Saturday, September 17, 2011

Egyptian Artefacts Revealed to the World

AAP Reuters - Cairo, Egypt
An air of excitement reigns over the archeological world today as the Egyptian Minister of Antiquities confirmed the recent discovery of a new tomb, a buried pyramid in the Valley of the Kings. There is strong evidence to suggest that the tomb is that of King Tutankhamun's Queen, Ankhesenamun. Designated KV64, this is the 64th tomb to be mapped within the Valley of the Kings and it promises to shed more light on the short life and reign of King Tut.

Cataloguing of the artefacts discovered in the tomb has already commenced and the release of the first images of these magnificent treasures has astounded Egyptologists around the world, adding further weight to the belief that this might indeed be the tomb of a queen.
OK........ just kidding! The real story here is that the wonderful focal pendant you see above was made by my Bead Soup Blog Party partner, Nicole Rennell of Nicole Rennell Designs. But it really does look like it could have come from an archeological dig, don't you think?

I didn't end up using the selection of beads Nicole sent me because as soon as I saw the pendant, I knew I wanted to create an Egyptian-themed piece.

So here are the ingredients I used for this Bead Soup:

From Nicole: pendant, metal rings and disks, toggle and metal beads.
From my own Soup Kitchen: turquoise coloured coconut beads, lapis lazuli rounds, red jasper coins and copper chain.

The Blog Soup Bead Party has been such a fun event to participate in and my thanks go to my partner Nicole for the inspiring components she sent and to Lori for the incredible amount of time she put into organising the event. Without either of them, this ancient artefact would never have come into being.

I hope you'll check out all the other fabulous bloggers who took part in the Bead Soup Blog Party (see the page link at the top of my blog) but especially, please stop by Nicole's blog to see how she went with the Bead Soup I sent her.

And to finish off, I'll leave you with some close ups.Happy Partying!.....








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  1. NicoleSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Wow, amazing piece Mylene!! It certainly does look like an Egyptian relic. Thanks so much for being a great BSBP partner, I really enjoyed working with your items and getting to know your work.

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  2. Sara F-MSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Stunning work, what a fab idea 'Bead Soup' is :-)

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  3. Myléne HillamSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Thanks Sara. It is a fab idea, isn't it? I've found so many new and interesting blogs to follow.
    There will be another one later in the year. You should put your name down.... you'd love it!

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  4. Miri AgassiSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Amazing. Sooooo beautiful. I love the colors and the piece you made out of it.Very well done!!

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  5. m.e.September 17, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    That is a GORGEOUS piece!!!
    I love your post!
    m.e. :)

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Love how you wrote your blog! Perfect into for such a lovely piece! As usual, you rocked it, my friend! Hope to see you in LA!

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  7. Cindy GimbroneSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Yes it certainly does look like an ancient piece - you done beautiful work!

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  8. Michelle MachSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    What a fun idea to do an Egyptian theme! Beautiful work!

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  9. ShelSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I love it!! Totally cool - the colors are incredible!

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  10. Torque StorySeptember 18, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    I DO love that focal!

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  11. T...September 18, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    oh very pretty, love the colours...
    thank you for visiting my little blog....party well :)

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  12. MelissaSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Love this! You can really imagine one of the great queens of Egypt wearing this.

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  13. LaurelSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Yes, indeed; fit for a queen - Egyptian or otherwise! Lovely, lovely piece!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    I was getting really excited about the new tomb...but you did the tease justice. Great piece!!

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    WOW WOW WOW!!! A stunning piece!

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  16. WendySeptember 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Wow, your necklace is gorgeous!

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  17. KayzKreationzSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Very nice piece. I love the idea/inspiration behind it and the story. :)

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  18. ShirleySeptember 18, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    You totally chose the right idea for that beautiful focal! Great job!

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  19. ShirazSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Beautiful work with that focal! Great design!

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  20. horimarikaSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I love this necklace! It's really talking to me... wow. Great! Great!

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  21. GrubbiSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Stunning piece, looks so oldly worldy

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  22. vonnaSeptember 18, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I love how your design compliments that fabulous focal pendant! It truly is a stunning piece.

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  23. ReginaSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Mylene, what a beautiful necklace! Very regal, love the mix of deep blues, reds and copper. Gorgeous!

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  24. NoemiSeptember 19, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    What a great post!!
    You really got me!
    I am very into Egyptian art, and even though I though that the link wasn't right I kept reading. and good thing I did.
    What a magnificent necklace you've made. I bet that the past Egyptian queens are fighting over it!

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  25. My Life Under the BusSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Hahahahaha you had me at "Egyptian Artifacts" hahaha your awesome!

    This is lovely I love what you did and honestly it is cool enough for *Mrs. Tut*!

    Thanks for the chuckle! Happy Hopping!

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  26. My Life Under the BusSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    ....and now I am kicking myself for not writing " From the vault of King Neptune....."....dang

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  27. RaidaSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    I just love your necklace! Really beautiful use of color and texture.

