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Pippi · Feb 4th, 2007, 03:30 PM

Every year for my birthday I make myself a necklace with the same number of stone beads as my number of years (43 this year). This year, I decided to use solid 18k yellow gold wire with the labradorite stones, and to make a coiled wire centerpiece. I love how it feels like an ancient necklace, even though it is brand new. Like something you would see in a museum. Here is the result:

anyway, thanks for looking!
Pippi

champaign · Feb 4th, 2007, 03:33 PM

What a great idea; you're always sure which birthday you made it. The necklace is beautiful, where it in good health. Happy Birthday.
C.

Pippi · Feb 4th, 2007, 03:35 PM

Thanks!

champaign · Feb 4th, 2007, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by champaign

What a great idea; you're always sure which birthday you made it. The necklace is beautiful, where it in good health. Happy Birthday.
C.

I washed my hands and now I can't do a thing with them

; I meant WEAR it in good health.

C.

BagAngel · Feb 4th, 2007, 10:05 PM

What a lovely idea, you must have a great collection!

mtn76 · Feb 4th, 2007, 10:07 PM

Thats so creative! Happy B-day. Enjoy.

Pippi · Feb 4th, 2007, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by BagAngel

What a lovely idea, you must have a great collection!

I started doing this for my 40th, so I only have 4 so far, but this year's is the best by far! I'm so hooked on 18k wire! I love the color! I have my eye on some 22k heart shaped granulated beads to make some earrings for valentine's day ( DH and my anniversary - we are such romantics) to match my necklace (I have some faceted tear drop labradorite briolettes that would look stunning hanging off the hearts). So, I have been spending my spare $$ on materials to make jewelry, instead of purses, but I have been having SO MUCH FUN! It is fun for me to share it with you, too!

LV Rawks · Feb 4th, 2007, 11:44 PM

Wow, that is beautiful! Happy Birthday, too! I would love to see the other 3 necklaces if you ever feel like posting pictures.

graceful · Feb 5th, 2007, 12:12 AM

That is beautiful! Happy birthday! The heart earrings sound lovely too. I hope you share those pics with us!

LittleFlower · Feb 5th, 2007, 01:52 AM

That's so pretty. You're very talented!

CastoCreations · Feb 5th, 2007, 02:16 PM

Gorgeous! Labradorite is such an amazing stone and when you find a good piece the color just glows from within. You did a great job! Maybe I should start making myself a fancy necklace every year. LOL

Pippi · Feb 5th, 2007, 05:41 PM

Thanks all!

I will definitely take pics of the earrings, and my other b-day necklaces, too.

Megan, you should start making necklaces for yourself for your birthday. I only wish I had started earlier! I make them on my actual birthday, so it is part of my celebration. Very fun!

nyshopaholic · Feb 5th, 2007, 08:14 PM

Your necklace is absolutely fabulous Pippi- it looks like something out of the Middle Ages or the Renaissance! Have I mentioned how I can't wait to get my earrings?

Pippi · Feb 6th, 2007, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by nyshopaholic

Your necklace is absolutely fabulous Pippi- it looks like something out of the Middle Ages or the Renaissance! Have I mentioned how I can't wait to get my earrings?

It's my princess necklace.

Your earrings are on the way!

painauchocolat · Feb 6th, 2007, 02:55 PM

That is so nice!

Feb 4th, 2007, 03:33 PM	#2
champaign Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 167	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite What a great idea; you're always sure which birthday you made it. The necklace is beautiful, where it in good health. Happy Birthday. C.
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Feb 4th, 2007, 03:35 PM	#3
Pippi OP my stockings are short Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Hailey, Idaho Posts: 2,179	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite Thanks!
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Feb 4th, 2007, 10:05 PM	#5
BagAngel Louis Vuitton Addict Joined: Oct 2006 Location: UK Posts: 20,251	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite What a lovely idea, you must have a great collection!
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Feb 4th, 2007, 10:07 PM	#6
mtn76 Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 141	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite Thats so creative! Happy B-day. Enjoy.
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Feb 4th, 2007, 11:44 PM	#8
LV Rawks Sofa King Aware Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 4,427	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite Wow, that is beautiful! Happy Birthday, too! I would love to see the other 3 necklaces if you ever feel like posting pictures.
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Feb 5th, 2007, 12:12 AM	#9
graceful Member Joined: May 2006 Location: Metairie/New Orleans Posts: 4,843	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite That is beautiful! Happy birthday! The heart earrings sound lovely too. I hope you share those pics with us!

Feb 5th, 2007, 01:52 AM	#10
LittleFlower Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: In the Pearl of the Orient Posts: 77	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite That's so pretty. You're very talented!
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Feb 5th, 2007, 02:16 PM	#11
CastoCreations Elegant Handcrafted Jewelry Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,405	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite Gorgeous! Labradorite is such an amazing stone and when you find a good piece the color just glows from within. You did a great job! Maybe I should start making myself a fancy necklace every year. LOL
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Feb 5th, 2007, 05:41 PM	#12
Pippi OP my stockings are short Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Hailey, Idaho Posts: 2,179	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite Thanks all! I will definitely take pics of the earrings, and my other b-day necklaces, too. Megan, you should start making necklaces for yourself for your birthday. I only wish I had started earlier! I make them on my actual birthday, so it is part of my celebration. Very fun!
	__________________ PF members ALWAYS get 10% off anything in my store. Just convo me before you check out and let me know you are a PF member, so I can give you the discount. Just my way to say thanks for all of you! http://pippijewelry.etsy.com My jewelry blog: http://pippijewelry/blogspot.com You can also visit me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pippi-...1944632?ref=ts

Feb 5th, 2007, 08:14 PM	#13
nyshopaholic Bazinga Joined: Jul 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,212	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite Your necklace is absolutely fabulous Pippi- it looks like something out of the Middle Ages or the Renaissance! Have I mentioned how I can't wait to get my earrings?

Feb 6th, 2007, 02:55 PM	#15
painauchocolat Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: England Posts: 334	Re: My birthday necklace-18K Gold & Labradorite That is so nice!
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