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Saturday, September 26, 2015

Snowy Owl


Snowy Owl
(sold)
When I recently pulled out my stash of pewter totems from Happy Mango Beads with the intent of using them in necklaces, when I saw the owl totems I immediately thought of Snowy Owls, and sublime Botswana agate in its subdued, wintry colors--like owl feathers.
Here I've created a frame for the totem in Argentium silver wire, and combined it with wonderful Botswana agate pebbles from DayBeads at Etsy. (I loved the first strand I got so much, I had to go back and get two more.)
I went with an asymmetrical design incorporating more pebbles, finishing it off in warm brown Greek leather, sterling silver donut beads, and a short length of sterling silver rolo extender chain.
 As is my wont, I added another little bead at the end of the chain, oohing an aahing to myself over the wonderful chevron pattern.
Fabby!!

I love this stone! (And this pretty girl below.)
Snowy Owl From Wikimedia Commons
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8 comments:

  1. sharonSeptember 26, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Keirsten, this is absolutely to die for gorgeous! Love everything about it!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 27, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    This is soo nice! I love all the details in this piece!

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  3. Karin GSeptember 27, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    This is such a fabulous necklace! I love it!

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  4. Lori AndersonSeptember 27, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I love everything you make. Everything. And that owl...love that photo!

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  5. KJSeptember 27, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    What beautiful colors. Glad you shared.

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  6. kristelSeptember 27, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    dear friend how nice these new jewels! The combination of colours is simply perfect. And the owl is really an astonishing and wonderful living being! How a great happiness every time I see new jewels made by you.

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  7. TesoriTrovatiSeptember 28, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    You are a marvel. I love the way you think and the way your thoughts become the things you create. This is truly lovely. And now I want some botswana agate nuggets! ;-) Enjoy the day! Erin

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  8. CaroleOctober 2, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    Beautiful piece. :-)

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