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Post by trollmoll Sat Jan 07, 2012 4:31 pm

I just finished reading Swamplandia!, a haunting novel set in sunny, swampy Florida, and this was the inspiration for my bracelet. Some of the silvers reflect the adventures of 3 plucky siblings but the glass and silver creatures are more benign than the alligators and vultures in the book. It was a chance to use my new golden lab, Summersday turtle and princely frog.

The golden labradorite was hiding in plain sight. Last summer while searching for the U.S. World Tour bead, this flashy labradorite beckoned but I already had 2 labs and reluctantly left it behind. After Christmas, I went back to the store with some holiday gift money in hand. Lo and behold, that lab sat as if waiting for me! I was amazed it had not been snatched up. Maybe unless you are looking for them, the labs seem to hide in plain sight, looking dully grey until you pick them up and let them shine.

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Post by soxfan Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:22 pm

love your gemstones!
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Post by BethyCW Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:29 pm

Lovely bracelet and I love the bead you have to the right of your coin Smile
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Post by tonton Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:31 pm

Cool combo, so versatile -- excellent!
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Post by polarchick Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:36 pm

Wow - what a flash that lab has! The whole bracelet is lovely.
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Post by kitsunegrl Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:36 pm

Your bracelet does evoke the swamp! Evasive flashes of brilliant light on the water and small clearings amongst the dank, dark colors of the vegation.
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Post by nanatrollie Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:49 pm

Very special Yummy
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Post by Silmaril Sat Jan 07, 2012 9:07 pm

Don't know much about swamps at all, but I adore this bracelet! I'm sure you're right about some labradorites, they just look blah on the rack, then turned the right way they are magical like yours. Very beautiful, TFS.
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Post by Trollfee Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:08 pm

Very nice.

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Post by zuzu's petals Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:21 pm

I am not sure about looking like a swap, but this is a very lovely natural bracelet.
Rachel Carson would be proud. Fantastic Lab.
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Post by TrollRose Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:39 pm

Trollmoll,fantastic bracelet and fab lab !! Razz
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Post by Yohanna Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:45 pm

Great flashy lab!
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Post by Bowerbird Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:44 pm

Gasp! No lab should be left behind! They do suddenly flash and take you by surprise with their beautiful lights. I asked the vendor if I could have a look at the last one I bought in natural light outside, and left her my bracelet at the counter as insurance (for the 30 seconds it took me to decide) so she knew I wouldn't run away with it.

Yours looks fab with Troll Coin. Interesting tie back to your book too. Lovely bracelet.
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Post by Chuck Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:45 pm

Never read the tome but your bracelet is kiler!
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Post by Nancy Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:11 pm

I love your golden lab! What a great find. I just started to appreciate this bead and now have 2 that I love! Your bracelet is very beautiful.
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Post by Fuzzyfeet Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:42 pm

Beautiful and yet swampy Laughing
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