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Earthy statement
By Carol McKinney
The chic statement necklaces that are populating fashion magazines rely heavily on faux gems. If your style message is earthier, Mother Nature offers ..... VIEW MORE
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Frugal flight of fancy
By Carol McKinney
For recession-proof jewelry, buy budget-friendly gemstone chips and a pendant that costs less than your morning coffee. An added bonus: You can make t..... VIEW MORE
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Down-to-earth necklace
By Carol McKinney
I found these top-drilled agate nodules on eBay. The exquisite color, banding, and natural shape of the slices make them extraordinary pendants.
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Quick silver
By Carol McKinney
The July 2008 cover project's design is timeless and the stringing takes no time at all. What could be better? Just let these irregularly shaped silve..... VIEW MORE
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Texas-sized three strand
By Carol McKinney
Turquoise, my favorite gemstone, makes a great starting point for a huge-bead necklace inspired by my home state. Just mix in gaspeite and howlite for..... VIEW MORE
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Style by design
By Carol McKinney
When making jewelry, the interior designer in me often takes over, and working on this necklace was no exception. Creating jewelry is similar to desig..... VIEW MORE
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Style with substance
By Carol McKinney
Fashion forecasters see huge pendants in our future. A focal piece of this size could easily overwhelm, but not when teamed with three substantial str..... VIEW MORE
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Fall for a free-form necklace
By Carol McKinney
For a fun, free-spirited design, string beads randomly. Or, make the pattern more orderly by planning your bead placement prior to stringing. Either w..... VIEW MORE
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Lose your reserve
By Carol McKinney
Chances are, you already have the necessary provisions for several of these stylish bracelets. Unearth your accumulated odds and ends, gemstone nugget..... VIEW MORE
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