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    love the rusticness of it. It is fir for a queen!

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  29. HollySeptember 19, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    LOL! I love how you started off your post! Absolutely perfect for such a great necklace! This is just a stunning piece, I'm absolutely in love with what you did.

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  30. UnknownSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    What a great story, I actually went past it when I first arrived!! You necklace is gorgeous!! The pendant is amazing.

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  31. Shannon ChomanczukSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Wow, amazing piece and I love the story you created.
    Happy hopping!
    Shannon C

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  32. Sweet FreedomSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    What an incredible focal component! I love the necklace you designed for it!

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  33. Elysian StudiosSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Beautiful piece! I just love the Egyptian inspiration- it totally works! Beautiful!

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  34. Silver ParrotSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Very nic piece. Love the color scheme and your blog intro was so clever!

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  35. BobbieSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful piece - you did that stunning focal proud! Cleopatra would have loved it.

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  36. Lori AndersonSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Wonderfully done -- and it DOES look like an artifact!

    I hope you'll join me next time -- the blog badge and dates are up on my blog now.

    Love, Lori

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  37. Karyn BSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    You're right, the focal has a wonderful, ancient feel. LOVE what you did with the necklace!

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  38. Pat HaightSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    OH WOW! It's gorgeous!

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  39. AnnSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Very nice a real statement piece, that focal is fantastic.

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  40. Baking Beads in the KeysSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Awesome!! It does look like it came from a dig and had I been there I would have snagged this one for myself:) Your stunning design really complemetns the pendant.

    Terri

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  41. la mar de bonitaSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I like your ancient found. Wonderful authentic work ;0) Very well done, Mylene! Greetings, michi

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  42. JoSeptember 19, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    LOL! You had me going there for a while! It's a lovely necklace.

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  43. SoulsFireDesignsSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    WOW! That is absolutely GORGEOUS! What a wonderful piece! And I loved your little intro *giggle* very fun!

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  44. RedGreenQueenSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Fab, I love the ancient feel of this, great job!

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  45. Steph L.September 20, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Beuatiful necklace, I love the beads you choose to go with that lovely focal!

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  46. TerriSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Oh I just love your sense of humor...great job with the post..not to mention the gorgeous necklace. So wonderfully designed.

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  47. MaggieSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Choosing an Egyptian theme was brilliant and that turned out looking like a museum piece. GORGEOUS!

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  48. coffeeaddictSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Watch out! Nefertiti will come and snatch this one for herself ;-)

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  49. cottagelookSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Gorgeous! Isn't it funny how sometimes our creative eye sees something right away that others wouldn't see? Love the Egyptian theme...Really beautiful!

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  50. Kathleen Lange KlikSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Beautiful piece! Your addition of beads with the ones Nicole sent you resulted in a stunning design.

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  51. Mary K. McGrawSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Love your teaser opening. Great focal and great piece of jewelry you created.

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  52. TraceySeptember 21, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Gorgeous Mylene! Truly Spetacular!

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  53. MariannaSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Stunning, gorgeous, beautiful! wow! I really love your work!

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  54. barbeSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Love this!!!! Absolutely gorgeous work and you were right to go with the Egyptian theme. P.S. you can send it to me if you like LOL

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  55. ManekiSeptember 21, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Fab necklace! I really like the egyptian theme and all the little details in the design.

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  56. kjramstackSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    I read the title of this post, saw the first picture and thought to myself, "This can't be the BSBP post...." So I started scrolling down through your other posts. LOL. Beautiful necklace! It DOES look like it's precious enough to belong in a museum.

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  57. Wendy & Megan ChamberlainSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Wonderful creation, definitely Egyptian theme. Love how it all flows together.

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  58. BeadaholiqueSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Simply stunning! I love the antique feel and fantastic color palette. Your theme complimented your soup so well. I would love to have this added to my jewelry collection!

    Julie

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  59. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Your necklace is jaw-dropping! It does look like an ancient artefact, the colours, the bronze tone mixed to turquoise and orange, the whole design... There is so much te learn here!

    Ambra

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  60. LolaSeptember 21, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Based on this post's intro, your creativity goes well beyond beads! =D

    The components you used are quite stunning and I love how you pulled all the beautiful colors out them. So beautifully done!

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  61. LisaSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Well, that is absolutely awesome! You had me from the beginning! It very well could have come from an ancient tomb, great storyline! Really, your piece is beautiful! You did a fantastic job! Thanks for your sweet comment on my soup mix! Hope you enjoyed this party, I certainly did! Have a great week!

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  62. SharonSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Okay, so you had me going there for a nano-sec, haha! Your necklace truly does look fit for a queen, it's so regal and beautiful, wonderful work!

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  63. beautifullybrokenmeSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Wow - such beautiful components and stunning results! I love the rustic, ancient feel of your necklace. Fabulous! :)

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  64. Sweet Willow DesignsSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Really well put together and is definitely reminiscent of a relic.

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  65. elisabeth September 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I love those wonderful colors!

