Eeeeek, chills of joy, spinel necklace from HOWJ

[mariedtiger]

First, let me thank TL for introducing us all to Tan at Gemburionline and Odysseygem. This set would not be possible without his Mahenge spinels and incredible auctions about a year ago.

Sally has been sitting with these spinels for a long time. Now my sis is getting married, so I felt justified having this set made. The necklace&earrings has 1+ carat Mahenge spinels, subcarat pinkish red spinels from Gemcal, a few tiny diamonds and a few tiny moonstones (love that stone). Metals are silver and 14k gold.

So this morning, after a postal debacle, I finally got to open the package (my sis is getting married tomorrow). I'm sooooooooo happy. So let's have some pictures now. This is the first.

 

[mariedtiger]

Here are the matching earrings, completely in sterling silver. I added some close up pics of the necklace and earrings. The second pear in the necklace, hangs down my back. I love the details in this set. Sally creates magic.

 

[mariedtiger]

Here are a few shots showing how the set goes with my spinel ring from Janish Jewels. I love how the match is close enough so I can have a complete set of hot pink glittery goodness. There's also a close up of one of the smaller spinels, accented by diamonds. There are also two smaller spinels accented by moonstones with blue sheen, but I couldn't get a good shot of them. These spinels aren't quite as saturated as the mahenges, but not brown either.

 

[mariedtiger]

Here are neck shots and ear shots. Sorry about the white balance in the neck shot, the automatic adjustment made it a bit weird. Taken daylight, inside. The necklace lives with my movements, the smaller spinels turn a bit. I'm noticing I like that, because it's so comfy and the backs of the settings are well finished and beautiful in themselves.

I'm so giddy. This is the first complete set I own. I love how it's possible to make something beautiful out of "good enough" materials and create something that really sings. Sally is my favorite designer because she manages to create stuff that I want to wear, that has that elusive quality of personal magic that I look for both in clothes and jewelry.

Thanks for looking everyone!

 

[talamasca]

Oh WOW, what a fab project! They look really great, the detailing is especially nice, no wonder you got chills!

 

[mariedtiger]

Talamasca, thank you I'm doing the happy dance

 

[Deia]

Oh my. You always have such lovely and personalised jewelry. It's a gorgeous set. What a fun project!!!

 

[natsplat]

Absolutely stunning: it all looks so high-end - colourful and classy with such unusual detailing. Sally's work is amazing I know you will wear this set, separately and together, with so many different types of outfits and different occasions, for years and years! I would love to see more neckshots please. Congratulations!

 

[JewelFreak]

Sally creates magic, I swear! Gorgeous, just gorgeous suite -- how up-market do you feel, having a "suite?" The stones are super -- I'm impressed that you bought them & did something so lovely with them -- I would never have been able to figure out how to use them. Congratulations! I'm in love with the whole picture.

And how's that for excellence -- she got them to you JUST in time!

--- Laurie

 

[T L]

MT,
That's such a beautiful suite. It is dramatic, yet understated, and very elegant. How lucky you are to have a mahenge suite!!!

 

[davi_el_mejor]

W W

Amazing MT!

Love Tan

LOVE Sally

Your sister is very lucky!

 

[SB621]

Gorgeous necklace!!!!!!! I love how it sits on your neckline! Sally did a great job!!!!!

 

[pinkjewel]

It's gorgeous!!

 

[Upgradable]

Wow!!! Those are absolutely fabulous!!! Not only are they going to be gorgeous at the wedding, but they are heirloom worthy! You know I love mahenges, and this is just about the most fabulous use of them I've ever seen! Job well done!

 

[stargurl78]

Wow all of your pieces are gorgeous but that necklace... just WOW!! Sally really does beautiful work!

 

[Kismet]

Wow! What a gorgeous set.

 

[Bella_mezzo]

I am in luuuurve!!!!! The set is so pretty and yay for Tan

 

[kt]

Oh that is just sooooooo lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[brandy_z28]

WOW! Very nice MT! I love them all!

 

[Aoife]

That's exquisite! The spinels just glow, and the workmanship from HOW is spectacular. I love the way the necklace lays against your skin.

 

[rosetta]

This is so pretty, love the colour!

 

[purplemelody]

SO gorgeous! I can imagine how sparkly they are under the sun!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Your set is incredibly beautiful! Just stunning.

 

[artdecogirl]

This set is just lovely, well done!

 

[minmin001]

what a gorgeous set!

 

[Treenbean]

just lovely!!! It looks beautiful on your neck and I love the details on the earrings.

 

[mariedtiger]

Thank you everyone for your sweet comments and sharing my joy. I will return after the wedding (which starts in a few hours) and comment. But here are a few neckshots Please excuse the crummy lighting conditions.

 

[Arkteia]

Mariedtiger,
Truly beautiful set.
What a brilliant idea to "utilize" small Mahenges in such a creative way! And what a wonderful work by HOW, and how well it matches your ring! To me, the necklace resembles Medieval pieces of art seen in museums. I bet you look gorgeous and sparkly! Congratulations, wear it in good health, your set is awesome.

 

[Gypsy]

TRULY STUNNING!

 

[Porridge]

Wow those are beautiful! Sally does great work doesn't she? Enjoy!