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Re: Catch all thread - talk or better yet show us
Thanks Freke, you just inspired me to post a preview of these that are somewhere in the mail right now on their way. I'm impatient! :evil: These are all gray-blue spinels from Tan, including one bubbly 3ct one that I had been stalking forever and won in an auction, jewelry work by HOWJ and then a We... |
by mariedtiger June 18th, 2013, 1:48 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Catch all thread - talk or better yet show us Replies: 3500 Views: 81476 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Jereni - thank you  Yes, I agree, I love Sally's work. She's great to work with <3
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by mariedtiger December 16th, 2012, 2:39 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Chrono! Oooooh, high heeled boots are so great! :loopy: But walking can be, mmm, what it is. I'm grateful that there are designers these days that recognize the importance of comfort in high heels as well. I draw the line on heels that require the presence of my "man-crutch". :wink2: It's ... |
by mariedtiger December 15th, 2012, 3:55 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Fly Girl, I just now saw your comment. Thank you  And yes, wearing it on my middle finger is definitely a conscious decision, love that you noticed that 
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by mariedtiger December 15th, 2012, 3:50 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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by mariedtiger December 14th, 2012, 6:54 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Hey movie zombie, I carried these words with me for many days. Wanted to come in and say thanks <3 I appreciate your words. 
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by mariedtiger December 13th, 2012, 11:23 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: What is Old is made New: Pink tournaline in Art Deco set
The outdoor pictures knock my breath away. Wow! 
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by mariedtiger November 29th, 2012, 11:59 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: What is Old is made New: Pink tournaline in Art Deco setting Replies: 48 Views: 931 |
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Re: My first JW stone, in a preloved ring!
Just perfect. Looking at these pictures makes me happy. That's a great beauty, that ring and gem. Enjoy 
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by mariedtiger November 24th, 2012, 11:21 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: My first JW stone, in a preloved ring! Replies: 24 Views: 447 |
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Re: Red and green
Ah, I'm in gemstone heaven. I love that ruby, I think you'll be really happy with it. The color is great. The tourmaline is beautiful and that spinel ring makes me so jealous. Perfect! |
by mariedtiger November 24th, 2012, 11:17 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Red and green Replies: 33 Views: 658 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Minous - Mom seemed to be really touched when she saw the rings and heard their story. She hasn't been well, so it's not always easy to tell what she feels, but it's getting better all the time. We still share moments of trying on jewelry and telling stories. Each time we do, it seems we focus more ... |
by mariedtiger November 24th, 2012, 11:08 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
LD :wavey: thank you, your welcome warms my heart! <3 When I was little we had these lovely moments with my mom, my grandmom and their jewelry boxes. The stories about the pieces of jewelry were what I loved best, it made for these rituals, wanting to hear the stories over and over. Now I have my ow... |
by mariedtiger November 24th, 2012, 11:03 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
movie zombie - thank you, I always love it when you chime in. I always forget how much I love cabochons, until I wear them. They have a whole different presence than faceted gems. The punch of color is amazing. |
by mariedtiger November 24th, 2012, 10:51 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Minousbijoux - thanks! My husband laughed his head off when he got his photo assignment, but there they are, the boots, I got them on sale many years ago.  <-- my little daughter chose this emoticon, heh.
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by mariedtiger November 24th, 2012, 10:49 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Anything for Pricescope My hubby thinks I've gone crazy, but he agreed to take these photos. Fun!
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by mariedtiger November 24th, 2012, 10:42 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Thank you Kitten In some lights it glows like a speck of rich blue velvet. That's my favorite side of its personality.
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by mariedtiger November 21st, 2012, 10:20 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: JW Pink Spinel Asscher Reset
Chrono - I love this spinel of yours, it is crazy beautiful! The setting is perfect for it, in my eyes. The asscher cut and the light play is allowed to shine. In my eyes, the asscher cut is one of the hardest to set, because of the beauty of the cut. You nailed it! |
by mariedtiger November 20th, 2012, 12:06 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: JW Pink Spinel Asscher Reset Replies: 27 Views: 523 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Innerkitten - thanks! The spess loves being with her friends, a riot of orange that brightens up the cruel November here in Finland. Rain and wind, rain and wind. Oh well, at least there is sparkle&color to be worn.
