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~ 'Energy' 2-sided Pendant ~
Swirled,
hammered sterling silver with cascading freshwater
pearls & Swarovski crystals features a frosted green Venetian
glass twist drop with silver leaf inside
and a terrific carved/etched black agate disk with a Chinese Dragon
on one side (2012 is the Year of the Dragon)
and a Phoenix on the other side - just spin the disk to change the look !
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~ 'Ice Wine' Necklace ~
Luminous,
freshwater pearl grape cluster - 'sewn' in sterling silver to create depth &
dimension
~ accents include Swarovski crystals, ice jade carved leaves, laser-cut sterling
glitter beads,
clear rock crystal and amethyst gemstones - I am in love with this one !
the
focal area from the tip of the top leaf to the very bottom measures 2 3/4"
across with a 2 7/8" drop -
(the grape cluster measures 3/4" across x 1 3/84" long)
sterling adjustable link chain (with rock crystal stations at the top) - you
can wear this piece from 16 `/4" - 20 1/2"
SOLD
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~ 'Majestic' Pendant ~
I
have had this carved jade elephant in my personal collection for a decade -
I love this piece !
I've embellished with a vintage 1900's 'diamond quilt' cut clear rock crystal
cushion at the top,
dangling freshwater pearls, rock crystal, Swarovski crystals, pink tourmaline
nuggets and
micro-faceted pink quartz.
The elephant measures approx. 1 1/2" high and 2 1/8" wide
The total length of the piece is 5", however, it is swingy and not stiff,
so easy to wear !
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~ 'Raspberry Drop' Pendant ~
I
have had this beautiful piece of Venetian glass in my personal collection for
over a decade - thick (3/8"), clear glass wtih deep raspberry glass &
suspended copper glitter inside
(in person, this is very deep raspberry - it might show up 'redder' in the photo,
it depends on your monitor)
~ I accented it with a clear faceted rock crystal nugget at the top, wrapped
it in sterling with dangling
freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals & a single cherry chalcedony stone
dangling from sterling chain (also a deep crimson in person)
The focal drop is 1 1/2" x 1 5/8" teardrop - the total length top to bottom is just a smidge over 3 1/2"
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~ 'Winter Beach' Pendant ~
Glittering
cobalt blue dichroic art glass shell in swirling, hammered 14 gauge sterling
~ accented with freshwater pearls, Italian laser-cut sterling stardust bead,
Swarovski Austrian crystal big snowflake drop & bead accenets
The
measurement from top to bottom is 3 1/2" long and 1 1/2" across
the snowflake is 1 1/4" and the shell measures 1 1/4" long
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~ 'Pure Love' Pendant ~
deep
red carved coral focal with sterling swirls, big Indian sterling textured links,
freshwater pearls (bottom pearl is 11+mm) and dangling Swarovski crystals
The coral drum is approx 3/4" high - total length of overall pendant is 3 1/2" inches
SOLD
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~ 'Night & Day' Necklace ~
Magnificent,
bit crystallized agate nuggets - hand-faceted & high-polished
with accents
which include big (11 - 12mm) freshwater pearls, rhodium-plated laser-cut starligjht
glitter bead, clear rock
crystal and smaller agate carved beads. This one is a knockout !!
SOLD
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~ 'Joy on the Vine' Necklace ~
Glowing
crimson cherry chalcedony stone grape cluster, sewn in sterling,
in a swirling sterling 'vine' necklace - accented with Swarovski crystals &
carved jade leaves
the
focal area measures 2 3/4" across with a 2 3/4" drop - (the grape
cluster measures 1 1/2" across x 1 3/4" long)
heavy sterling rolo chain with rock crystal accents at the front and adjustable
links at the end - can be worn from 17 3/4" - 21"
the measurement from back to front is a 1" profile. This is a gorgeous
piece !
SOLD
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The pieces below have been sold,
however, if there is a bead you are interested in
let me know ~ I may have some similar components in my office ~
I take care to not repeat exact designs ~ thanks !
