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Dispatch from Ban Island

Avondale said:
Did he go for several variations of each colour of the rainbow so that you can choose?

This is my kind of level of obsession, only my skills are very rudimentary. But I do that, too. Last time I worked on a ring design, I made a folder that, between source images, WIP files and final renderings, eventually reached nearly a 100 separate files.
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He did! They are like adorable yummy jolly ranchers from actual gemstones I found that I liked, lol! My hubby is a photographer so it was, per his words “easy”… I tried to watch how he did it but I got lost- it wasn’t “easy” :lol:

I can have him give me step by step instructions how he did it and message you though if you want!

Here’s a couple others he did
ruby.jpeg

emerald.jpeg

sapphire2.jpeg

pink2.jpeg

pink_brown.jpeg
That last one was a faint pink brown diamond in a pink cup
 
lavenderdragonfly23 said:
He did! They are like adorable yummy jolly ranchers from actual gemstones I found that I liked, lol! My hubby is a photographer so it was, per his words “easy”… I tried to watch how he did it but I got lost- it wasn’t “easy” :lol:

I can have him give me step by step instructions how he did it and message you though if you want!

Here’s a couple others he did
ruby.jpeg

emerald.jpeg

sapphire2.jpeg

pink2.jpeg

pink_brown.jpeg
That last one was a faint pink brown diamond in a pink cup
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What is the one second from the top please
 
lavenderdragonfly23 said:
jrcolombianemeralds.com

4.38 Carat 11x8 Vivid Muzo Green Natural Loose Colombian Emerald-Cushion Cut

Stone: EmeraldWeight: 4.38-caratsShape: Cushion Cut Clarity: Transparent Luster: Very GoodColor: Vivid Muzo GreenMeasurements: 10.70mm x 8.35mm x 7.60mm Geographic Origin: ColombiaTreatment: Natural, OilingComments: Due to their growth conditions in nature and recovery methods, most emeralds...
jrcolombianemeralds.com jrcolombianemeralds.com
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So pretty :appl: :twirl: :appl: :appl: :appl:
Sorry
I know I wrote 2ndvfrom the top
But I ment 2nd from the bottom
 
lavenderdragonfly23 said:
He did! They are like adorable yummy jolly ranchers from actual gemstones I found that I liked, lol! My hubby is a photographer so it was, per his words “easy”… I tried to watch how he did it but I got lost- it wasn’t “easy” :lol:

I can have him give me step by step instructions how he did it and message you though if you want!

Here’s a couple others he did
ruby.jpeg

emerald.jpeg

sapphire2.jpeg

pink2.jpeg

pink_brown.jpeg
That last one was a faint pink brown diamond in a pink cup
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Omg so I just had a crazy idea. Can you make removable heads and have different gemstones set so that can you can screw into the ring to change the look whenever you want? That would be amazing.
 
maryjane04 said:
Omg so I just had a crazy idea. Can you make removable heads and have different gemstones set so that can you can screw into the ring to change the look whenever you want? That would be amazing.
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Aaand this project just got a hell of a lot more expensive. :lol:

lavenderdragonfly23 said:
I can have him give me step by step instructions how he did it and message you though if you want!
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You're very kind. I have a basic understanding of how he probably did it, it's mostly some skillful layering and cutting plus possibly a bit of transforming to get the shape just right. Key word being "skillful" - just because you know how something is done in theory, doesn't mean you're able to execute it to the same level achieved by the pro. I also use freeware software, I imagine the actual Adobe software is a fair bit more sophisticated compared to my paint.net. :mrgreen:

If you want to chat about unhealthy levels of obsession with mock ups, boy do I have stories to tell. :lol:
 
maryjane04 said:
Omg so I just had a crazy idea. Can you make removable heads and have different gemstones set so that can you can screw into the ring to change the look whenever you want? That would be amazing.
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Aaand this project just got a hell of a lot more expensive. :lol:




Oh no, no, no, no...you're looking at this all wrong. This is actually a very frugal way of saving thousands of dollars in expense for all those extra settings and side diamonds! 8-) Frugal...repeat after me...frugal....
 
RMOO said:
Aaand this project just got a hell of a lot more expensive. :lol:




Oh no, no, no, no...you're looking at this all wrong. This is actually a very frugal way of saving thousands of dollars in expense for all those extra settings and side diamonds! 8-) Frugal...repeat after me...frugal....
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Right?? Frugal indeed. Imagine the cost of all those settings!

It kinda reminds me of having a favourite top or pants and then going back only to realise they don't make them anymore lol. This way she won't have to worry about it "selling out" ever again.
 
maryjane04 said:
It kinda reminds me of having a favourite top or pants and then going back only to realise they don't make them anymore lol.
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See, that's why I buy two or three of the same item when I find a piece of clothing I really like. People think I'm crazy for it, can you believe that! :lol:
 
RMOO said:
Aaand this project just got a hell of a lot more expensive. :lol:




Oh no, no, no, no...you're looking at this all wrong. This is actually a very frugal way of saving thousands of dollars in expense for all those extra settings and side diamonds! 8-) Frugal...repeat after me...frugal....
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I like her…. PS math at its best :lol:
 
Calliecake said:
lol. I’ve been doing this for many years.
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I do this… but instead of other colors, I buy other sizes… so I can always wear my favorite things, lol. I have several vintage Anthropologie wool coats in three different sizes. I have a spending issue with antique jewelry and old wool coats … Hi my name is LD and I’m addicted to old things :lol:
 
so this is my week of annual leave but Gary is still in the hospital
ive desided im going to get a few things from my to do list done !
well when Gary is home and its ok to leave him for an hour or two
i have enough annual leave left for a few more days next week if Gary needs me
but my mind is a blank
i have strands of loose pearls all over the place
luckily it will all be here on PS in my rambly posts
just becuase we need more pictures and im out of data on my phone and im not sure of our wifi password at home -the writting on the modum is very small
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oh these old things???
ive had them for years

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well a few years ago now another PSer had them and i thought they would make an awsome brooch
i foud the vendor again the other day
 
Daisys and Diamonds said:
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Tasmania is an Island
they have jails there
mum's grandparenst were from Tassie
no mention of their names in any convict lists ..ive looked

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That’s interesting history right there @Daisys and Diamonds. Was the island’s sole purpose as a prison back in the day? I’m off to google. Do you know what your grandparent(s) did for a living? I’m sure that there were many non-convicts on the island as well, to support the functioning of the prison.
 
RMOO said:
That’s interesting history right there @Daisys and Diamonds. Was the island’s sole purpose as a prison back in the day? I’m off to google. Do you know what your grandparent(s) did for a living? I’m sure that there were many non-convicts on the island as well, to support the functioning of the prison.
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my great grandad was a builder, before my grandma and her little sister was born the family imigrated to Timaru in South Canterbury
Mum always wanted to visit Tasmania, the family had big reunions often
they were from Launceston
the trail goes cold, they call them swimmers, people who do not appear of passanger/convicts lists
i dont know much about Tassie, its ment to be very nice, a bit like NZ
 
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