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Opinions needed

I have a beautiful, really delicate vintage filigree brooch in the shape of a butterfly. The trouble is, I can't decide whether to make it into a necklace or a bracelet. What do you guys think? (Sorry about the blurry photo - that's what happend when I only have my phone, not the proper camera):


Comments

It's hard to tell how big it is from the photo but maybe a necklace? It's very pretty :D
Tracy
tillymax said…
I gorgeous, I have a butterfly tattoo! I would make it into a bracelet so it could flutter about when you move your arm.
Anonymous said…
God that's lovely, depending on its size, if it's large maybe a necklace but if a bit small then a bracelet what ever you make with it it will be fabulous.xb
Kat said…
Thanks guys - it's only about an inch wide which is why I was having such a dilemma. Delicate necklace or more substantial bracelet.... hmm, it's a tough decision...
Alison said…
A bracelet would look lovely :-)
Abi said…
what about a brooch? it's beatiful anough on it's own I think.
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metoo said…
lovely brooch. if it's too big for a pendant, then turn it into a bracelet instead.
Carmen said…
I would go bracelet or cuff. It's very pretty.
Kat said…
Thanks for your suggestions folks. I think I'm going to go with bracelet - I'll post the results as soon as it's made!

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