adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Jun 11, 2008 11:06:54 GMT -5
Hi, everyone! Long time ago (around last Christmas) I received a package from Karen (karenfh). I posted it at that time, and today I cabbed one of the stones that Karen sent me. It's an end-cut that I think it's Montana agate with some carneol. Any professional ID would be welcome, but for me this stone is Karenite  I forgot to take a picture of the rock before cabbing it, so here is a crop from a picture of the whole stuff that Karen sent me:  And here is what I managed to do, two cabs (a pendant and a ring). Both cabs:  Both of them again:  The "ring":  The "pendant":  The "pendant" in back-light:  Thanks again Karen for such a beautiful rock. I feel somehow guilty for not working earlier such a beautiful stone. But I'm glad I finally did. And I would like to ensure all of you who sent me beautiful stones that they are neither lost, nor forgotten. They only wait their turn to be worked by a - sometimes lazy, some other times busy - cabber ( that's me ;D ) Thanks for looking, Adrian |
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jun 11, 2008 12:15:13 GMT -5
looks like some sort of Montana agate to me - more precisely, stuff that I got from "Souris, Manitoba" - called Souris agate (mouse agate) Great job on the shine (I'm now blind for the rest of the day!)  |
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Post by Michael John on Jun 11, 2008 13:10:58 GMT -5
That is a beautiful stone, and I love what you've done with it. Wonderful job!
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Post by Tonyterner on Jun 11, 2008 13:53:29 GMT -5
A very pretty stone and some excellent workmanship there Adrian. Your shine should be the envy of all.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Jun 11, 2008 15:33:22 GMT -5
Great stuff there Adrian! You done did a fantastic job. I believe it is Montana Agate for certain.
Steve
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WyckedWyre
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Post by WyckedWyre on Jun 11, 2008 16:26:55 GMT -5
Beautiful stone, Adrian. The transformation from the rough is inspiring.
;)S
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Post by stoner on Jun 11, 2008 18:30:32 GMT -5
Great cabs Adrian. Love the shine you achieve.
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darrad
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Post by darrad on Jun 11, 2008 19:26:05 GMT -5
You did fantastic work with the "Karenite" I am sure she will be quite pleased if she sees these pics.
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holdemplyer
spending too much on rocks
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Post by holdemplyer on Jun 11, 2008 20:51:18 GMT -5
wow, fantastic stones, beautiful!
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Post by Jurrasic Jonje on Jun 11, 2008 20:55:58 GMT -5
great cabs. The shine is sweet.
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Post by Tony W on Jun 11, 2008 23:10:42 GMT -5
Wow! Those are great Adrian. I love that liquid look they have. T
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Post by larrywyland3 on Jun 12, 2008 17:41:57 GMT -5
Super shine and I like how you have sets in mind when you begin your work. They will look great together.
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 12, 2008 18:23:20 GMT -5
you are a master craftsman in the shine and shape department, Adrian!! looks like Montana Agate to me, too.
KD
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Post by Noosh9057 on Jun 12, 2008 18:48:38 GMT -5
Wow! Those are great.
Roger
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Post by beefjello on Jun 12, 2008 19:45:15 GMT -5
Oh man, that is some sweeet Montana agate! Great shape and that patented Adrian shine  Nice!! |
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karenfh
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Post by karenfh on Jun 12, 2008 21:51:28 GMT -5
What a hoot! Karenite! I'm famous now or something, right?
Actually, I think it looks like Rainbow Trouterite, or Rainbow Troutitella? (I told Adrian to google Rainbow Trout, the fish...haha, and if he was lucky on his trip thru the US, he may have a chance to hook one!)
Actually, that was a little piece I picked up from the Petrified Wood museum in Ogallala; I knew it wasn't pet wood, but it was such a neat little rock, I threw it in with all the wood pieces. I also knew it would find a good home with Adrian, and I was so right! He did an amazing job, what a shine! And folks, it was not a very big piece; he did not waste a millimeter! I can't believe he got 2 pieces, in fact! Way to go, Adrian!
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Nice!!
