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Octopus babies in a large range of colors, now how to decide

NacreLover

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Thank you all for your kind words with my little project. I was hoping to wear this on my two tone reversible omega, or on a strand of multi color tahitians. 4ranch thinks I need a strand of labarodite beads, which I am sure would be lovely.
 

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Lovely, NacreLover! Looking forward to neck shots.
 

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ennui|1431448374|3875544 said:
Pirard|1431441547|3875494 said:
How does one get in contact with the artist? I think she is on the other forum, but I don't know what her posting name is. I am really interested in these little guys as my pearl projects are growing!!!
La Corsetiere.

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The project is done. It appears I have two options to thread my chain through since the pearl blocks the left tentacle.

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Lovinggems

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Lovely choice, and the pearl is stunning.
 

NacreLover

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Thank you. If I find I reach for him often, I will consider another in gold. I'm glad this is an option. I wonder how he would look in green gold? :think:
 

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What a gorgeous Pearl!!! And it seems like a perfect match for the octopus.
 

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nacrelover, you read my mind! When I heard about the possible gold option, I thought a lovely celadon shade of gold would be beautiful.
 

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That is fantastic! I love your choice of the silver with light oxidization on the details for definition. These little octo babies are so cool!
 

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NacreLover, the hand oxidized octopus is darling; that hand oxidation makes SUCH a difference! I triple "second" the idea of a strand of labradorite beads :) I have some, and it's amazing what you can put on a strand of those beads ...
 

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CRDKeshi, So you have a strand of labradorite beads? Where did you find them? What size and can we see them please?
 

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Yes, NacreLover ... I have a strand of small faceted labradorite beads, about 18 - 19" long, simple, on a silver lobster claw clasp. Bought to wear a small, subtle but very unusual silver and turquoise pendant. I also have a strand of somewhat larger faceted labradorite beads I haven't done anything special with ... unstrung. I got all mine from Intergem gem shows, either here in PA or VA; relatively speaking gemwise, inexpensive and affordable. Might try to talk hubby into the Intergem show this weekend in Chantilly VA. I'll try to take a photo tomorrow; it's getting dark here. Look for stones with good flashes of color if you go searching :)
 

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NacreLover, apologies for the poor photos; last rays of the sun, iPhone, my scary hand LOL ... the labradorites are a warm grey, flashes of blues and greens ... about 3 - 4mm I'd say, although I don't have a caliper. Photos don't do them justice at all; very sparkly.

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NacreLover

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Thank you CRDKeshi! What a great size to fit through most bales. Your stones are very colorful and flashy. I bet they would compliment Tahitians in your collection. I went to eBay to check them out as the gem shows were last month around here. Sheri sent my octo baby off to me yesterday. I should have him sometime next week.
 

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NacreLover|1431512078|3875951 said:
The project is done. It appears I have two options to thread my chain through since the pearl blocks the left tentacle.

So beautiful! Hope you get it soon and pls post loads of photos when you get it!
 

CRDKeshi

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NacreLover the labradorite beads do look wonderful with the 3 Tahitian pearl pendant I got this winter ... but the bail is just a bit too small. I might have that bail either made a bit bigger, or changed to an enhancer in the future :)
 

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NL, your gorgeous pearl looks perfect as the head of that adorable octobaby. :love: :appl: The color of the silver shows off the pearl perfectly, and the hand applied oxidation brings out the details beautifully. I can't wait to see neck shots of your new pet!
 

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Enamel babies

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NL I love your new octobaby our little guys will need to have a play date this summer. And Sheri's new enamel octobabies are TDF :love:
 

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Dark bronze and pond slime

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Sigh, shriek, jump up and down ... ENAMEL Octopi !!! Please tell me again what the base metals are on those lovelies?
 

4Ranch Girl

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I think the enamel is fine silver.
 

CRDKeshi

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Thanks 4RanchGirl :)))
 

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I wish I had waited for the enamel babies. :wall:
 

CRDKeshi

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That dark bronze and pond slime octopus is pretty special too; the textures on the pearl are beautiful.
 

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ennui|1431744360|3877336 said:
I wish I had waited for the enamel babies. :wall:

Ennui, I hope you still love your little guy! I hate to see you banging head on wall. These enameled ones are still in the experimental stage, not yet available for public consumption.
 

Lovinggems

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Every single one is gorgeous!
 

NacreLover

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Ennui, I am thinking octo collection.... like day of the week undies?
I asked if my pearl would fit in the lavender/green and Sheri said no, it's too large. Now I am looking at my loose pearls and thinking of going shopping again.
 

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NacreLover your Octo baby is gorgeous! And thanks for posting the various options, I love the enamel ones!
 

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Is that enamel baby gold??? Love the look! I am a green girl, and I am green with envy.
 
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