~ I think I wear my set of big blue beads at least once a week! i had no idea that they are such a 'hust-have staple for turquoise lovers...who knew? 

two perfectly matched strands of lg sky-blue turquoise rounds that have crackly matrix and ultra-smooth surface, spaced by tiny sky-blue round for flexibility and finished with sm oxidized copper beads and spacers ... a classic must-have, for sure!

copper clasp & 3in extender

length ~ 19in - 20in

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~ this is  definitely for the gal who likes big sweet rock candy! :)

a gorgeous princess-cut Cinderella pink quartz stone set in a heavy scroll sterling pendant setting (drop length about 2in) snuggled up by lg silver rounds & sterling spacers then two full strand of Cinderella pink freeform magnesite nuggets, the ends are finished w/pink freshwater pearls and bali stelring beads...it does make me think of cotton candy...and now I want candy!

sterling clasp & 2in pink freshwater pearl link extender w/pearl charm 

lengths ~ 16in - 17in

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~ these stones are the color of fresh yummy honey dew melons and cool to the touch like only real stones feel...they also have beautiful golden-tan matix running throughout them, I've had quite a few strand for some time and finally this color-combo hit me when i was sorting thru all the gem pendants i have yet to use . . . EUREKA!!

i chose this lg pendant of highly polished glittery bronzite set in a hinged & heavy sterling setting (drop length about 2 1/4in)  and then i surrounded by oodles of honey-dew green turquoise ovals which are spaced by sm shimmering pyrite rondelles & tiny silver beads, the ends are finished with desert jasper beads, pyrite rondelles, and bali sterling spacers....it's a new twist to a classic southwestern design & style

sterling clasp & bead charm

lengths ~24 1/2in - 27 1/2in

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~ as you can see, these are the most sparkling crystal clear chunky rocks! HONESTLY.  simply gorgeous!! 

two full strands of graduated super glossy highly polished 'crystal clear' freeform rock crystal nuggets -- spaced by sm faceted crystal rondelles and little silver beads for add't flexibility which i also used to finish the ends ... this piece will lend it's self to nearly every color in your closet and a fabulous classic addition to any jewelry wardrobe!     

sterling toggle & 1in extender w/beaded charm

length ~ 18in + 1in

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~ each one of these beads has it's own signature of lacy patterns and unique vein qualities . . . they're all  extremely pretty (more than any photo could show!) and called crazy lace agate, so very appropriate!

the stunning pendant features a faceted smoky quartz nugget with a highly polished Picasso jasper oval cabochon set in a hinged & heavy scroll sterling (drop length about 3 1/2in) then two full strands of highly polished crazy lace agate ovals spaced by tiny seed beads for add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/sm sterling & copper beads ... any rock hound would love this beautiful, unique, and uncommon find!

 sterling clasp & 2in sterling pearl-link extender w/pearl charm

length ~ 17in - 18in

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~ do you remember "spicy hot styx" candy? it's fiery red and spicy sweet....just like this piece!

a gorgeous and very sparkly highly polished RARE Russian muscavite teardrop cabochon set in a beautiful feminine scroll & hinged sterling setting topped with a brilliant red cubic zircon stone (drop length about 3in) it snuggles up to hand-faceted carnelian rounds & sm sterling spacers, then a full strand of cushion cut carnelian tiles spaced by matching seed beads for add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/a few more faceted rounds & sterling beads....mmmmm, spicy!

sterling clasp & pearl charm

length ~ 18in

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~ i watch crime shows all the time and this question is always asked...'do you see a pattern here?" and i want to say "uhhh, like YEA!" this piece definitely has a pattern too...a beautiful pattern of classic black & white

these extra-large ultra-smooth satin finished quartz rondelles are spaced by sm faceted black crystal rounds for add't flexibility...you'll reach for this timeless beauty time and time again...like those fav black slacks & crisp white shirt!

sterling clasp & 3in extender w/bead charm

length ~ 19in

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~ this piece is as classic as an Audrey Hepburn movie! xlg hand-faceted chunky sea-foam chalcedony  quartz rondelles spaced by tiny freshwater seed pearls plays center stage, then two lg beaded bali sterling focal beads and followed by lg creamy south Sea shell pearls also spaced by tiny freshwater seed pearls for flexibility, finally ab/rhinestone rondelles & freshwater pearls w/sm bali sterling beads....a true classic!

sterling clasp & pearl charm

length ~ 18 1/2in

*another version can be found on New Jewelry 4 pg*

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~ i think this piece is simply delightful!  it's so full of hot spicy candy colors...

the perky pendant consists of a sweet butterscotch sugar agate druzy crowned by rich russet carnelian cabochons all set in a heavy sterling setting (drop length about 2 1/4in) then i matched it with two full strand of highly polished hand-cut red agate rounds...all those delightful hot spicy dots add the perfect dash of sweet rock candy tastiness -- finally then ends are finished with sm bali copper & sterling beads....remember, this one will last a looooong time and is  totally calorie free!

sterling clasp & 2in sterling agate -link extender w/bead charm

length ~ 17 1/2in - 18in

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~ to me, these are essential beads ... perfect for any gal who loves rustic organic stones! these turquoise stones have so many shades of teal blues, olive greens, tan, chocolate browns...wonderfully earthy!!

i gathered 3 full strands of fabulous rustic hand-cut all natural Tibetan turquoise oval nuggets and spaced them with matching natural turquoise rondelles for add't flexibility and finished the ends with small bali copper spacers & findings

copper & 3in beaded extender w/pearl charm

lengths ~ 19in - 23in

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~ this piece features the softer side of southwestern colors...like a vibrant pink sunset

first, a huge pressed amber cabochon accented by sm pink rhodocrosite stones all set in a heavy sterling setting (drop length about 3 3/4in) snuggled up to lg silver rounds & spacers then oodles of pink magnesite rounds punctuated by sterling & copper spacers,  then a two full strands of freeform pressed amber & sky-blue turquoise nuggets each spaced by matching beads to provide add't flexibility, finally the ends are finished w/sm turquoise rice & round beads w/copper & sterling spacers . . . a different and perfect addition to that Southwestern Jewelry collector!  

copper clasp & 3in extender

lengths - 20 1/2in, 23in, 24in

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~  a new twist on classic timeless southwestern design....it took quite a few strand of these graduated chunky freeform magnesite nuggets to create it and reminds me yummy white chocolate...they have fantastic milk chocolate matrix throughout all of them, i spaced them with small sky-blue stacked turquoise nuggets for a perfect lil' partner for a sparkle of high-blue color and added flexibility, finally the ends are finished with sm bali beads, lg silver rounds and cones...it would pair up perfectly w/other turquoise or red coral pieces you may have in your jewelry collection!

sterling clasp

lengths ~ 26in - 30in

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