and not too casual. I Love the jewelry
ReplyDeleteYes - the crystals add a bit of bling, don't they? Normally I don't like adding crystals to a project, but Judy wanted them and I think they work out pretty well. :)
DeleteOh those stones are gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteThey are very gorgeous. I could stare at them for long periods of time.... :)
DeleteWow! What spectacular colors, I'm sure she's going to love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Janet - she hasn't called me yet with an opinion, but I hope she likes it. :)
DeleteBeautiful jewelry, and I love the way you photographed it as well.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that there was a lot of orange and coral in the Spring fashions.
It's not that I am a fashion queen or anything, it's just that I went shopping recently and I really notice color. I am like Monet!!
Yes - me too.
DeleteSome of my favourite colours are hot right now - coral and violet.
Thanks Kay! :)
This is gorgeous! I just love the banded carnelian, and you've showcased it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Trena! :)
DeleteHope your dad is doing well.
Wow, those beads are amazing! And I love what you did with them. The circle with the dangle is so cool and interesting. I am pretty sure anyone would take them. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth - I know I would. :)
DeleteExquisite Sue! There's a certain warmth to them that makes me wish I could touch them. The recipient will be thrilled!
ReplyDeleteShe loves orange, and I do hope she was happy with it. Thanks Astri. :)
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