~ 'Eternal Youth' Necklace ~
A
swirling sterling concoction featuring amazing custom lampwork glass dimensional
blossoms,
vintage glass leaves, Swarovski crystals, pink quartz and a fabulous 11+mm freshwater
pearl
~ this is an amazing beauty ! ~
the
focal area measures 3 3/4" across with a 2 1/2" drop - each blossom
is approx 3/4" long & 1/2" across the open bell
sterling textured curb link adjustable chain - can be worn from 16" - 20"
SOLD
~ 'Guardian' Goddess Necklace ~
lovely
winged goddess created from lampworked glass with
coordinating shades of Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls
& laser-cut sterling glitter beads ~ all in a swirled sterling vine necklace
~ carved rock crystal at each side hold adjustable sterling figure 8 chain links
can be worn 16 - 21" ~ Focal area measures 3 1/2" across - Goddess is 2" long
SOLD
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~ 'Champagne Fizz' Pendant ~
Loving
This !! Big Swarovski Galactic pendant drop (measures
1 5/8" long and a full 1" across at the widest point) - nice and thick
with loads of shine and depth - a gorgeous shade of champagne
with a big Swarovski clear/aurora borealis rondelle above, all captured
in hammered/swirled sterling (14 gauge) - loads of Swraovski crystal
accents in soft shades of champage, greige, khaki along with
freshwater pearls. - this one is a knockout !
total length 3 1/2"
SOLD
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~ 'Delicious !' Grape Necklace ~
Fabulous,
big grape cluster created with faceted black onyx & rhodolite garnet gemstones
~ sewn in sterling silver and set in hand swirled sterling 'vine' necklace
featuring 2 lovely, dimensional lampwork art glass leaves by glass artist Marjorie
Burr
and topped with a silver leaf & mulberry glass swirl-filled clear Venetian
glass bead
~ accent beads include Venetian glass, peridot gemstone, Swarovski crystal &
rock crystal
with polka-dot facets - this one is a knockout !!
grape measures 2" x 1" with a 7/8" profile back-to-front. total focal area leaf-to-leaf measures just under 3 1/2"
SOLD
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~ Ripe Vine - Grape Necklace ~
deep
purple, faceted African amethyst gemstones, 'sewn' into a little grape cluster
with
antiqued sterling wire - then woven into a hand-created sterling 'vine' necklace
featuring pink tourmaline, Swarovski crystal & freshwater pearl accents
- German glass leaves
A classic - my amethyst grapes are so popular ! This one is a real beauty with
all of those leaves tumbling across the top !
focal area measures 2 1/2" across - grape cluster measures 1 1/2" long x 3/42" across
Adjustable sterling chain - can be worn from 16 1/2" - 19 1/2" long
SOLD
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~ 'Ripened Vine' Rhodolite Garnet Grape Pendant ~
So
Fabulous !! Faceted deep berry-colored rhodolite garnet
grape cluster in loads of swirling sterling with vintage glass leaves,
laser-cut sterling glitter beads, Swarovski crystal and pink topaz gemstone
dangle
this
one is a little larger than my petite pearl grape pieces - measures 1 3/4"
x 1 1/2"
with a 3/4" profile back to front
SOLD
~ 'Mystic Beach' Necklace ~
Glittering
hand-swirled necklace in flexible 16 gauge sterling square wire
with 18 & 20 gauge sterling round wire swirling around Swarovski crystal
starfish,
freshwater pearls, Venetian glass, faceted clear rock crystal, laser-cut sterling
stardust beads,
frosted rock crystal with polka dot faceting and Swarovski crystals in coordinating
hues.
This one is a real beauty !
focal area measures 4 " across - (each side of the 'V' is approx. 2 3/4")
Adjustable figure-8 sterling chain with lobster clasp- can be worn from 16 1/2" - 20" long
SOLD
(I
have another Swarovski crystal starfish in Caribbean Blue - so keep an eye
out for my next beach-inspired necklace !)
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~ Petite Pearl Grape Pendant ~
freshwater
pearl smaller grape cluster comes on a sterling chain
~ accents include German glass leaf, iolite & rhodolite garnet gemstones,
Swarovski crystal and sterling silver ~ A perfect everyday piece ! Sweet !
