Show me your turquoise jewelry!

[stracci2000]

no
you are too modest
i just love it
but as wonderful as the stone is it needed you to highlight its great beauty
as well as being very talented you have a great eye and vision

Thank you so much Daisy!
I appreciate your kind words.

 

[newtojewels]

I made this pendant last Saturday afternoon. I bought the stone from a vendor at my local gem/ mineral show.

It's Persian turquoise with pyrite inclusions, 38 cts. Sterling silver.
The third photo shows the most accurate color of the turquoise.

Absolutely stunning! Everything you make I keep thinking "wow, that's my favorite!" so I guess I just love them all. @Autumn in New England I'll be fighting you for that first spot in line.

@stracci2000 I love your new pieces. I also like working with my hands and I love art and design. I have painted and done various paper arts and pottery in the past. At this phase in life I still dont feel like I have the energy to really indulge but as my kids are getting older and more independent I can see things opening up and I envision a vet near future where I too could learn this skill. I think I am going to begin with learning to string pearls and beads though. It’s in the to do list for the next year.

I did some minimal silverwork, nothing like Stracci's of course, but found it a bit stressful because it felt like you couldn't come back easily from some kinds of mistakes. Whereas stringing pearls and beads is almost completely non-destructive. Worst case you don't like it and you just try again! Even expensive pearls are non-stressful for me at least.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thank you so much Daisy!
I appreciate your kind words.

i hope you dont mind
i saw these on etsy
they must be dyed they were so cheap
about 7 years ago i brought a vintage hippy leather macrame belt and i always wanted to put oval turquoise cabs into the elements


what kind of glue do i use to glue stones to some sort of brassy 1970's base metal ?

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@stracci2000 it's a belt

 

[RMOO]

@stracci2000 it's a belt

Oooh, the matrix in the turquoise would look really good with the tan beads!

 

[stracci2000]

i hope you dont mind
i saw these on etsy
they must be dyed they were so cheap
about 7 years ago i brought a vintage hippy leather macrame belt and i always wanted to put oval turquoise cabs into the elements


what kind of glue do i use to glue stones to some sort of brassy 1970's base metal ?

Those stones are made from turquoise chunks compressed with a copper colored matrix. An assembled stone.
They are really pretty, but not naturally occurring.
I would use two-part epoxy to glue them into the belt.
This will be very chic!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Those stones are made from turquoise chunks compressed with a copper colored matrix. An assembled stone.
They are really pretty, but not naturally occurring.
I would use two-part epoxy to glue them into the belt.
This will be very chic!

thank you x3

im not sure about chic, i never have confidence to pull things off

if i ever buy more serouse tourquise you are my expert
i mean i cant even spell it
....well you know anything in double didgets NZ$

i did wing this last night though
this is what i ended up getting hopefully for my fascated jet beads (the thread that limps on like a broken down racehorse who never won a race anyway)

Blue Turquoise, High Quality in Faceted Roundel 6mm and 8mm- Full 15.5 Inch Strand AAA Quality Gemstone Beads - Etsy

This Beads item by Beadboat1 has 436 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Houston, TX. Listed on May 21, 2025

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i only need about 15 beads so i brought two strand to pick out the best ones ,
the rest may be xmas decorations or may decorate Borris' grave

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Oooh, the matrix in the turquoise would look really good with the tan beads!

thank you
i thought that was soon as i saw them in the charity shop in 2017 !!!
cant hurry these things
its been hanging on the back of a bedroom door handle ever since

 

[stracci2000]

I made a ring to match the pendant shown in post #639.
There were 2 Persian cabs that I bought from the vendor.
This material is really beautiful and I figured a matching ring is not a bad thing!

 

[Starstruck8]

Beautiful, as always! The hammered shank, toned to reflect the pattern of the turquoise, is truly inspired.

 

[caf]

I made a ring to match the pendant shown in post #639.
There were 2 Persian cabs that I bought from the vendor.
This material is really beautiful and I figured a matching ring is not a bad thing!

You are so talented!!!

 

[stracci2000]

Beautiful, as always! The hammered shank, toned to reflect the pattern of the turquoise, is truly inspired.

Thank you Starstruck!
I really love how the hammered texture turns out. It's fun to beat the silver and even more fun to oxidize it!

 

[stracci2000]

You are so talented!!!

Thank you Caf!
I give a lot of credit to the lady who taught me the basics long ago.

 

[LilAlex]

That is so perfect!

Can I ask what the "D" hallmark stands for, or is it personal?

 

[stracci2000]

That is so perfect!

Can I ask what the "D" hallmark stands for, or is it personal?

Thanks LilAlex! I try so hard for symmetry and neatness.
That's the first initial of my first name.
I should have the Initial stamp for my last name too, but I never got around to it!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I made a ring to match the pendant shown in post #639.
There were 2 Persian cabs that I bought from the vendor.
This material is really beautiful and I figured a matching ring is not a bad thing!

i love what you did to the band also
stunning (as always )

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thank you Caf!
I give a lot of credit to the lady who taught me the basics long ago.

i am sure she would be so impressed with what you did with that short lesson

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I made a ring to match the pendant shown in post #639.
There were 2 Persian cabs that I bought from the vendor.
This material is really beautiful and I figured a matching ring is not a bad thing!

i also love how the ring and the pendent are different shapes

 

[stracci2000]

i am sure she would be so impressed with what you did with that short lesson

I bet she would be surprised that I'm still at it!

 

[stracci2000]

i love what you did to the band also
stunning (as always )

Thanks Daisy!
It's fun to beat on the metal

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

I bet she would be surprised that I'm still at it!

and a little bit proud too

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

@stracci2000
What do you think if these for the spacers for my jet
I know it was cheap turquoise but it looks nice to my very untrained eye

Blue Turquoise, High Quality in Faceted Roundel 6mm and 8mm- Full 15.5 Inch Strand AAA Quality Gemstone Beads - Etsy

This Beads item by Beadboat1 has 436 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Houston, TX. Listed on May 21, 2025

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[stracci2000]

@stracci2000
What do you think if these for the spacers for my jet
I know it was cheap turquoise but it looks nice to my very untrained eye

Blue Turquoise, High Quality in Faceted Roundel 6mm and 8mm- Full 15.5 Inch Strand AAA Quality Gemstone Beads - Etsy

This Beads item by Beadboat1 has 436 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Houston, TX. Listed on May 21, 2025

www.etsy.com

This is howlite or magnesite which is a white stone that is dyed blue.

From the seller's description:
*Material: Dyed White turquoise

There is no such thing as white turquoise, BTW!

As long as you are aware what these beads are made from.
That being said,
It is pretty and the faceting will sparkle nicely!

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

This is howlite or magnesite which is a white stone that is dyed blue.

From the seller's description:
*Material: Dyed White turquoise

There is no such thing as white turquoise, BTW!

As long as you are aware what these beads are made from.
That being said,
It is pretty and the faceting will sparkle nicely!

Thank you
How on earth did I miss this
I'm disappointed but very happy for you to tell me
I guess the price was too good to be true
I'm very lucky to have you and all our friends to set me straight
They will make very pretty Xmas decorations
I gotta say the sparkle made me suspicouse
Oh well the Whitby jet thread will continue to limp on
I just think my jet beads did not last this long to keep company with a dyed stone