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rockjunquie Global Moderator Member since March 2012 Posts: 34,945	more earrings 5 cttw London Blue topaz Jul 3, 2013 12:32:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockjunquie on Jul 3, 2013 12:32:46 GMT -5 These are pretty big stones at 10x7mm. They are soooooo pretty with silver. I might have to keep these.

Don Cave Dweller He wants you too, Malachi. Member since December 2009 Posts: 2,616	more earrings 5 cttw London Blue topaz Jul 3, 2013 12:53:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Don on Jul 3, 2013 12:53:17 GMT -5 I'm not sure I understand how you're doing these. is the wire half round that you're bezeling over the edge of the stone? or are these groove wrapped with round wire? Very pretty.
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steveo spending too much on rocks Member since October 2011 Posts: 273	more earrings 5 cttw London Blue topaz Jul 3, 2013 12:58:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steveo on Jul 3, 2013 12:58:44 GMT -5 Really nice gems and wire wrap.
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orrum gets rocks for Christmas Member since January 2013 Posts: 7,203	more earrings 5 cttw London Blue topaz Jul 3, 2013 15:39:19 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by orrum on Jul 3, 2013 15:39:19 GMT -5 X2 Don. Please tella us the secret Tela? Get it tella....LOL Those are totally awesome and intriguing Tela!
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marinedad freely admits to licking rocks Member since December 2010 Posts: 813	more earrings 5 cttw London Blue topaz Jul 3, 2013 16:59:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by marinedad on Jul 3, 2013 16:59:09 GMT -5 those are nice, I was wondering how stones were held in too. do tell, please!

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more earrings 5 cttw London Blue topaz Jul 3, 2013 17:30:17 GMT -5

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Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 3, 2013 17:30:17 GMT -5

Beautiful work!!
Don- Tela doesn't share too many secrets, and understandably so. She makes a good portion of her living selling tutorials on how to do this stuff. Tutorials are a great investment for those who are serious about this kinda stuff and her work is the best

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more earrings 5 cttw London Blue topaz Jul 3, 2013 17:40:13 GMT -5

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Post by rockjunquie on Jul 3, 2013 17:40:13 GMT -5

Thanks everyone!

I may do a tute for this, but not before I feel I can speak to my own style and technique with more authority. I used to do these gem wraps many years ago and moved on to other things. I have just come back to them with a fresh approach. Right now, I am just trying out a few things. Rest assured these are very secure.

My biggest concern about telling my "secret" is that I am not the only one doing this. There is someone else on this board who does something similar and I know that he wouldn't care for me to discuss it. Once, I feel like I have a decidedly distinct look and technique, then I will say something. I'm not into stepping on people's toes. I hope that made sense. I'm not trying to be obtuse, just respectful.

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Post by Don on Jul 3, 2013 17:58:13 GMT -5

To be fair, I looked for a tutorial on her website before asking. I've also searched JewelryLessons.com and didn't find anything there either.

A link to the appropriate tutorial would be sufficient for inquiring minds.

Regardless, I think I've figured out how this wrap works by looking at the pictures. There are only so many ways in which a non-drilled stone can be secured in a setting.

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Post by orrum on Jul 3, 2013 18:36:23 GMT -5

Tela I admire and respect your situation. Not many folks have your integrity. I truly appreciate uou taking the time to explain the situation. Yes a link to the purchase site if and when you make the tut would be very good. Thanks n keep on wowsing us!

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riverrock fully equipped rock polisher Member since April 2010 Posts: 1,395	more earrings 5 cttw London Blue topaz Jul 4, 2013 17:42:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by riverrock on Jul 4, 2013 17:42:18 GMT -5 Wow those are so nice.
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