Stone finally set - new aquamarine pendant

[Arkteia]

I have not been at the forum for quite a while. (Lurking, though, browsing through pre-loved jewelry). In the meantime, several projects have materialized, and I would like to share with you this item. Different elements of it were sourced out from different vendors. It now seems that the original idea was to replicate one of Princess Diana's chokers. Like many others, I admire Princess Diana, not as the royalty, but as the woman with enormous capacity for personal growth and empathy.

So initially, I sourced out three strings of blue Akoya pearls, planning to pair them with a red spinel pear. But almost at the same time, I came across a 6-ct aquamarine that I purchased through Rioux Rocks. It might be my only aquamarine, the stones of my favorite color being almost mined out, and the decision to dress the stone nicely prompted use of the pearls for the aqua.

Joseph Jewelry was the company that made it. The concept was mine, nothing new, channel-set diamonds and sapphires, which I saw in several antique pieces. JJ's implementation was nice and clean (It mostly fell on Christmas season, which is not the best time, but there were no horrible delays, and the communication was good).

 

[Arkteia]

Re: Finally set and very happy - new aquamarine pendant

This is the head of the choker. No neck pictures yet.

Pearls were never my thing, but it would appear to me now that the concept of pairing them with gems is never old. Also, while browsing through sources, I saw so many different colors, purple, which could work well with amethysts or purple garnets, or bi-color which might be paired with Mahenge garnets. Pearls seem to require more care than I am prepared to give them, but at the same time, pearl pieces are truly timeless. Thank you for viewing.

 

[pregcurious]

That is gorgeous! Do you have a close up of the aqua in its setting?

EDIT: You beat my post to it! Looks amazing.

 

[arkieb1]

Wow, that is gorgeous!!!! Congrats, I'm not sure if you feel comfortable doing it but I'd love to see a neck shot (even if you cut your face out)...... & if you don't mind me asking is the cat in your Avatar a Burmese? He/she is the spitting image of our Burmese blue boy with golden eyes and a look of indifference usually on his face

 

[chatoyancy]

That is stunning!

 

[chrono]

Ark,
As always, I envy your gorgeous collection and this one is no different! Oh my goodness, the classiness, the colour, the design, the everything is just perfect. Welcome back and although I do not foresee anymore trips down to your area, I do hope we can meet up again one day.

 

[pinkjewel]

Beautiful, tasteful, and very elegant!

 

[Arcadian]

No.freaking.WAY!!!!!!

OMG, that is GORGEOUS!! Instant Heirloom!

I love pearls. A wipe down after wearing and put away in a soft box and they should be fine. Of course most of my strands are fresh water except the SS strand I have (and never seem to wear!! )

 

[NKOTB]

Gorgeous, as usual! Nice to see you back!

 

[ElizabethR]

Absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Queenie60]

beautiful and classic!! Enjoy.

 

[aac2013]

very elegant! I love it!

 

[Keeliamira]

What a stunning piece! So timeless and beautiful! Congrats!!

 

[indigoblue]

Lovely!

 

[MJ_Mac]

This necklace is beyond gorgeous! Please, please may we have neck shots ? This is such a classic piece.

I have a question, are blue Akoya pearls natural or have they been dyed? Pearls are my first love in gemstones but I will admit to only having a pretty basic knowledge of them.

 

[dk168]

Gorgeous piece, thanks for sharing!

DK

 

[lovedogs]

wow, this is gorgeous! Definitely an heirloom piece. Congrats!

 

[minousbijoux]

Ark: it is beyond gorgeous! I too want neck shots. So lovely. It reminds me of Sarahbear's pearl bracelet - remember that? Only hers didn't have the gorgeous halo of sapphires.

Oh, and happy to see you've come "home!"

 

[Arkteia]

Pregcurious - thank you!

Arkieb1 - thank you! I shall try to take neck photos during the weekend, with better light and perhaps a better camera.
Regarding the cat - it is a British Blue, perhaps a mix, but a pretty one and with a great personality. I love grey cats.

Chatoyancy - thank you!

Chrono - thank you for your kind words! You know how I always admired your eye for color and your taste, and hence your kind words are greatly valued. And I sincerely hope that we shall meet again.

Pinkjewel - thank you!

Arcadian - thank you! Thank you for your advice. The old pearls that I used to have, while vintage, were of poor quality, and I never knew it. This is why I considered myself "not a pearl" person. What fascinates me now is the variety that is available on the market.

 

[Arkteia]

NKTOB - thank you for your kind words of welcoming!

ElizabethR - thank you!

Queenie60 - thank you for your nice wishes!

Keeliamira - thank you! Beautiful avatar.

Aac2013 - thank you!

Indigoblue - thank you! Wonderful blue stone in your avatar.

Poodles4me - thank you! The pearls are natural, they have been initially sourced out for another. They are slightly bluish-grey, but in combination with blue aquamarine and sapphires they look bluer. The jeweler initially advised me to use warmer pearl tones, but I already had these, and I am happy with the result.

Dk168 - thank you!

Lovedogs - thank you!

Minousbijoux - than you so much for your kind compliments! (I think) I remember some other things from Sarahbear, didn't she have something totally gorgeous with an emerald?

 

[mochiko42]

*slow clap* THAT is one instant classic piece of jewelry. The blue akoyas are beautiful and lustrous. I'm guessing they might be Vietnamese blue akoya??

The overall effect of the necklace is fabulous!! Wear it in good health .

 

[T L]

That's fit for royalty!! Love it.

 

[T L]

Shhhhh, don't tell anyone, but I love yours more than Diana's. I think it was a bracelet she had that's very reminiscent of your gorgeous choker. Camilla also has an emerald choker that is similar.

 

[Seaglow]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Thank you for sharing. Amazing and elegant jewellery--as usual.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Arkteia]

Mochiko42 - thank you! I do not know whether they are Vietnamese or not. It will take me some time to educate myself about pearls now.

 

[Arkteia]

Shhhhh, don't tell anyone, but I love yours more than Diana's. I think it was a bracelet she had that's very reminiscent of your gorgeous choker. Camilla also has an emerald choker that is similar.

Thank you, TL. It took me a while to realize that Diana's choker with pearls had a sapphire inside. Camilla has gorgeous emerald choker. British royalty has amazing jewelry. Which, historically, they fully deserved.

 

[Arkteia]

Seaglow - thank you!

 

[Arkteia]

HI:

Thank you for sharing. Amazing and elegant jewellery--as usual.

cheers--Sharon

Thank you, Canuk-gal. Taste can be developed, and Pricescope helped me a lot.

 

[arkieb1]

Ahhh British Blues have a rounder face than Burmese but yours is the spitting image in your avatar of my bad boy..... mine is bluer grey IRL than in this photo and he has golden eyes as well....