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P: 4/18/2007 5:41:43 PM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,923 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	I'm trying to decide what type of stone I should use for a pendant and I don't want to spend over $500 on the stone part of the project. I want something about 7mm maybe a bit more. Something that really sparkles and will hold it's color well and not fade over time. Nothing too soft. Any ideas? I've thought maybe yellow sapphire, some type of garnet or maybe even tourmaline. I don't know how well tourmaline sparkles though. I like bright colors.
Posted: 4/18/2007 5:41:43 PM

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P: 4/18/2007 6:15:45 PM
Kismet Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,444 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 5/6/2005	How about zircon? _____________________________________________________ Kismet's rings
Posted: 4/18/2007 6:15:45 PM

P: 4/18/2007 6:52:41 PM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,923 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	I hear that the heated ones can go back to the original color.
Posted: 4/18/2007 6:52:41 PM

P: 4/18/2007 6:52:57 PM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,923 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	oops posted reply twice
Posted: 4/18/2007 6:52:57 PM

P: 4/19/2007 8:46:55 AM
LdyNghtWng Rough Rock Total Posts: 76 Last Post: 5/12/2009 Member Since: 9/26/2006	Spinels are lovely!
Posted: 4/19/2007 8:46:55 AM

P: 4/19/2007 9:43:26 AM
innerkitten Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,923 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 8/2/2003	I love spinel too and haven't ruled them out. I know I couldn't afford a fine red or hot pink but there are lots of other colors too. have you seen the bluish lavender? It's really pretty but I've only seen it in small stones.
Posted: 4/19/2007 9:43:26 AM

P: 4/19/2007 10:40:25 AM
Cyren Rough Rock Total Posts: 38 Last Post: 7/12/2008 Member Since: 6/5/2006	Daniel's stones are priced very well. I don't know what kind of shape you are looking for, but here are some links to a few pretty stones. http://www.customgemstones.com/GARNET/ga843.html http://www.customgemstones.com/GARNET/ga876.html http://www.customgemstones.com/TOURMALINE/to869.html http://www.customgemstones.com/SUNSTONE/su832.html http://www.customgemstones.com/BERYL/aq874.html
Posted: 4/19/2007 10:40:25 AM

P: 4/19/2007 2:32:34 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=10&idproduct=2185 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=10&idproduct=1495 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=10&idproduct=2072 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=9&idproduct=1849 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=9&idproduct=2070 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=5&idproduct=1637 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=5&idproduct=1948 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=3&idproduct=2188 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=3&idproduct=1121 Wasn't sure how vivid you wanted... most of these are saturated and vibrant... a couple are pastel, though, just in case.
Posted: 4/19/2007 2:32:34 PM

P: 4/19/2007 9:50:47 PM
widget Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,254 Last Post: 12/20/2008 Member Since: 11/12/2004	Date: 4/18/2007 5:41:43 PM Author:innerkitten I'm trying to decide what type of stone I should use for a pendant and I don't want to spend over $500 on the stone part of the project. I want something about 7mm maybe a bit more. Something that really sparkles and will hold it's color well and not fade over time. Nothing too soft. Any ideas? I've thought maybe yellow sapphire, some type of garnet or maybe even tourmaline. I don't know how well tourmaline sparkles though. I like bright colors. Hi Innerkitten! I'd look for something in the garnet family....good sparkle, rich colors, lots of varieties. I just took a random sampling of Gypsy's suggestions above and they're all yummy. I really like ACStones, and absolutely trust Barbara's descriptions. If she says a stone is brilliant...then it is! widget
Posted: 4/19/2007 9:50:47 PM

P: 4/19/2007 11:02:28 PM
Gypsy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,306 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 8/9/2005	Well, since I have Widget's approval... http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=8&idproduct=1697 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=10&idproduct=1554 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=10&idproduct=2098 http://www.acstones.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=10&idproduct=1040
Posted: 4/19/2007 11:02:28 PM

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