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Post by ladyt on Sept 23, 2006 20:06:31 GMT -5
I'm not going to say anything. Just going to show you. I want honest opinions. Thanks.       Sorry, this one is blurry - back Will my Mom like this? Thanks for looking, Tonja  |
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Post by ZackAttack on Sept 23, 2006 20:17:42 GMT -5
Hi Tonja, my wife says if your mom doesn't like it, she will take it!  Seriously, it looks great, only wish I could do that! |
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Post by Sabre52 on Sept 23, 2006 20:31:33 GMT -5
Holy cow! What a clever way to wrap! Now that really shows off the stones and looks awesome! Your mom's gonna love that forever! That looks like it would be a wonderful way to wrap and show off standard calibrated oval cabs without detracting from the pattern too. remarkable!....mel
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Post by stoner on Sept 23, 2006 20:47:21 GMT -5
I think you did an excellent job on that Tonja. Your mother will treasure that not only because you made it, but because it is a very classy looking pendant.
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Post by Cher on Sept 23, 2006 21:26:13 GMT -5
I think it's wonderful Tonja, absolutely wonderful. I'll get in line if you mum doesn't like it (like that's going to happen) I'll take it off your hands. *smile* Great job girl, great job!!
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Post by rockyraccoon on Sept 23, 2006 21:32:08 GMT -5
how creative! i think your mom is going to be so proud!
kim
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Post by pbpd81 on Sept 23, 2006 21:42:23 GMT -5
She'll love it. You did a wonderful job.
KimJ
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Shelbeeray
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Post by Shelbeeray on Sept 24, 2006 14:33:13 GMT -5
Excellent job! I've been wanting to do stones with that type of prong, but couldn't figure out how it was done! Your mom will LOVE IT!
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Post by kjohn0102 on Sept 24, 2006 15:07:00 GMT -5
Very nice indeed Tonja! Mom will love it!
KJ
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Post by sandsman1 on Sept 24, 2006 22:59:44 GMT -5
hey Tonja great job thats exactly what i was talkin bout you did a very nice job -- and i don't know any woman who wouldn't want two great opals like that shes gonna love it
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Post by rhodescabbin on Sept 24, 2006 23:29:41 GMT -5
Truly OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it, very good work!!!
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Post by firewalker45 on Sept 25, 2006 3:20:42 GMT -5
WTG Tonja, great job! Daniel
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Post by ladyt on Sept 25, 2006 5:29:51 GMT -5
Ok you sold me. I was questioning myself on the design. Didn't know if I should have turned the bottom stone horizonal. Also wondered if the "prongs" were to thick and if I needed to trim them to 1 wire instead of double wires. The top opal slides so it can be closer or farther apart. I guess nobody saw the chip I gave the top stone trying to tighten the prongs, thats a good thing LOL. It's really not noticeable unless it's pointed out. Thanks for all the compliments. You guys can make a girl feel good ;D. Tonja |
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Post by snowdog on Sept 27, 2006 21:12:39 GMT -5
that looks great!!--  -- sure she is going to have a HAPPY birthday when she opens that!! ( ps.--it doesn't look like a ring tho?? ;D ;D ) --- isn't it nice tho when ideas can change and then turn out so nice !! --- you will have to post a pic when she opens it next monday |
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Post by gemkoi on Sept 27, 2006 21:32:32 GMT -5
Wow!! Indeed T you did a fine job, im sure your Mom wont have a problem falling in love at frist site with it. MY only concern is after allot of wear, can it come loose? I only say this as Banjo did me a wrap last year that recently came loose just from being worn, but not full time. He gonna fix it, but if ma didnt catch it coming loose, the stone would of fallin out. But the wrap also wasnt like this, with the prongs on top more, So i would assume that gonna hold it better? BUt im not a wire expert so i only ask. |
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Post by desertdweller on Sept 28, 2006 1:21:52 GMT -5
Wow! Very nice and very original. Too cool. By chance is opal her birthstone? My Mom's birthday is October 8th right around the corner.
You did a wonderful job setting off the stones.
Jamie
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Post by ladyt on Oct 1, 2006 21:21:37 GMT -5
Well, we had a dinner for Mom tonight for her birthday as tomorrow is the day, and I gave her the pendant. She said it was pretty and put it in her purse. She didn't show it to anyone. Than my Dad gave her some diamond earrings and she cried and showed everyone. Not the reaction I was hoping for, but oh well, I tried. Maybe she liked them and just didn't know how to say it. I showed her the ring and she wanted it, she put it on her finger and that was that.
I thought the ring was to messed up but she wanted it anyway. Go figure.
Tonja
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Shelbeeray
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Post by Shelbeeray on Oct 1, 2006 23:42:11 GMT -5
I'm sorry she didn't get as excited as you hoped. You did a wonderful job on the pendant. I hope you're able to talk to her and let her know how you feel.
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Post by ladyt on Oct 2, 2006 5:16:42 GMT -5
Thanks Shelby. It wasn't like I was excpecting her to jump up and down or anything, but I figured she would have at least showed my 2 sisters and maybe ask how I did it or something. Oh well, I had alot of fun learning how to shape the opals and everything. A special THANKYOU to Snowdog  for his generousity and to everyone else for your encouragement as I muttaled through. Don't worry, I'm not giving up on the jewlery making, It just makes me want to make more!!! ;D Tonja |
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Post by spacegold on Oct 13, 2006 12:57:31 GMT -5
That is a lovely style, T. It would work well with a variety of shapes. The thinner and shorter you can make the prongs and still hold the stone firmly, the better. I hope you show us more of that.
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-- sure she is going to have a HAPPY birthday when she opens that!! ( ps.--it doesn't look like a ring tho?? ;D ;D ) --- isn't it nice tho when ideas can change and then turn out so nice !! --- you will have to post a pic when she opens it next monday 
for his generousity and to everyone else for your encouragement as I muttaled through. Don't worry, I'm not giving up on the jewlery making, It just makes me want to make more!!! ;D
