Can't find what I'm looking for... I need help!

[OUpearlgirl]

So, a few weeks ago I came across these Ippolita earrings, and I'm obsessed. I want something as similar as possible, but I refuse to spend $900 on chalcedony and silver.

I've been looking to source stones, and even contacted a few vendors, with no luck. I am in loooove with the color of these stones and I must, must, must have some earrings like this.

I've been driving myself crazy trying to source stones that are similar. Is there somewhere that any of you think I should be looking?

Thank you!

 

[davi_el_mejor]

On ippolita's site they say it's a mother of pearl doublet. Am I looking at the wrong earrings?http://www.ippolita.com/925-sterlin...ings/wonderland-2-drop-earrings-in-lilac.html

 

[OUpearlgirl]

That would 'splain some things. I've looked and looked, even on her site, and never saw what type of stone it was. Uppy and I had decided it must have been chalcedony that was treated to give it that luster.

So... Is lilac mother of pearl easy to find?

 

[Aoife]

I suspect it is either dyed, or the doublet backing has color. They're beautiful earrings. Have you considered using a flat briolette in a similar but non-irridescent stone, or is the sheen what you like?

 

[OUpearlgirl]

I'm loving the color, and the shape of the stones. The sheen is interesting, but not necessary. Where could I find flat briolettes? That seems like it would be perfect. I'd take anything-- moonstone, amethyst, mother of pearl.. Whatever will give me that color.

I've got this darling purple dress to wear for Easter... And it's possible I'll be getting a ring that day, so I'm hankering for some fabulous lilac or lavendar earrings to wear.

Sigh.

 

[maebelle]

My first thought was to have someone cut some Rose De France Amethyst. Does anyone know who would work with it? I know I've seen it regularly at one of the vendors, but can't seem to find it.

 

[maebelle]

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63558571/rose-de-france-amethyst-earrings

Not the same... but...

 

[packrat]

Doug at Bespoke has Rose de France amethyst.

Love those earrings BTW!

 

[Upgradable]

Check 'em out, babe. http://www.etsy.com/listing/70134495/gold-and-amethyst-earrings-with-bezel

 

[OUpearlgirl]

Uppy, those are close, but too dark for what I want. I've thought about those more than once.. Worst case scenario I may buy their moonstone earrings anyway.

Packrat, I'm not familiar with Bespoke.. Do you have a link? Thank you!

 

[Upgradable]

Yep, the moonstone are pretty, and more versitile. Are you thinking bangle bracelets too?

 

[tefutefu]

I know the clusters in the middle makes it different from what you want but how about this one?
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69096333/lavender-chalcedony-moonstone-amethyst
You can try asking if they can make you something without the clusters in the middle!

 

[Upgradable]

Um..... not the Ippolita's, but tefutefu has given me a new Etsy favorite!! http://www.etsy.com/listing/57298897/amethyst-sterling-silver-earrings

 

[packrat]

Cheeses out and waves frantically HI UPPY!

This is Doug's site http://www.bespoke-gems.com/SacredGeometrics_Gemstones_QuickList_Available.php He's really super nice.

 

[Upgradable]

Hey Packy! Good to see you. Thanks for lending OU a hand.

 

[OUpearlgirl]

Mmm, those are pretty, but maybe still too dark, Uppy!

Packrat, thank you! I've contacted him about the stones.

 

[decodelighted]

Check 'em out, babe. http://www.etsy.com/listing/70134495/gold-and-amethyst-earrings-with-bezel

That was an unbelievably close find, Uppy. Wanted to give you props for that one! Wow!

 

[maebelle]

1. http://www.etsy.com/listing/32005264/on-sale-blushing-bride-amethyst-earrings?ref=sr_gallery_19&ga_search_query=lavender+amethyst+Earrings&ga_spelling_corrected=lavandar+amethyst+Earrings&ga_page=11&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

3. http://www.etsy.com/listing/57259393/duets-peridot-and-amethyst-gemstone-and?ref=sr_gallery_40&ga_search_query=lavender+amethyst+Earrings&ga_spelling_corrected=lavandar+amethyst+Earrings&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

4. http://www.etsy.com/listing/59948856/sugar-plum-fairy-earrings-of-pink-quartz?ref=sr_gallery_20&ga_search_query=lavender+amethyst+Earrings&ga_spelling_corrected=lavandar+amethyst+Earrings&ga_page=10&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

6. http://www.etsy.com/listing/68994703/light-amethyst-estate-style-earrings?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=lavender+amethyst+Earrings&ga_spelling_corrected=lavandar+amethyst+Earrings&ga_page=6&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade


If you like 2 or 5 I'll try to track them in my history...

I went a little nuts

 

[Largosmom]

Rose quartz has a similar look. A flat backed stone can be overlaid upon mother of pearl in the setting.

Laura

 

[tefutefu]

Um..... not the Ippolita's, but tefutefu has given me a new Etsy favorite!! http://www.etsy.com/listing/57298897/amethyst-sterling-silver-earrings

I was actually just browsing Etsy for lavender/lilac/purple chalcedony earrings, so I didn't see that one but it sure looks pretty

 

[JewelFreak]

Packrat, thank you! I've contacted him about the stones.

Doug's the only person I can think of who has Rose de France amethyst on his site a fair bit. He doesn't have any, huh? That's a shame. No rose quartz either? He does sometimes list that too. Hmmmmm......

--- Laurie

 

[OUpearlgirl]

Thank you everyone for the help, it's much appreciated. I have contacted Pradman, who makes both the moonstone and amethyst earrings Uppy posted. I actually e-mailed them a couple of weeks ago and finally heard back today! They are looking for something a little lighter in shade than those amethysts.. Fingers crossed they can find them.

I really appreciate everyone's time helping me find the perfect earrings.

 

[OUpearlgirl]

I gave up on the purple stones.. Nothing is quite doing it for me! So, I bought the moonstones that Uppy posted. I'm excited to see what they look like in person, and I think they'll be really fun earrings to own.

Now, I just need about 5 of those bangles...

 

[FallenRox]

I know you gave up on the stones, but I have to tell you- Jerry at Gemart has a bit of Rose De France on hand.
A girl can have 2 pair, yes?

Got his info from TL and for that I am so thankful

 

[ooo~Shiney!]

Oooo I love those pictures of rough !!!!!