The start of my colored stone collection

[Hudson_Hawk]

Well folks, ask and you shall receive.

Without further ado, here are pics of my burgeoning colored stone collection (and some fun ones of my ering too!).

The Twins: 2 green Tourmalines-1.5ct and 2.0 ct oval, one more included than the other, both 7 x 9mm
My birthday present: Imperial Malaya Garnet 1.27 ct pear 7.38 x 5.88 mm
My ebay steal: Acquamarine 1.05 ct emeraldy-cushion cut (very elongated) 8 x 6 mm

 

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last one

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Very pretty! How are you going to set them?

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

I have no idea. I''m thinking of a bezel for the acqua and a halo w/ rose gold and pave for the pear. The tourms are still up in the air. My mother wants me to have earrings made, but there''s a setting I have my eye on as well.

 

[Kismet]

Very pretty. I love the color of that malaya.

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

Thanks Kismet!

 

[LD]

You''re on the slippery slope to blingville!

I started off like you and *ahem* I now have a reasonable number of loose gemstones!!!

 

[T L]

Date: 3/24/2009 4:12:02 PM
Author: LovingDiamonds
You''re on the slippery slope to blingville!

I started off like you and *ahem* I now have a reasonable number of loose gemstones!!!

No way LD, I thought you robbed a museum!!

HH,
Pretty soon you''ll be addicted like most of us!

 

[LD]

Date: 3/24/2009 5:19:18 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Date: 3/24/2009 4:12:02 PM
Author: LovingDiamonds
You''re on the slippery slope to blingville!

I started off like you and *ahem* I now have a reasonable number of loose gemstones!!!

No way LD, I thought you robbed a museum!!

HH,
Pretty soon you''ll be addicted like most of us!

Well robbing the museum certainly gave me a headstart TL! I''ve got to say that I also particularly liked the way the balaclava emphasized my eyes!

 

[D&T]

Yummy yummy colored stones... what fun projects you''ll have.... I"m excited to see what you''ll do with them.... until then, I''ll be a checking frequently

 

[FrekeChild]

Lovely!!! I especially like the garnet!!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Looks like you are starting out with a lovely collection! Cute pics!!

 

[Skippy123]

Hudson your collection is fabulous!!!

I love your ering, it always makes my heart sing!!