Arc''s Catch Up Thread *VERY PICTURE HEAVY!!!*

[brazen_irish_hussy]

I won''t flog you, but only because I want to make sure I have dibs on the tourmaline if something happens to you

What an amazing new collection. I am glad you get a little time at home. Afterall, you need time with your pretties so you can start working on setting them.

 

[Arcadian]

Next: 2.39ct unheated Green Zircon. It tends to be quite sleepy. I rather like that though. Its not as green as I would have wanted but still very pretty.

I intentionally took pictures in a dark area of the room just because the darn thing glows like nobody''s business.

 

[Arcadian]

Here it is on my hand.

 

[Arcadian]

Another though its fuzzy.

 

[Arcadian]

On hand, in normal light. In direct sun the pictures came out very fuzzy because its just a super bright stone.

 

[Arcadian]

Ok this is the last one! (how about that huh??? LOL)

1.47ct Sri-Lankan Light Violet Spinel. Now to me, the stone is much grayer than voilet, and I''m sure there are those that will agree. I''m cropping it up to just one of those stones that will probably never get set. It does have fluoro but its very weak.

 

[Arcadian]

Here it is on my hand. Thankfully it was inexpensive (5 bucks!).

 

[Arcadian]

ok so the last one wasn''t on my hand...lol


this one is though

 

[Arcadian]

I never posted any extras of the ring I made from the stone I purchased from Precision Gem.

For those who don't know, the stone is a 3ct afghan tourmaline. Its minty and has a touch of yellow to warm it up. Its VERY bright and glowy, its a great stone.


The setting is an LOGR setting. I had it upgraded to 18K gold, left the diamonds as is. The ring is quite heavy on its own and I do like how thick it is on the bottom too.


Here's a profile shot. This ring sits really high. I don't wear much because of this (I wear it when we go out to dinner)

 

[Arcadian]

Here''s a hand shot

 

[Arcadian]

Here''s a picture of the underside, and here you can see the wide band on it.

 

[Arcadian]

Last picture!! (YAY!)

Here''s a shot of it just because

Thanks for being so patient! I promise not to wait so long next time...lol

-A

 

[Arcadian]

Date: 5/10/2010 6:06:03 PM
Author: FrekeChild

Date: 5/10/2010 5:45:52 PM
Author: Arcadian
let me try that again

I know lol Its so picture shy though which is too bad.


-A

 

[Arcadian]

Date: 5/10/2010 6:37:26 PM
Author: brazen_irish_hussy

I won''t flog you, but only because I want to make sure I have dibs on the tourmaline if something happens to you

What an amazing new collection. I am glad you get a little time at home. Afterall, you need time with your pretties so you can start working on setting them.

Oh yeah...the setting stuff...lol I don''t even know HOW I''m going to manage to get that done. My husband dosen''t exactly want to be involved because his words are "if I get it wrong, you''ll be mad and yell at me"

I''m aiming for at least 3 max to be set this year.

-A

 

[packrat]

Great stones Arcadian! I like the ring setting and that orange chalcedony is something else!

 

[chictomato]

Date: 5/10/2010 6:14:27 PM
Author: Arcadian
Next: 36.86 cts Tiger Eye. Its humongus at 30x30. Definitly a pendant stone and I alreay know what I want, I just have to do it (it'll be sleek and simple)

Wow, I have the say that this Tiger Eye really complement your skin tone! Looks good on you! Congrats

Yes I agree it should sleek and simple to not distract the beautiful patterns.

eta: The last ring is beautifully done up too!

 

[T L]

Wow, you've been a busy lady!! Enjoy your new gems. I especially like the mint garnet ring. Yum!

Thanks for posting all the photos. Better late than never. Those opaque gems have some interesting patterns, very cool!

 

[Indylady]

Lovely new cabs, but I especially love the mint garnet ring!

 

[dzop]

Hey, be careful with the green zircon. That''s metamict zircon and almost certainly radioactive. You might want someone to check it to see how hot it is if you plan on setting it and wearing it.

Date: 5/10/2010 6:37:54 PM
Author: Arcadian
Next: 2.39ct unheated Green Zircon. It tends to be quite sleepy. I rather like that though. Its not as green as I would have wanted but still very pretty.


I intentionally took pictures in a dark area of the room just because the darn thing glows like nobody''s business.

