Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Oct 5, 2008 5:17:29 GMT -5
This is my fourth faceted stone. This time it is smoky quartz. I read somewhere that smoky quartz reminds of topaz. It is really so, at least to me or I didn't saw enough of real topaz ;D. It is very hard to take a good photo of faceted stone, even more than a cabochon. That is why I experimented with different surfaces. And interesting thing is that I find that mirror like surfaces are the best for taking photo of a faceted stone.    Thanks for looking. Zoran |
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Oct 5, 2008 8:35:06 GMT -5
Hey, Zoran, is this the stone I had the chance to admire in person? If so, I can tell you folks it really looks perfect, at least for an amateur eye like mine. The facets look centered and even, the edges - sharp and clear. I think the white backgrounds are the best for picturing the true color of the stone. A picture of the tablet seen from above also would be great, it will show the cutting scheme better (this is, of course, if the cutting scheme isn't an orriginal design and it's secret  ) Adrian |
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Post by krazydiamond on Oct 6, 2008 18:20:35 GMT -5
how big is that? looks so perfect!
KD
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Post by akansan on Oct 7, 2008 13:49:59 GMT -5
It's gorgeous - I've always loved smoky quartz, and I love that it's becoming popular in faceted jewelry these days.
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Gem'n I
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Post by Gem'n I on Oct 7, 2008 15:25:36 GMT -5
Very nice work Zoran...I see what you mean about the picture surface but you nailed the first two shots,
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Tigger
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Post by Tigger on Oct 7, 2008 17:19:46 GMT -5
Oh Wow!! SWEET!! Love it!!
Tonja
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Post by stonesthatrock on Oct 7, 2008 23:10:07 GMT -5
dang you are the master............ its beautiful
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Zoran
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Post by Zoran on Oct 8, 2008 16:09:44 GMT -5
Thank you guys.
Adrian that is the same stone. Regarding the picture of the table of the stone - it looks best from that view, but also that is the trickiest to photograph. And it's not secret, design is standard round brilliant cut.
Kd, it's 8 mm in diameter.
Stones... I am faaar from master level, but than you nevertheless. I'll keep trying though. ;D
Thanks
Zoran
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Post by sandsman1 on Oct 8, 2008 20:18:44 GMT -5
hey zoran that stone is very nice man -- great job
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