Fire Agate from Gemtrader, 18.73 ct

[Matata]

Couldn't resist the dark sexy colors of this agate. Probably will become a pendant or bracelet one day. I have all sorts of crazy thoughts running through my head about which metal to use. I think it would look great in copper or rose gold, hammered or brushed. So many choices for accent stones -- orange or mint green or tsav green or dark golden yellow or brown diamonds or none at all. Going to have to live with it awhile and pet it and coo to it before I can make up my mind.

First pic outdoor in weak sunlight the rest are inside under led kitchen lighting.

 

[VapidLapid]

Oh its lovely Matata! I didn't realize it would be so big. I could see it as the lid of a pill box.

 

[Matata]

I didn't realize it would be so big. I could see it as the lid of a pill box.

Maybe I should frame it and hang it above the fireplace. LOL. Can you imagine how much bigger it'll look if I halo it or bezel it with some inset stones?

 

[T L]

Fire opal is such a fascinating stone. It looks like it's bubbling and boiling, really interesting.

 

[Matata]

Fire opal is such a fascinating stone. It looks like it's bubbling and boiling, really interesting.

That's a great way to describe it. I've been more interested in quirky stones the past couple years. Bought a rutilated quartz a couple years ago as well as a moonstone. Still haven't done anything with either of them. The quartz is large with copper colored strands within.

 

[Marlow]

Why not a very large ring without any other stones - looks great on your hand!

Nice piece!!!

 

[movie zombie]

what fun!
ring or pendant: hard decision but i'm loving the idea of red gold or copper........wire pendant?

 

[chrono]

It's great to see other types of gems on PS. Copper would be interesting, I think.

 

[deskjockey]

I've become super-interested in fire agate lately, and love seeing the additional pictures of this one It looks like cooling lava!

 

[enbcfsobe]

Stunning! I would want to look at this while wearing it, so I'd be inclined toward a cuff bracelet in a warm metal. Maybe bronze with a brushed finish?

 

[Matata]

Stunning! I would want to look at this while wearing it, so I'd be inclined toward a cuff bracelet in a warm metal. Maybe bronze with a brushed finish?

I'm leaning toward a bracelet but think I would like it more open. Sort of like this amber bracelet, only much nicer.

 

[kgizo]

That is a really neat stone and I think your bracelet idea is fabulous for it.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

A bracelet would be perfect! I remember back in the day my father taking me to gem shows where fire agates, amethysts and moon stones were sold for less than a dollar a carat. Back in the day turquoise in silver was THE thing to have. lol. Glad to see appreciation for fire agate in this thread and can't wait to see how you set it.