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Brisingamen choker by *redLillith:iconredLillith:

Categories Artisan Crafts > Jewelry

©2008-2009 *redLillith
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FINIS!!!!! :faint:

please forgive the file size . . . I am a detail whore. ;)

commissioned by :iconaeislugh: for his lovely lady. I've dreamed of doing something like this! he asked for a Nordic choker, based on the legend of Brisingamen (the infamous one) - unfortunately the only details research turns up is that it is gold, intricate, besparkled with amber, and drapes across the breast bones up to the shoulders.

over 600 gold and amber toned seed beads , two drapes of gold figaro chain, and an antiqued gold centerpiece with topaz. ;) there are 6 graduating larger gold-linked amber drapes as well, framing the center (82 4mm baltic . . gorgeous stuff!) - accented with 6 faceted 6mm citrines and one gold AB citrine czech glass bead (6mm). added 2 gold chain drapes that are studded with amber-toned czech bicone beads and padded the upper net with light gold satin dotted with gold seed beads (cuz that damned gold lace is scratchy!!). pale gold silk tie-backs and the choker back is double backed. very comfortable on! :)

well, there is my take on an established legend. hopefully, I did it justice! I only know I am extremely proud of this. and as my client is happy, that's all that matters! :D (yeah . . criticize away . . . I know it's gorgeous. *raspberry* )

*I give :iconjewelryclub: permission to display in their club gallery.

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*HiddenCaitastrophe Jan 14, 2008, 3:04:28 PM
Holy crap hon.. this came out fantastic! I mean.. jeeze.. *boggles*

BTW, any thoughts on a trade list yet? I'm still trying to figure out what I want lol

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~green-envy-designs Jan 14, 2008, 3:43:03 PM
holy cow! :faint:

this is absolutally amazing! i adore it!

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*redLillith Jan 14, 2008, 4:17:16 PM
awww . . . :blush: thanks hun!

it's a LOT of gold . . isn't it?!?

I am working on it . . . still trying to figure out what I want and what I can't live without . . (lol . . like they are different!!) ;) and am almost done with the winter themed chokers as well. ^_^

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*redLillith Jan 14, 2008, 4:17:53 PM
lol . . thanks sweetie! :D I am rather proud of it. blame me?

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~miccheru Jan 14, 2008, 4:54:37 PM
Oh my gosh! O_O So much detail. I love it! I don't know that legend, but I'm betting you did more than give it justice.

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=JLDragonfly Jan 14, 2008, 5:07:54 PM
i really like the color tones of these beads....

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~green-envy-designs Jan 14, 2008, 5:09:34 PM
how could i blame you. id be proud too! wow

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*redLillith Jan 14, 2008, 5:15:36 PM
type in Freya or Brisingamen into Google . . you'll get the whole story. the necklace was created by mastercraftsman of the Dwarven race just for the goddess - and she had to pay a unique price to get it. ;) that's all I will spill! it's a very old and honored Norse myth.

and thank you hun!

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*redLillith Jan 14, 2008, 5:16:33 PM
thanks hun! I really tried to get some variety in the gold range . . which was tricky! my eyes still boggle a bit . . . it's soooo sparkly. :O_o:

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*HiddenCaitastrophe Jan 14, 2008, 6:44:03 PM
Quite a bit actually...but it's gorgeous!

I know right? It's like too much of a good thing!

Score! Can't wait to see em...

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