I love that in my frequent travels of the Internet, it never fails that I’ll come across something exciting and different and awesome and realize, Hey. This totally fulfills a need in my life that I didn’t even know I needed filled. Today, friends, I’m talking about the briolette — a teardrop-shaped stone (or gem, or anything) that I’ve always admired but never knew had a name. That’s silly of me, considering everything has a name! I just have to find out what it is.
But yes — the briolette. Gorgeous, sparkly and lovely dangling from a chain, wire or strand of silver (or gold, whatever your fancy). Today’s edition of Etsy find Fridays is dedicated to jewelry bearing my new obsession! Sit back and try not to get drool all over keyboard. Or is that just me . . . ?
Long briolette necklace by BrittanyChavers, $8
Sterling lotus with crystal briolette by liliswan, $22
Coronet earrings by PoleStar, $35
Dark galaxy earrings by AnnaArtiste, $26
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Ooooh I love those Dark Galaxy earrings!
I had no idea teardrop-shaped stones had a name. Actually, I just thought they were called Teardrop-Shaped Stones. I’ll have to start using Briolettes so I can sound like I know what I’m talking about.
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The last earrings are really amazing! I like all of them, but the earrings I would really fall for. You always fin beautiful things!
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I didn’t know they had a name! :))
Anyway, I was about to say: “How could you miss one of Evelyn’s necklace!” But then I realized her tear-drop shaped pendant wasn’t a gem. Nevertheless, it’s stunning.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18954459
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I love learning new words! I had no idea that was what those were called. I love that first necklace!
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ooo, beautiful pieces. love the word, briolette!
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Well thank you for teaching me something new. Love the pieces that you have here. They are gorgeous.
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Just saw you were reading The Opposite of Love. One of my favorite books ever.
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This is my favorite shape in jewelry – and I didn’t know it had such a lovely name. These are some nice pieces, too. I feel a shopping spree coming on!
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