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  66. Riki SchumacherSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Oh yeah, this is so much fun, so different than anyone's I seen so far. LOVE that focal, is it copper? Fabulous design, and you had me at the beginning, skipped down to find your soup post! Love it. Riki

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  67. I LOVE color!September 21, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I am so sorry I am so late hopping your way. My computer dug it's heels in and said Not gon'a go thaat fast.:^)
    Your designs are nothing short of amazing.
    Be blessed to be a blessing

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  68. Jennifer CameronSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Adore the piece, the theme, the news story! You were given a pretty incredible focal to work with and you clearly had fun with it.

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  69. Christine AltmillerSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    WOW! GORGEOUS!!! looks like it was unearthed and dusted off and shined up. you nailed the Egyptian look! yet it is so wearable in today's times! Fantastic!!!

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  70. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    Love you post! You are very creative. Love the Egyptian piece you created.

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  71. one-eared pigSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    So cool! I love the aftifactiness of it.

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  72. LeeLu CreationsSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Beautiful!

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  73. LorettaSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Beautiful job on your Egyptian piece. Love the items you added too.

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  74. Carol TannahillSeptember 24, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    You really had me going with your lead in, especially because a couple years ago they did find a storage room they initially thought might be a tomb related to King Tut. It is a truly beautiful necklace and you should be proud of your creation. It is very regal and any pharoah's consort would have loved it.

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  75. Lyn FoleySeptember 25, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    You had me going - I was hooked! It does look so Egyptian. Great job.

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  76. EmandaJSeptember 25, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Fantastic -- and great interpretation of the Egyptian style. We’re all being pushed outside our comfort zones — with amazing results!

    Enjoy the hop,
    Emanda
    http://artemisiastudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/bead-soup-reveal.html

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  77. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    That is an amazing focal, and your necklace features it perfectly.

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  78. ShymeSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful necklace!!

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  79. RebeccaSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    This is gorgeous Mylene! I love the components you were sent and your colour scheme is stunning.

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  80. CraftyHopeSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Lovely! Your necklace turned out to be something spectacular. In addition, your intro into the piece is absolutely hilarious. Well done all around!

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  81. Cathie CarrollSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    What a gorgeous relic!
    You did that focal proud; the turqoise and orangy red were perfect complemets.

    Warm regards,

    Cathie

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  82. Cindy CimaSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    I love the Egyptian style! This is stunning!

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  83. CKSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Love the beautiful focal and love the style! great job!

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  84. cw whitedogjewelrySeptember 29, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    You did a beautiful job on this very unique piece. Great story as well!

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  85. Michael and Cherrie Fick September 29, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Lovely, the focal really deserved to get a nice treatment and you pulled it off. The colors, and the way you connected everything. Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such nice words also. Thanks for sharing. Cherrie

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  86. JenniSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I love the addition of the Lapis..very Egyptian, indeed.
    Your piece looks quit ancient with that amazing focal.
    Lovely job.
    Jenni

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  87. Cris PeacockOctober 1, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Such beautiful style you have! Love the 'revamped' pieces you made for your Mom too :)

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  88. moonlitfantaseasOctober 1, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    what a beautiful necklace! and you did a very good job of giving it the look of an egyptian relic! its a wonderful piece!

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  89. Charlotte Donald PevnyOctober 2, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I'm an archaeologist and I'd say that Nicole's pendant and other findings definitely have the aged patina of an artifact! You did a great job completing the look! I like the three chains and the way you pulled it all together!

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  90. Prairie EmporiumOctober 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    What a great idea for that pendant. It really looks like an Egyptian artefact. Love the look, great job with your soup.

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  91. Stories They TellOctober 2, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    I was completely buying the archaeolgical story! And your result does indeed look like it was excavated from Tut's queen's tomb. Very Valley of the Kings in both colors and style and delicious alltogether! Thanks for your comment on my Soup piece-- about the door leading to an enchanted forest-- great concept. Thanks for participating in the BSBP and now I know where to find your blog.

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  92. ElizabethOctober 3, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Love this piece!! that focal is stunning and you did a beautiful job with it!!!! Nicole definitely had your design aesthetic in mind when she sent this soup!!!

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  93. Pearl and PebbleOctober 7, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Oh I am still hopping here-Love this necklace, it does indeed look ancient and I LOVE IT! What a great pendant and clasp. Actually I love it all. Great job! I know you will enjoy this beauty!

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  94. Claire MaunsellOctober 7, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Sorry I'm so late hopping around. Just have to tell you how much I am enjoying the very clever way this is put together. A focal that amazing really needs something dramatic to showcase it and you have provided that beautifully! Inspired...

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  95. CoryOctober 9, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    What a beautifully designed necklace, I love it.

    Sorry I'm late...I move slowly, so many great soups.

    Thank you for your visit and the lovely comment.

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  96. DorisOctober 11, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    wow what a gorgeous necklace, well done !!!
    Grüßle
    Doris

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  97. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    It really does look like a museum piece! Way to go!

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