realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 1, 2024 19:13:10 GMT -5
Australian Dendritic Chrysoprase Almost didn't enter this. The material was pissing me off. And taking photos with new phone (iphone 14) and I feel like the photo quality is worse. Hard to get crisp photos because the material glows under light lol    |
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realrockhound
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Chucking leaverite at tweekers
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 1, 2024 20:43:47 GMT -5
Okay, I made it. Found this nice little plume slabette in the intarsia drawer.  And here is the cab measured by the inferior french measurements, the superior good old US fractions, and vernier calipers.    Front and side for Tommy   Ya know what. Upon closer examination. I'm like 99.99% sure thats a piece of robinson ranch plume/dendrite. I almost cut a cab of that for this contest. Thats a lil beauty. |
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 1, 2024 22:01:09 GMT -5
Okay, I made it. Found this nice little plume slabette in the intarsia drawer. And here is the cab measured by the inferior french measurements, the superior good old US fractions, and vernier calipers. Front and side for Tommy Ya know what. Upon closer examination. I'm like 99.99% sure thats a piece of robinson ranch plume/dendrite. I almost cut a cab of that for this contest. Thats a lil beauty. I'll be happy to call it that. Honestly, wish I would have cut it from the other side, the best plumes got ground off in the process. |
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realrockhound
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Chucking leaverite at tweekers
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 1, 2024 22:12:59 GMT -5
Ya know what. Upon closer examination. I'm like 99.99% sure thats a piece of robinson ranch plume/dendrite. I almost cut a cab of that for this contest. Thats a lil beauty. I'll be happy to call it that. Honestly, wish I would have cut it from the other side, the best plumes got ground off in the process. I'm looking at some robinson right next to me with the same color. And yes... I know that pain of the plumes going away all too well. |
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Post by parfive on Jun 2, 2024 1:13:04 GMT -5
And here is the cab measured by the inferior french measurements, the superior good old US fractions, and vernier calipers. Alas, Uncle Sam’s inch is now defined by them little frog marks so you can ditch the barleycorns or whatever. |
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Post by miket on Jun 2, 2024 7:29:59 GMT -5
And here is the cab measured by the inferior french measurements, the superior good old US fractions, and vernier calipers. Alas, Uncle Sam’s inch is now defined by them little frog marks so you can ditch the barleycorns or whatever. 🤣 |
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Jun 3, 2024 11:46:43 GMT -5
Great lineup everyone! I know I always say this but this month I'm REALLY having trouble deciding which one gets my vote. There are at least five that I will feel bad if I don't vote for.
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rockbrain
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Post by rockbrain on Jun 3, 2024 14:49:19 GMT -5
Entry Requirements:
Participants are asked to follow the contest theme in the creation of a hand-shaped, jewelry-ready cabochon or set of cabochons. For the purposes of contest consistency, a cabochon should have a visible dome on top and a flat backside.
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Post by miket on Jun 3, 2024 14:59:31 GMT -5
All are excellent, great work everyone!
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agatewhisperer
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Post by agatewhisperer on Jun 3, 2024 18:02:31 GMT -5
Great set of stones! Sorry for the torture theme but I'm impressed with all the entries!
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Jun 3, 2024 19:05:42 GMT -5
This was a tight competition. All are awesome. The one I chose was really really good
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roQhound
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by roQhound on Jun 4, 2024 11:51:58 GMT -5
Dang, there are some really great ones to choose from. Great job everyone!
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Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Jun 10, 2024 9:18:28 GMT -5
Congratulations realrockhound on a convincing win over a crowded field of beautiful creations! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 10, 2024 9:49:22 GMT -5
Congrats on a beautiful entry and impressive win!
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 10, 2024 10:00:40 GMT -5
Thank you. Greatly appreciated.
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agatewhisperer
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Post by agatewhisperer on Jun 10, 2024 10:03:59 GMT -5
Congrats realrockhound! Happy to see all the entries and creativity across the board! |
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Post by victor1941 on Jun 10, 2024 10:41:19 GMT -5
Realrockhound, excellent cab and well presented. Congratulations!
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 10, 2024 10:55:30 GMT -5
Congrats realrockhound! Happy to see all the entries and creativity across the board! thank ya. |
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Jun 10, 2024 10:56:41 GMT -5
Realrockhound, excellent cab and well presented. Congratulations! thank you victor. Surprised mine actually won. I had actually thought yours was going to be the one to take it. |
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rocknewb101
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Post by rocknewb101 on Jun 10, 2024 12:49:38 GMT -5
Congrats realrockhound - it's a beauty for sure! The color is so striking! |
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