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by: Dwyn Tomlinson

Crystal Rocks! That may sound like I'm stating the obvious - but in this case - that is the name of these fabulous Swarovski pendants. They are vaguely reminiscent of arrowheads - with their irregular faceted edgesand partial matte finish.

I never noticed that Swarovski's "Black Diamond" has a greenish tinge to it - until Marg pointed out that this fall's new color (coming soon) - Crystal Silver Night - is more of a true black diamond colour.

Now that I have noticed it - it's so obvious, how did I miss it?

Anyway - this earthy and ethereal piece plays to that - the Black Diamond ties into the Tree Agate beads. The subtlety of the Silver Shadow and the Golden Shadow take it beyond a simple crystal necklace and add complexity.

And - because I had extra beads, I make a bracelet and earrings to match!

Using pre-made bails to hang the pendants - instead of hand wiring each one - made the project much faster and easier, but also increases the cost.

As an alternate, this would be stunning done all in black.

The donuts - in theory, I was buying all Crystal Silver Shadow, but some of the Golden Shadow got mixed in. I found I rather like the effect, so I left them as a mix.

The bracelet is two strands. I started in the middle, alternating 6 mm rounds and donuts. I switched to 4 mm rounds, 1 on one side, 2 on the other, and then brought both strands together with a donut. I then separated the strands, and did 1 4 mm round on one side, and 2 on the other, and joined again with a donut. I did this to the end, alternating the side that got the 2 vs the 1 bead.

The earrings use a bail to suspend the donut, and a short piece of random wire to make a link with 3 x 4 mm rounds on it.

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		96002400 Crimp Tubes - Seamless - 1mm - Sterling (100) (2 in the necklace, 2 in the bracelet)	Price: $ 9.50 per	In Stock
		bsn601 Earring - 15mm Fishhooks - Sterling (Pair)	Price: $ 1.95 per	In Stock
		s14970 Hook and Eye Clasp No Frills S Hook - 14mm - Bright Sterling (figures - the clasp I chose for the necklace is one that is out of stock.)	Price: $ 2.75 per	In Stock
		25001003 Softflex (tm) Beading Wire - 100ft .019 (Medium) - Silver Grey (Spool)	Price: $ 81.65 per	In Stock
		s10365 Sterling - Toggle Clasp - 20mm Swash-Buckle - Brushed Sterling (Again - the clasp for the bracelet is also out of stock - but this would be a very nice choice too.)	Price: $ 19.95 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		s25296 Sterling Bail - Crescent - Pinch Bail - Sterling (11 in the necklace, 2 in the earrings.)	Price: $ 1.45 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		27621021 Stone Beads - 4mm Round - Tree Agate (strand) (6 in the earrings, 30 in the bracelet, 0 in the necklace.)	Price: $ 3.10 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		27621521 Stone Beads - 6mm Round - Tree Agate (strand) (54 in the necklace, 6 leftovers in the bracelet)	Price: $ 3.64 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		27750401022001 Swarovski Bead - 8mm Faceted Donut (5040) - Crystal Golden Shadow (mixed with the other donuts at random.)	Price: $ 1.12 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
		27750401019003 Swarovski Bead - 8mm Faceted Donut (5040) - Crystal Silver Shadow (12 in the necklace, 16 in the bracelet, 2 in the earrings.)	Price: $ 1.33 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 4	34761901035215 Swarovski Pendant - 23mm Rock (6190) - Black Diamond	Price: $ 7.55 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 2	34761901030001 Swarovski Pendant - 23mm Rock (6190) - Crystal (in theory, flanking the centre three stones. In reality, I got them out of order.)	Price: $ 7.55 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 2	34761901041001 Swarovski Pendant - 23mm Rock (6190) - Crystal Moonlight (in theory, flanking the centre five stones. In reality, I got them out of order.)	Price: $ 7.55 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 2	34761901032001 Swarovski Pendant - 23mm Rock (6190) - Crystal Silver Shadow (Flanking the centre stone.)	Price: $ 7.55 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.
	Qty: 1	34761901052001 Swarovski Pendant - 35mm Rock (6190) - Crystal Silver Shadow	Price: $ 19.95 per	Sorry - this item is unavailable.