 

[Arcadian]

Date: 5/10/2010 8:51:58 PM
Author: dzop
Hey, be careful with the green zircon. That''s metamict zircon and almost certainly radioactive. You might want someone to check it to see how hot it is if you plan on setting it and wearing it.

Date: 5/10/2010 6:37:54 PM
Author: Arcadian
Next: 2.39ct unheated Green Zircon. It tends to be quite sleepy. I rather like that though. Its not as green as I would have wanted but still very pretty.


I intentionally took pictures in a dark area of the room just because the darn thing glows like nobody''s business.

Dzop, I don''t have any plans on setting this one, but if I were, then haveing it checked would have already been a foregone precaution taken. On the other end of that, whatever radiation it may emit would be pretty hella low compared to what I''ve been bombarded with in my past. (trust me, it was plenty)


-A

 

[Arcadian]

I freaking hate when I lose messages!!

Thanks everyone for the compliments. I know its a long thread to get through

Even I was getting tired toward the end! lol


The setting is for a 9x9 stone, though because the stone is so deep, it worked out just fine. Also if I'm not mistaken that setting is still available. The lines are quite clean and simple and lets the stone do its thing.

**edit** and I've just now read though some of my commentary...HORRIBLE!! The chalcedony is translucent not transparent (DOH!!) I swear I need this week to just sleep ..lol

-A

 

[T L]

Date: 5/10/2010 6:52:04 PM
Author: Arcadian
Here''s a hand shot

I''m a bit shocked. Where''s the nailpolish!!

You must be busy!

 

[BWise]

All your stones are pretty, but I must say, this minty tourmaline is a killer... drooling...

Date: 5/10/2010 6:52:04 PM
Author: Arcadian
Here''s a hand shot

 

[sleepyspinel]

Quite nice blue spinel! I was worried with that direct sunlight photo, but the indirect light seems to portray it as a nice rich blue, what plans do you have for that pretty?

Date: 5/10/2010 5:40:51 PM
Author: Arcadian
Trying for something cleaner

 

[sleepyspinel]

I love the glow of that sleepy stone!

Date: 5/10/2010 6:42:12 PM
Author: Arcadian
On hand, in normal light. In direct sun the pictures came out very fuzzy because its just a super bright stone.

 

[Arcadian]

Date: 5/10/2010 10:01:35 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 5/10/2010 6:52:04 PM
Author: Arcadian
Here''s a hand shot

I''m a bit shocked. Where''s the nailpolish!!

You must be busy!

Nooo timmeee

Its been way too crazy and plus, last time I had tried to take nail polish with me to the airport, I was told I couldn''t take it with me so they trashed it

So I''m showing my horrible looking naked nails. I''ve been trying to keep them cut low since I''m on the go so much right now ( but I sometimes forget)

-A

 

[Arcadian]

thanks Sleepyspinel! The sun picture is really unfortunate. I don''t doubt that its partically my camera''s fault for not catching the stone better. However, the stone does perform extremely well in indirect lighting and incandescent lights. I would really want to put this one in a pendant instead of a ring, mainly because I think it would just be a better choice for the stone.

For a ring I''d like to get another blue spinel but I would want something a bit lighter in nature.


The zircon is really lovely. Its such a glowy stone

In direct sunlight it reminds me of the color of fresh squeezed limeaide. I already want another one..lol

Thanks Yingh! I remember when I saw that on Gene''s site I was shocked no one had snapped it up. He told me it sat there for quite a while.


-A

 

[BWise]

Date: 5/10/2010 11:30:58 PM
Author: Arcadian

Thanks Yingh! I remember when I saw that on Gene''s site I was shocked no one had snapped it up. He told me it sat there for quite a while.



-A

How could that be possible?! Must be the time when I went out on vacation...

 

[marcy]

Very pretty collection.

 

[LD]

Arc remind me to come shopping with you when you next go!

I''m loving ALL your mineral cabs. The orange chalcedony is stunning and the one with the gold vein (can''t remember the name sorry) is really interesting. I disagree about the green zircon as I don''t think it''s too dark and think it really suits you.

The only one I''m not 100% convinced about is the blue spinel. Is it a little too dark Arc? The photos from Tan look VERY dark (as does your first photo). I wonder if you would prefer a lighter toned one?

After seeing your pictures I''ve come to the conclusion that bright, vibrant colours look great next to your skin - you can really carry them off - like the Lapiz! WOW!