Ok, I just fell in love ...

[winyan]

with these twins. Ok, I know they are soft, but wouldn''t they be lovely as earrings?

Such a minty green!

win

PS They are AMBLYGONITE, a stone new to me, but very lovely.

 

[pinkangel]

I've never heard of that stone before, but what a lovely color. You're right, they would make beautiful earrings!

 

[mike04456]

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On 3/2/2004 8:49:26 PM winyan wrote:





They are AMBLYGONITE, a stone new to me, but very lovely.
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Amblygonite is one of those obscure collector's stones. It is, unfortunately, very tricky for jewelry use because it is heat-sensitive--it will crack if heated unevenly. It is also soft (5) and possessed of a couple of cleavages. Assuming you can get those stones set without breaking, they should be okay for earrings--but you would still need to take great care with them.

 

[Nicrez]

Win they are lovely...I say SHUN convention, if they are soft, have them delicately set and wear them, if you like them, but bless the jeweler who tries!

What a lovely color!!!

 

[winyan]

Actually, I'd probably try to set them myself, this way I have no one to blame but myself.

I have a bench set up, which I use sporatically...all the tools including the flexible shaft by Foredom.

win

 

[wallace]

Win - how did the earrings turn out? Gorgeous colour! Pics?!?!

 

[winyan]

Hiya Wallace...

Well, when I originally posted about the 'twins', I thought to be employed within a week or two. Unfortunately the employer is playing his cards close to his vest, and I'm still *waiting* on the interview. So money is really tight and I simply cannot afford to spend.

Ah well.

win

 

[wallace]

Hi Win - Sorry to hear that - We'll be keeoing our fingers and paws crosssed that you get the job!!! Best wishes, Wally

 

[winyan]

Thanks very much, Wally, it wouldn't be so bad, but our 'worst case' scenario also came about, my SO was downsized last month as well!

win