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Post by radio on Jun 27, 2016 19:28:24 GMT -5
One big chunk of Turquoise in that puppy! I hand cut the bezel from 28 ga sterling sheet and hand made the bolo tips. Not sure of the mine location, but it was not stabilized. It's being worn by J.D. Baker who is the chuck wagon cook/story teller/performer at Shepard of the Hills in Branson Just for the helluvit, post your guesses at what you think it is worth. I probably sold it too cheap!   |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Jun 27, 2016 22:05:37 GMT -5
JD looks the part to wear that one. And proud of it. Well done Arlen.
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icatz
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Post by icatz on Jun 28, 2016 7:40:02 GMT -5
A couple hundred, easy. Lovely stone.
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Post by orrum on Jun 28, 2016 9:04:27 GMT -5
No idea about value but.... Never trust a skinny cook so JD must be a master of his craft and as such it takes a big man to wear a big bolo!!! It looks fantastic great cabbing and silversmith skilz both!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2016 11:09:41 GMT -5
$500-$750
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 28, 2016 13:23:43 GMT -5
Nice to see your work being worn... and worn so proudly! What a character he must be. Totally living large. That turquoise belongs on him.  No guess as to value. They don't sell bolos out here. |
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Post by radio on Jun 28, 2016 14:20:35 GMT -5
You nailed it, but on the lower end. started out as wanting the stone only, then decided to have it bezel set, then decided he needed a bolo clip and cord. He then decided he did not have bolo tips after all, so it became a drawn out piecemeal affair. I'm doing several other smaller pieces for him, so gave a quantity discount on some things. JD is the model only as this piece is headed to Michigan |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 28, 2016 14:23:59 GMT -5
Well, JD looks good with it. It suits him. |
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Post by radio on Jun 28, 2016 15:48:19 GMT -5
Well, JD looks good with it. It suits him. He is shy and bashful as can be, and takes lighthearted ribbing quite well, so I'll tell him I posted his pic and had the ladies asking if he was on Farmers only.com  He is a heckuva nice guy and when he popped in for a visit yesterday, I just had to get a pic of him with it on |
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Post by fernwood on Jun 28, 2016 18:17:46 GMT -5
One nice piece. I would have said $750. that is one huge, very niece piece of Turquoise.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2016 19:35:44 GMT -5
I'm so happy for you. I know you got a great deal on the stone so you had gumption to price aggressively. Confidence in your abilities paid off! Thumbs up!! radio |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2016 7:15:10 GMT -5
I would have said $250-300
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 29, 2016 9:44:06 GMT -5
Excellent work!!
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zarguy
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Post by zarguy on Jun 29, 2016 10:21:15 GMT -5
Arlen, How long is the braided cord for such a big guy?
Lynn
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Post by radio on Jun 29, 2016 12:49:47 GMT -5
Arlen, How long is the braided cord for such a big guy? Lynn It would need to be about 44 inches to fit Joe properly. The cord is 40 inches to fit the customer it was made for |
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Post by radio on Jun 29, 2016 12:57:51 GMT -5
I would have said $250-300 The Turquoise is in excess of 100 grams and is natural, not stabilized or dyed. A chunk like that will set you back at least $300, that is IF you can even find one. Fox, Mexican or Chinese would be less. |
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Post by metalsmith on Jun 29, 2016 16:35:14 GMT -5
That is a rock and a half.
Even tho' I love turquoise, that's a bit big for the stuff I do.
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flrocks
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Post by flrocks on Jun 29, 2016 19:02:09 GMT -5
Metalsmith,
If you can't see it from the Highway then why wear t?
FL rocks
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Post by jdubs on Jul 30, 2016 18:22:58 GMT -5
Thats nice!!
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No guess as to value. They don't sell bolos out here. 
He is a heckuva nice guy and when he popped in for a visit yesterday, I just had to get a pic of him with it on 
