paraiba pendant project complete - a few pics!

[brandy_z28]

Thanks for all of the wonderful advice everyone gave me. I decided to set the paraiba I got from Dan into a 14k yellow gold semi-bezel. I really love it!

Thanks again!

 

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[Stone Hunter]

Very nice. Is the pendant stationary or free floating? Who did you have do this setting? It looks just lovely, could you post some more photos?

 

[geckodani]

I love it! The yellow gold contrasts so nicely!

 

[brandy_z28]

Date: 5/12/2009 9:58:34 AM
Author: Stone Hunter
Very nice. Is the pendant stationary or free floating? Who did you have do this setting? It looks just lovely, could you post some more photos?

Thank you Stone Hunter and geckodani!

The pendant is free floating. I had the option of making it stationary but didn''t go that route. I had it set at a local jeweler here in Austin, Americus Diamond. They brought out a catalog of options to choose from and that was quite nice, no pressure and they did it pretty quickly. Dropped it off Friday and picked it up on Monday. I''ll try and take more pics this evening. I''ve yet to get home before dark in I don''t even know how long so all I''ve been able to do is stinkin'' indoor lighting. Hopefully I can take more today, outside!

 

[chrono]

That''s pretty; the setting brings out the colour well.

 

[brandy_z28]

Thank you very much Chrono.

One more pic, taken with my iphone so it''s not so great but I just love the colors the stone is putting off right now.

 

[Catmom]

Ooooooooooo, it''s very pretty!

 

[T L]

I'm so glad you did yellow gold, it really brings out the color very nicely. Bezeling it was also a very smart move. Congratulations.

 

[ma re]

Really nice!

 

[brandy_z28]

Thank you so very much Catmom! You have a gorgeous jewelry collection and it''s very flattering that you like the pendant.

TL I can''t thank you enough!

If anyone would know what to do with a paraiba, it''d be you!

 

[brandy_z28]

Thank you mr. ma re!

 

[cinnamon013]

Great setting and lovely stone!

 

[FrekeChild]

Very cool! I think we need more pics though!

 

[brandy_z28]

Thank you cinnamon and freke! I promise to take more pictures as soon as I can.

 

[Fly Girl]

Beautiful pendant. I just love a bit of color at the neck, and this little beauty is sure to liven your day. Wonderful piece.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Oh, wow! The color of that baby is intense! Love it!

 

[SapphireLover]

OMG! That is the exact type of necklace that I want for everyday. Its so wearable but still has sparkle! Perfect perfect perfect!

 

[Linda W]

What a beautiful pendant. I love the color of the paraiba

The setting you chose, sets it off beautifully Great job!!!!

 

[Stone Hunter]

Date: 5/12/2009 10:13:20 AM
Author: brandy_z28

Date: 5/12/2009 9:58:34 AM
Author: Stone Hunter
Very nice. Is the pendant stationary or free floating? Who did you have do this setting? It looks just lovely, could you post some more photos?

Thank you Stone Hunter and geckodani!

The pendant is free floating. I had the option of making it stationary but didn''t go that route. I had it set at a local jeweler here in Austin, Americus Diamond. They brought out a catalog of options to choose from and that was quite nice, no pressure and they did it pretty quickly. Dropped it off Friday and picked it up on Monday. I''ll try and take more pics this evening. I''ve yet to get home before dark in I don''t even know how long so all I''ve been able to do is stinkin'' indoor lighting. Hopefully I can take more today, outside!

THANKS seems like Texas has alot of good jewelers. I''m really drawn to the floating pendants. Let us know how you like wearing it! The neck shot looks really good.

Hope you start getting home before the sun sets.

 

[brandy_z28]

Thank you Fly Girl, LTP, and SL! I''m very much a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl so this is definitely something I can wear with those and not look silly.

Thank you Linda! I was so worried that I wouldn''t do the stone justice. I think my camera still doesn''t quite cut it so that''s still up there on my list of things to replace, very soon.

Stone Hunter, I love, love, love it. I have a necklace with two cherries 10ky pendant (two rubies and an emerald) that I''ve worn every day for the last two years. While I do love it, first gift my dh ever gave me, the chain catches my hair and the pendant does not slide very easily and always seems to get tangled in with itself and in my hair. Because it doesn''t slide very well it wanders all of the place. I have had zero problems with this one so far.

Thanks!

 

[m76steve]

very nice stone-would like a little more info @ the stone-size-origin-any treatment-clairity-curiosity peaked...

 

[m76steve]

brandy-dont see many nice paraibas so when one pops up its good to see the rap sheet on your treasure...

 

[brandy_z28]

Date: 5/12/2009 7:13:27 PM
Author: m76steve
very nice stone-would like a little more info @ the stone-size-origin-any treatment-clairity-curiosity peaked...

Thank you so much! Here are the stats:
STONE: Paraiba Tourmaline
WEIGHT: .39 Cts.
CUT: Round Brilliant
DIMENSIONS: 4.80 mm
ORIGIN: Brazil
COLOR: Slightly Bluish Neon Green
CLARITY: Very Good+ (Eye Clean)
I got it from Daniel Stair at http://www.customgemstones.com/

I think my new favorite color is yellow!

 

[brandy_z28]

some pics in daylight!

 

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