Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Knock it Off



















I came across this Knock it Off  Contest over at seven thirty three and really wanted  to participate! I normally don't join in on these contests, but I couldn't pass this up!

You see, a client came to me with a picture of this beautiful Honora bracelet.
Gorgeous, right??
And she wanted ME to duplicate it for her!
I happily accepted the challenge.














(Sidebar: I do NOT condone ripping off other peoples designs and claiming them as your own - that's stealing. This, however, I openly claim is a replica of a Honora bracelet that a client requested I duplicate for her. Besides, this is a knock off contest...)

I did some shopping and gathered my materials: 
* Lots of gorgeous freshwater pearls
*Swarovski crystals in a plethora of colors and sizes
*A pretty silver toggle
*Lots of sliver pins to create links  

I went to work, and voila!

Here it is!


I was really pleased with how it turned out, and my client was thrilled! She said it looked identical to the Honora version!! Yay! Mission accomplished!

What do you think? Can't tell the difference right?  ;)

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27 comments:

  1. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    You did a fantastic job! It's gorgeous!

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  2. LeAnnaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    You are amazingly talented!!! This looks awesome!

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  3. graceFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    ooh so pretty!
    btw, I got my turtle necklace and LOVE it! Thanks so much!
    I'll take a picture for you soon...

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  4. UnknownFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    wow you did an excellent job! Love your stuff:)Were you nervous to start an Etsy shop? I have thought about it but it kinda scares me!!

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  5. Anglican MamaFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Oh that's lovely--wonderful job! You get an A to me. :) Thank you for the congratulations!

    I've missed keeping up with your blog! I don't have a computer at homeyet, just at work. So it's limited right now--but hopefully soon I will be active again. :D
    Grace & peace, sister,
    Jen

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  6. JillFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    It's beautiful!

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  7. Hi, I'm Suz!!February 10, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I want one!!! That's awesome! Super job!!

    I found you through Paisley Passions! Please come visit me!

    Hugs ~~ Suz

    http://inspiringcreativeness.blogspot.com

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  8. kimmykatsFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    The bracelet is beautiful!!

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  9. The LoopsFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    This is amazing! I am your newest follower!

    http://theloops13.blogspot.com/

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  10. MarieFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    You did a wonderful job, the bracelet is gorgeous!

    I'm a new follower from the Thursday blog hop :-)

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  11. Emerald MeadowFebruary 11, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Hi, I'm a new follower! L-O-V-E your blog!!! Your jewelry is gorgeous!

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  12. heather@actingbalanced.comFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Beautiful work - I had to go back and double check the first pic! Thanks for stopping by and linking up with Thirsty for comments.

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  13. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!!

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  14. LisaFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    This is REALLY pretty! You did an amazing job!

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  15. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    OK, that looks great! Pretty darn close in my opinions!

    Visiting from Serenity Now!

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  16. Amanda @ Serenity NowFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Wow!! You did a great job! Even the colors are spot on. It's a beautiful piece. :) Thanks so much for joining my Weekend Bloggy Reading party. :) Would you mind adding a link back to me too? Thanks!

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  17. Paula@SweetPeaFebruary 12, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Beautiful! I love your bead color choices. You did a super job on this.

    I'm visiting from Amanda's party. Hope you'll stop for a visit this weekend.

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  18. SashaFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    This is beautiful and it looks exactly like the original! Great job! Thanks for linking up to Creation Mondays @ ~The Life of Me~!

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  19. JillFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Just brilliant! better than the original - because it's personally made!

    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  20. MelannaFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    That's gorgeous. I've never made jewelry and I'm totally getting obsessed with handmade stuff. I need to try it! I think I'm too cautious and that's why I haven't given it a whirl, but I like the idea of copying a design, at least to get my feet wet.

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  21. doreenFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Oh you did such a fine job! This is my first time visiting and I'm following because I love the purple mixer and your precious baby's name!

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  22. JillFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I just stopped by yesterday impressed by your jewellery, now I've found you again today through the blog hop!
    I’m following you now, and hope you’ll stop by my blog sometime too! Have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  23. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Oh pretty! I'm a jewelry maker too. love how this came out!

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  24. Naturally Me CreationsFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Your bracelet is gorgeous, and you really can't tell the difference at all! :)

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  25. MiriamFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Beautiful jewelry!! Miriam@Meatles Meals For Meat Eaters

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  26. TonyaFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Wow! THat is absolutely beautiful. Are you going to sell them in your Etsy shop? I am going to go take a look around. Thanks for sharing!

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  27. SachikoFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    This is very pretty! I love all the colors on this. Thank you for linking!

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