Ithaca Peak turquoise pendant

[stracci2000]

I made this pendant yesterday, using Piece of Ithaca Peak turquoise from Arizona.
Also, jewelry making ruins your nail job....just sayin'!

 

[LilAlex]

That is spectacular! And I love how the mounting picks up the gray/silver in the stone. What are those inclusions?

EDIT: nvm -- I see (read) that it's pyrite. Just perfect in that frame and the compositional asymmetry!

 

[SparkleMax]

This makes me happy.

 

[stracci2000]

That is spectacular! And I love how the mounting picks up the gray/silver in the stone. What are those inclusions?

EDIT: nvm -- I see (read) that it's pyrite. Just perfect in that frame and the compositional asymmetry!

Yes, I should have mentioned that it's pyrite! Ithaca Peak turquoise usually contains some pyrite. Its a very interesting variety of turquoise. Morenci turquoise also is known for its pyrite inclusions.
So much turquoise, so little time
I'm very glad you like it!

 

[stracci2000]

This makes me happy.

Thanks for the nice compliment

 

[stracci2000]

@LilAlex
Here you can see how the polished pyrite catches the light.

 

[Soseattle]

That is stunning! Really like the pyrite.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@LilAlex
Here you can see how the polished pyrite catches the light.

you are so talented
its beautiful

 

[Catmom]

Oh I LOVE it! The setting is just perfect for that stone which is beautiful by the way.

 

[missy]

@LilAlex
Here you can see how the polished pyrite catches the light.

Oh it's beautiful
Wear in good health and bluelicious joy!

 

[stracci2000]

That is stunning! Really like the pyrite.

Thank you!
Yes, I like it, too. I have seen some turquoise cabs that have more pyrite than blue.....it's really pretty!

 

[stracci2000]

you are so talented
its beautiful

Thanks Daisy, you are always so encouraging!

 

[stracci2000]

Oh I LOVE it! The setting is just perfect for that stone which is beautiful by the way.

Thanks Catmom! I had a hard time deciding what to do with this stone.

 

[stracci2000]

Oh it's beautiful
Wear in good health and bluelicious joy!

Thanks missy! Blue has always been my favorite color.......

 

[Begonia]

Oooooo, that's funky! Very nice design!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

You create such beautiful jewelry. The pyrite reflections and the color of the turquoise is really gorgeous.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thanks Daisy, you are always so encouraging!

if you lived next door id be visiting (with coffee and cake etc) to see what was new every day, plus id have trying all these wonderful creations on !

 

[stracci2000]

if you lived next door id be visiting (with coffee and cake etc) to see what was new every day, plus id have trying all these wonderful creations on !

If you and I lived next door, we would be making jewelry together everyday!
And eating lots of cake! What fun we would have!

 

[mayday]

Gosh somehow I missed this one in your fabulous turquoise jewels hit parade. I love Ithaca Peak! Sometimes it can look a deep lavender blue.

I especially like how the silver balls in the setting echo the shape and glimmer of the pyrite in this piece. You really found its soul.

 

[stracci2000]

Gosh somehow I missed this one in your fabulous turquoise jewels hit parade. I love Ithaca Peak! Sometimes it can look a deep lavender blue.

I especially like how the silver balls in the setting echo the shape and glimmer of the pyrite in this piece. You really found its soul.

Thank you for the nice compliments
Sometimes I stare at a stone for days brainstorming all kinds of elaborate settings, when the most simple design really suits it best.

 

[stracci2000]

Gosh somehow I missed this one in your fabulous turquoise jewels hit parade. I love Ithaca Peak! Sometimes it can look a deep lavender blue.

I especially like how the silver balls in the setting echo the shape and glimmer of the pyrite in this piece. You really found its soul.

This piece of Ithaca Peak kinda has that purplish blue look, with a tiny bit of pyrite. Try to ignore the glare on the stone! I made this ring last year.

 

[Autumn in New England]

This piece of Ithaca Peak kinda has that purplish blue look, with a tiny bit of pyrite. Try to ignore the glare on the stone! I made this ring last year.

Love the snake! So cool!!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

This piece of Ithaca Peak kinda has that purplish blue look, with a tiny bit of pyrite. Try to ignore the glare on the stone! I made this ring last year.

lovin' Mr Snake