SOLD
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~ 'Changing Seasons' Grape Pendant ~
This
one is a little bigger than my 'petite pearl' grapes - these pearls
are approx. 4mm in size and are sewn in sterling to create the grape
cluster - I really embellished the top of this pendant and added lots of Fall
colors
- the leaf is custom art glass by my friend Marjorie Burr and the accents include
frosted clear rock crystal (which has polka dot facets), smoky quartz, phrenite
and rhodolite garnet gemstones with a variety of Swarovski crystals
- I show it on a suede tie, but you can put it on nearly any size chain, ribbon
or even omega neckwire ~
grape measures 1 1/8" x 3/4" - total pendant measures 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" with 7/9" high profile back to front
SOLD
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~ 'Stormy Sea' Pendant ~
Big
(2" long), dimensional .999 Thai silver shell focal
is wrapped in sterling hammered swirls to form this stunning
pendant with hematite and clear rock crystal nuggets,
vintage 1930's clear Swarovski crystals, new little Swarovski crystal
and laser-cut sterling glitter bead accents and a magnificent 12+mm
dangling freshwater pearl at the top. I kept it neutral to mix in with clothes
for all seasons !
This
piece would look fantastic on a chunky neckwire/chain, leather or silk scarf
-
I think it would be equally cool worn on the hip with a sheath dress or sarong
measures 3 5/8" x 2" with a 3/4" profile back to front
SOLD
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~ 'Bubbles Galore !' Pendant ~
Beautiful,
dimensional custom art glass seahorse, fumed in 24k gold over the top
for added sheen - lovely transparent shade of rose-mauve ~ I swirled this into
a
froth of sterling silver - some hammered, some swirled into cascading loops
with
clear rock crystal, Swarovski crystals & freshwater pearls. The top section
lets
the bottom section move/dangle and the side dangles at the top are from a chain
so
there's lots of movement in this piece ! Love it !
seahorse measures 2" long - total pendant length is just over 4"
SOLD
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~ 'Geisha Garden' Pendant ~
14
gauge sterling silver hand-formed/hammered vine pendant
with vintage glass leaves, black onyx, freshwater pearls
and Swarovski crystal drops - featuring a beautiful lampwork art glass
Geisha girl and new Swarovski crystal 'wild heart' drop
~ this one is a beauty ! ~
Geisha measures 1 5/8" ~ total length 3 1/8"
SOLD
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~ 'Peace & Wisdom' Pendant ~
Ooh
! I love this one !!! Lampwork art glass owl in
mottled shades of celedon green is resting in a
swirled/hammered vine pendant featuring a big (11+mm !) freshwater
pearl at the top with laser-cut sterling glitter beads,
dangling Swarovski crystals in clear/aurora borealis & seafoam green
~ and at the bottom there is a vintage glass leaf, more Swarovski
crystals and beautiful Venetian glass bead in soft aqua with 24k gold leaf inside
owl measures just 3/4" ~ total length just under 3 "
SOLD
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~ 'Nouveau Blooms' Pendant ~
Feminine
pendant - very 'swingy' with beautiful sterling
hand-looped vine top featuring vintage glass leaves,
sterling laser-cut glitter beads, freshwater pearl & Swarovski
crystal dangles and a big brushed sterling focal bead
~ below drops 2 antiqued brass art-nouveau inspired flowers
with Swarovski & Chinese crystals and freshwater pearsl
dripping from them - subtle and gorgeous piece !
measures
4 1/2" total length from the very top to the tiniest pearl at the bottom
the main focal top area before the flowers is 1 3/4", so there's lots of
movement with this one !
SOLD
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~ 'Seaside Miracle' Pendant ~
amazing
lampwork dichroic art glass dimensional
spiral shell with intense shades of cobalt/blue-violet/ultramarine
blue with clear & black glass, captured in swirled/hammered sterling
silver with Swarovski crystal accents and dripping freshwater pearls at the
side
Focal area is 2" x 2" - total length of pendant is just a bit over 4 "
SOLD
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~ 'Beach Walk' Pendant ~
Gorgeous,
glittering dichroic art glass dimensional seashell
in a hammered/swirled sterling pendant with dangling
Swarovski crystals & freshwater pearls
~ .999 Thai silver little shell accent ~
Measures 3 1/4" x 2"
SOLD
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~ 'Beach Party' Necklace ~
The
most fun, colorful, sparkling beach piece !
Big ( 2" across ) dimensional .999 Thai silver starfish in hammered/swirled
sterling necklace featuring a side accent lampwork art glass glittering
dichroic art glass bead in the most amazing array of colors !
