Yep, I sure am on a roll. And, the big local art fair begins tomorrw (only the State Fair has a bigger draw here), so who knows what I''ll find there.Date: 8/6/2009 8:19:01 PM
Author: cellentani
You''re on a roll, Fly Girl!!Hey, did you get your Mahenge spinel yet? I can''t tell you how many times I flip-flopped on that one!
Date: 8/6/2009 9:08:16 PM
Author: cellentani
Well, good news and bad news for me: unfortunately, the general concensus is that my previously-thought white topaz is actually a cz, but the good news is that I''m getting a new, cushion cut white topaz. The cutter said that in indirect sunlight it''s silvery, but in direct sunlight it''s light blue with violet tones, and he''s never seen anything like it in a natural, untreated gem. I feel like a kid before Christmas and can''t wait to see it!!
Likewise!! Sounds both awesome and very beautiful, cellentani!Date: 8/6/2009 9:08:16 PM
Author: cellentani
Well, good news and bad news for me: unfortunately, the general concensus is that my previously-thought white topaz is actually a cz, but the good news is that I''m getting a new, cushion cut white topaz. The cutter said that in indirect sunlight it''s silvery, but in direct sunlight it''s light blue with violet tones, and he''s never seen anything like it in a natural, untreated gem. I feel like a kid before Christmas and can''t wait to see it!!
Those are soooo pretty. Love the bright colors!Date: 8/6/2009 7:27:07 PM
Author: Fly Girl
I have been so taken with my new blue chalcedony drops that I''m considering having more chalcedony pieces made. Here are 10 color matched green stones from Rick Martin that arrived today. My designer is out of town until Tuesday, but I''m thinking of a pendant, bracelet, ring and earrings suite. These chrysoprase cabochons are from Australia. They look pretty sweet to me.
It''s 2.73ct. 7.03 X 7.04mm.Date: 8/6/2009 5:04:21 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
How big?Date: 8/6/2009 4:22:00 PM
Author: simplysplendid
Oh no, she won''t. She was the one that inspired me with her amazing asscher collection!Date: 8/6/2009 4:00:42 PM
Author: Chrono
Oh yeah, no question about it.Date: 8/6/2009 3:46:07 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
LTP is going to die of envy when she sees that!!
Date: 8/7/2009 3:31:25 PM
Author: Chrono
Date: 8/7/2009 2:36:06 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Very nice color on that tourmaline. Don''t you wish it was as big as the picture?
Don’t we all wish our entire collection of gemstones is as large as the vendor’s pictures?
Not meDate: 8/7/2009 6:51:26 PM
Author: Arcadian
Date: 8/7/2009 3:31:25 PM
Author: Chrono
Date: 8/7/2009 2:36:06 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover
Very nice color on that tourmaline. Don''t you wish it was as big as the picture?
Don’t we all wish our entire collection of gemstones is as large as the vendor’s pictures?
If they were I''d have hand cramps from holding it all day
-A
Thanks, TL. The stone is set with a 22k gold bezel and a 2mm wide 14k yellow gold hammered shank. She backed the cab with pure fine silver, which is not supposed to tarnish (I hope). It is her Daria style ring. Link The silver backing is probably responsible for the terrific light return in the sun.
Date: 8/7/2009 7:54:50 PM
Author: Fly Girl
I sent my star rose quartz cabochon from ACStones (pictures of it are here Link around the middle of the first page) off to be set by Etsy jeweler JanishJewels. She got it yesterday, made the ring this morning, and it is on its way back to me. She reports, ''I was astonished at how beautiful the stone was in the sunlight.'' I''m attaching a picture she provided to me.
All you PSer are great and this forum is wonderful. Special thanks to ma re and Chrono for your encouragement to have this stone set sooner rather than later.
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