bsky4463
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by bsky4463 on Nov 12, 2015 16:56:17 GMT -5
It all started this summer with my brother and his daughter finding a piece of Larvikite near the birthplace of our mother’s mother in the south of Norway. They brought it home and then sent it to me to be slabbed and cabbed. I then mailed it on down to Don of DLC Gems ( you may recall he helped me with another special project about a year ago…) to be wrapped oh so finely. Arriving today this elegant piece awaits my mother’s 80th birthday next week. Many thanks Don, your talents are top shelf…..Cheers. Edit: Don has a better photo of it on his etsy site.  the rough, off the trim saw and the preform...    |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 12, 2015 16:59:14 GMT -5
Very nice looking pendant and nice story to go along with it.
Chuck
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bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on Nov 12, 2015 16:59:35 GMT -5
FYI...Larvikite is an igneous rock known for having large feldspar crystals that give off a great silver blue schiller effect…similar to labradorite. It is mined commercially near Larvik Norway and marketed in Europe as “Blue Granite”.
It was fairly easy to work and took a great polish, but with just the small amount I had to work with what I had and make due to capture the best available labradorescence… The unfortunately I ground through the sheen in some places, but it still has some flash - with the right light from the right angles…. If you ever play with this - I suggest you be very conservative on the grind and polish to preserve that killer flash.
The metaphysical properties for Larvikite are said to be…"good for renewing and maintaining vitality and youthfulness, as well as brain maintenance and healing.” Good stuff for an octogenarian. …Cheers
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Post by mohs on Nov 12, 2015 17:08:49 GMT -5
that's a nice pendant andy
a stone that's flash home
and wrap that rocks
love that heart bale
Mom will to!
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 12, 2015 21:22:59 GMT -5
Beautiful cab and pendant! The silver looks so good with that stone. BTW- it is also called Norwegian Moonstone, in case you didn't know.
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Post by drocknut on Nov 12, 2015 21:29:44 GMT -5
Very nice.
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Post by Pat on Nov 12, 2015 22:02:17 GMT -5
Perfect! Your mother will love it!
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TByrd
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Post by TByrd on Nov 12, 2015 23:13:53 GMT -5
What a great collaborative piece.
What do they say, it takes a village
to make Mom a special present.
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Don
Cave Dweller 
He wants you too, Malachi.
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Post by Don on Nov 12, 2015 23:28:51 GMT -5
It all started this summer with my brother and his daughter finding a piece of Larvikite near the birthplace of our mother’s mother in the south of Norway. They brought it home and then sent it to me to be slabbed and cabbed. I then mailed it on down to Don of DLC Gems ( you may recall he helped me with another special project about a year ago…) to be wrapped oh so finely. Arriving today this elegant piece awaits my mother’s 80th birthday next week. Many thanks Don, your talents are top shelf…..Cheers. Edit: Don has a better photo of it on his etsy site. the rough, off the trim saw and the preform... Thanks Andy! Best wishes and a very happy birthday to you and your mom. |
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Post by roy on Nov 13, 2015 11:09:50 GMT -5
awesome dude!
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Post by washingtonrocks on Nov 15, 2015 12:29:42 GMT -5
Beautiful piece of Larvikite and awesome wrap! My grandparents are from southern Norway as well, but on the other side of Oslofjord in Halden. I've never made it to Larvik, but next time I'm there, I'm going to have to make it a point to put it on the itinerary!
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grizman
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Post by grizman on Nov 16, 2015 15:48:01 GMT -5
What a wonderful gift for your Mom! The stone is just right for that gorgeous silver wrap.
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