Loads of Swarovski & Chinese crystals in a myriad of colors dangle
from sterling swirls & chain drops. Side accent is a large freshwater 'coin'
pearl
can be worn 17 - 21" ~ Focal area measures 3 1/2" across
sold
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~ 'Ocean Queen' Necklace ~
Created
for the most discerning mermaid !
Big (over 1 1/4") clear rock crystal nuggets - these are amazing ~ accented
with a hammered/sterling off-center focal link featuring a magnificent
lampwork art glass dimensional glittering bead by artists Carol Fonda &
Monty Clark
~ this one is stunning !!! ~ The closeup below shows how the huge coin pearl
drop hangs next
to the hammered sterling spiral. Focal drop is made into the necklace with big
sterling rings,
clear rock crystal, freshwater pearl & Swarovski crystal.
can
be worn 19" - 23" ~ Focal area measures 1 1/2" across
if you need this piece shorter to wear as a choker, I can remove 1 " of
chain before the clasp
SOLD
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~ 'Seaside Vineyard' Necklace ~
I
used beautiful translucent aqua 'angelite' gemstone from Mexico
to hand-sew into this lovely grape cluster necklace with sterling silver
~ accents on sterling freeform vine necklace focal area includes
Swarovski crystals, clear rock crystal, freshwater pearls, sterling hollow nugget
bead
and carved mother-of-pearl leaves. A stunning piece !
The color allows it to be work very casually as well as formal
measurements coming soon (focal area approx 3" across and is on adjustable sterling chain)
sold
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~ 'Sparkling Sea' Pendant ~
Can
you tell I've been staying at the beach for a few weeks ? Everything new looks
pretty watery !
This one is so pretty ! A lovely, carved ice green jade fish with a cluster
of freshwater pearls
& Swarovski crystals at the mouth on BIG sterling/textured rings and a separate
cascade
of seafoam green Peruvian chalcedony stones, freshwater pearls & Swarovski
crystals dangle alongside.
The top focal bead is a big, hand-cut clear rock crystal with stelring swirls,
laser-cut sterling
glitter beads and a big (10mm) freshwater pearl drop ! Perfectly cool for summer
(but, of course,
I'd totally wear this with a chunky turtleneck in the Fall/Winter season !)!
This is a long piece - measurements coming soon (it's a good 4 1/2")
sold
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~ 'Ripe Vine' Necklace ~
Incredible
grape necklace featuring a cluster of almandine garnets 'sewn' together in sterling
silver - the 'vine' is all hand-wrapped Argentium sterling (which doesn't tarnish
as quickly),
with silver nugget bead, iolite gemstone & freshwater pearl drops, Swarovski
crystal
accents and luminous carved abalone leaf
SOLD
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~ Petite Pearl Grape Pendant - 3-leaves ~
One
of my most popular grape styles - pearls go with everything ! Do you have yours
yet ?
the perfect little size to wear every day - just 1 3/4" long by 1 1/4"
across
~ I make the dimensional grape cluster by 'sewing' together little freshwater
pearls with sterling silver wire, then creating the 'vine' backing with square
18 gauge sterling wire - and, finally, sewing the entire piece together with
more silver wire to incorporate Swarovski crystal accents, vintage glass
leaves ~ on this piece I've added in 2 beautiful rhodolite garnets on top and
a little side accent
with three gemstones - citrine, vesuvianite & iolite ~ and, finally, a couple
of dangling Swarovski crystals.
the bale loop top is large enough to wear on a variety of chain sizes - I show
it on a black satin cord
SOLD
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~ 'Zen Garden' Pendant ~
absolutely
magnificent lampwork art glass bead in frosted
spring green with raised glass bamboo design on both sides
~ I've embellished this piece with lots of swirled/hammered/polished
sterling work on the top and dangling down the side of the focal bead
~ accents include Italian laser-cut sterling glitter beads,
Swarovski crystals & freshwater pearls
focal
bead measures 1 1/2" long x 1 3/8" wide(and is nearly 1/2" thick
- this is a substantial piece with
a great frosted feel) - total pendant length is just under 3 1/2" -
SOLD
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~ 'Mermaid Baubles' convertible Necklace ~
Watery,
refreshing necklace created with faceted Peruvian chalcedony nuggets, stacked
freshwater coin pearls
with center drills and clusters of Swarovski & Chinese crystals ~ BIG gold
plated, Swarovski crystal studded puffed starfish
pendant charm which measures 2 1/4" x 1 3/4"
various
views show the necklace with & without the focal drop - and the starfish
alone (it is topped with a sterling lobster clasp
which easily clips on the center link of the necklace - it is decorated with
clusters of Swarovski crystals )
total necklace length - can be worn from 19" - 22" long
SOLD
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~ 'Tea Ceremony' Pendant ~
Image
from vintage tea bag tag with cute geisha serving tea
is encased in glass with a mirror on the back - framed in silver
~ I've accented this great piece with dangling Swarovski crystals
and freshwater pearls. On top is a fantastic hollow/pierced jade carving ! Really
great !