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by mariedtiger November 20th, 2012, 11:58 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Laurie - thank you, love that you have an illustrated story of Baba Yaga, it's such a powerful story. You know, the best thing about the stackers is that I have been able to show them to my mother and share the story with her. I never thought it would happen. But miracles do happen sometimes. <3 |
by mariedtiger November 20th, 2012, 11:57 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
NKOTB: Good to be back! The spess sparkles like mad, sometimes I see peoples heads swivel as if they are in a tennis match when they watch my hands moving as I speak. Streak of orange lightning
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by mariedtiger November 20th, 2012, 11:54 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Chrono, thank you, I've missed being here! Stackers: I wanted to see how important close to top color is for me :)) I like how saturated they are together, but luckily for my budget, I seem to like all colors and shades :bigsmile: I had them in the same gem box for almost a year, before I dared have... |
by mariedtiger November 20th, 2012, 11:51 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Last but not least, some time ago Sally posted a new design, the Baba Yaga - for women who aren't afraid to go into the woods at night. Years ago I read the story about Baba Yaga in a book by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, in Women Who Run With the Wolves. The story has been important to me in many ways. W... |
by mariedtiger November 19th, 2012, 12:13 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
This is a violet spinel I got from Tan, about 1,5 carats. Now that it's set and I walk around with it, I'm delighted to see it's completely sky blue outside in sunlight. Amazing. I'll return with photos, I know these suck, sorry. Had to get started somewhere, it's ages since I've been posting. |
by mariedtiger November 19th, 2012, 12:02 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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by mariedtiger November 19th, 2012, 11:58 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Re: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOW
Next is a Nigerian spessartite, almost 3 carats 8mmx8mm that I bought from Gene. I wanted something fitting my budget and yet worthy of the ring (that's one reason why I love working with Sally, we can discuss any combinations of metals, budgets and such). So this ring has a silver shank, diamond me... |
by mariedtiger November 19th, 2012, 11:56 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ
The first bunch is a trio of small rings I wanted to create, commemorating my then estranged mother (we have since reconnected), who always wore a diamond, ruby and emerald eternity ring with two diamond eternity bands. Sally and her team did this one justice. The rings are an old cut 5mm diamond in... |
by mariedtiger November 19th, 2012, 11:48 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Sapphires, spinels, spessartites - new pretties from HOWJ Replies: 34 Views: 811 |
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by mariedtiger June 3rd, 2012, 12:33 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: new sapphire Replies: 49 Views: 1660 |
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Re: Rubellite, spinel, and merelani set!
Wonderful collection and soooo nice to see that rubellite set, it's a grand stone. I like this last batch of set stones, it would be nice to see them in person. I bet they sparkle like mad! |
by mariedtiger March 4th, 2012, 12:02 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Rubellite, spinel, and merelani set! Replies: 29 Views: 766 |
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by mariedtiger March 3rd, 2012, 11:55 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: My fabulous Ethiopian Opal ring!!!! Replies: 13 Views: 738 |
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Re: Barry Bridgestock mint tourmaline three stone w/ tsavori
Lovely! That chunky cut makes me want to wear that ring. Lucky you
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by mariedtiger March 3rd, 2012, 11:52 pm Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Barry Bridgestock mint tourmaline three stone w/ tsavorites Replies: 26 Views: 927 |
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Re: Catch all thread - talk or better yet show us
Pics will definitely be coming, as soon as I have these beauties on my fingers. The spinel is very similar to the one that I have in my wedding ring, mainly blue, with some violet overtones. I can't wait to see these in real life!
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by mariedtiger January 26th, 2012, 2:07 am Forum: Colored Stones Topic: Catch all thread - talk or better yet show us Replies: 3500 Views: 81476 |