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AJE Component of the Month - Diana Ptaszynski

This month over at Art Jewelry Elements, it's Diana's turn to provide the Component of the Month!  She sent us these cute floral pendants, and I chose pink! 


The reason I chose pink is because she had a pink one available, AND because right now it's my mom's favorite color.  So I thought I'd make her a necklace.
 
Usually I like to include my own lampworked or enameled beads in anything I make, but I just couldn't do it this time!  I am so busy getting ready for BeadFest (Booth 463!!!!) that I didn't have time to make custom beads.  But I still like this design.  I used 22 gauge sterling wire, swarovski elements crystals, and candy jade in pink.  I think it looks really sweet and I hope she likes it!

Hop on over to Art Jewelry Elements blog to see who the guest designers were and what everyone made!


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thecolorofdreams said…
Beautiful necklace. I am sure your Mom will love it. Have fun at beadfest!
July 31, 2013 at 9:41 AM
Monique (A Half-Baked Notion) said…
Pretty and elegant, Sue... the simple design really puts the focus on the rose.
July 31, 2013 at 12:45 PM
WindDancerStudios said…
What's not to love? That is a sweet necklace, very clean and truly lets the pendant shine.
July 31, 2013 at 4:12 PM
Diana P. said…
I hope your mom likes it! I know I do!
July 31, 2013 at 7:02 PM
Diana P. said…
I'm sure she'll love it! I know I do! See you in a few weeks!!!
July 31, 2013 at 7:03 PM
Jenny said…
That is such a Mom necklace - at least I know mine would love it. Pink is perfect for this!
July 31, 2013 at 7:05 PM
Becky Pancake said…
Pink would have been my choice too. A beautiful necklace.
July 31, 2013 at 7:20 PM
Anonymous said…
Very pretty Sue, with a pendant like this one, you don't need lots to show it off.
July 31, 2013 at 11:16 PM
Unknown said…
I love the design. I do miss your beads paired with it because you are so good at that but the design is so simple and sweet!
August 1, 2013 at 11:28 AM
KristiBowmanDesign said…
Took me a few days to finally get around to hopping. This is a beautiful necklace Sue, so soft and feminine!
August 2, 2013 at 7:58 AM
Jennifer Cameron said…
Very pretty! I bet your mom will love it.
August 2, 2013 at 2:25 PM
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