SOLD
~ Long Life & Good Fortune' pendant ~
Vintage
carved cinnabar domed disk (both sides carved) with floral edging
and Chinese symbol in middle. Clear rock crystal is at the top of this
sterling swirled pendant bale with dangling freshwater pearls & Swarovski
crystals
bottom sterling spiral is hammered for more interest and features a large (11+)mm
pearl drop
large
focal disk measures 2 1/8" across
total pendant measures approx. 4 1/2" long
SOLD
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~ 'Fascination' Pendant ~
bold
14 gauge sterling is swirled and hammered
into this interesting pendant ~ featuring 2 Swarovski
'navette' crystals in 'olivine' green, a single Swarovski crystal
accent dangle, freshwater pearl & sterling laser-cut glitter accent bead
Measures 3 3/8" long
SOLD
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~ 'Swirl & Sparkle' Necklace ~
taking
a cue from my popular Swirl cuff bracelets, I created this beautiful.
swirling necklace ~ it is made from one piece on continuous Argentium
sterling wire approx. 4 feet long ! I've threaded on some big glittering laser-cut
sterling stardust beads
for added interest & dimension and
finally added a single, luminous freshwater pearl drop
~ adjustable sterling chain - can be worn from 16 1/2" - 21" long
focal area measures 2 3/4" across and 2 1/2" top to bottom
SOLD
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~ 'Plum Beach' Necklace ~
Big,
bold, gorgeous melange of sterling Argentium sterling
(.930 sterling - does not tarnish like .925 silver)
Thai.999 silver starfish, lampwork art glass, Venetian glass with silver leaf
inside,
large (11+mm) freshwater pearl with smaller freshwater pearl accents,
Swarovski crystal & laser-cut sterling glitter beads ~ a subtle knockout
!!
focal area measuring approx 4" x 4" in size
~ the starfish measures approx. 2 1/2" across
SOLD
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~ 'Blush Vineyard' Pendant ~
natural
pink freshwater pearl grape cluster
with vintage frosted glass leaves & Swarovski crystal accents
SOLD
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~ 'Spice Beach' Necklace ~
Fabulous
beach necklace featuring a blown Venetian glass shell (over 2" long) with
big freshwater pearls
nestled inside ! This piece also features lampwork glass shell, Venetian glass
in clear, lime and bronze with 24k gold leaf inside,
freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, jade, Vesuvianite, laser-cut sterling
and gold-filled glitter beads and tiger's eye.
This is a fantastic statement piece !
(SOLD)
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'Sunset Fire' Pendant ~
SOLD
~ 'Goddess Violette' Necklace ~
SOLD
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'Merlot' Necklace ~
SOLD
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'Ripened Vine' Necklace ~
SOLD
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'Dance Aquatic' Pendant ~
SOLD
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~ 'Sweet Vine' Necklace ~
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~ 'Lovely, Lovely' Necklace ~
Brazilian
amethyst gemstone grape clusters (I've sewn these togethe with sterling silver
wire) are
accented with vintage German glass leaves, Venetian glass, freshwater pearls,
Swarovski crystals
and fabulous lampwork art glass dimensional pansies and little buds ! A glowing
icy yellow
German glass bead dangles with freshwater pearls in the center.
Adjusts to 23" long
sold
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~ Sushi Necklace ~
Fun
lampwork art glass sushi beads in sterling necklace with
laser-cut sterling glitter beads, freshwater pearls, ice jade
Swarovski crystals and sterling chopstick charm !
SOLD
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'Jade Wave' Necklace ~
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~ thanks for visiting ! More creations are in the works !! ~
~all designs are property of CiCi Charvet-Gurney and may not be reproduced in any manner without consent -
feel free to contact me with any questions !
