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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 24, 2018 13:01:14 GMT -5
I did some wrapping last weekend. I, also did something I rarely do-- I cut the wrong wire on a piece. I saved it, though- which is a good thing because it was on the bail. I was 99.9% finished! pietersite  cobalto calcite  sonora sunrise  sugilte  |
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jan 24, 2018 13:11:00 GMT -5
All are great. Unbelievable color on that cobalto calcite. I think I like the sonora best. Perfect capture on that one and interesting bail with the twist in the middle.
Chuck
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Post by MsAli on Jan 24, 2018 13:19:10 GMT -5
They are all beautiful but THAT PINK...WOW!!!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 24, 2018 13:21:41 GMT -5
They are all beautiful but THAT PINK...WOW!!! Cobalto calcite is amazing stuff. I have some in my stash, so I figured I could let this one go. I hate to let them go, though. Same with maw sit sit, the color is so intense- green in that case, but intense. |
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Post by zarguy on Jan 24, 2018 13:23:16 GMT -5
All beautiful, both cabs & wire work.
Lynn
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Post by MsAli on Jan 24, 2018 13:46:30 GMT -5
They are all beautiful but THAT PINK...WOW!!! Cobalto calcite is amazing stuff. I have some in my stash, so I figured I could let this one go. I hate to let them go, though. Same with maw sit sit, the color is so intense- green in that case, but intense. I've seen it but never that pink and shiny. I don't know if I could let it go  |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 24, 2018 13:48:26 GMT -5
The Pietersite looks like a fire storm-that one may actual be my favorite
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 24, 2018 13:50:21 GMT -5
Cobalto calcite is amazing stuff. I have some in my stash, so I figured I could let this one go. I hate to let them go, though. Same with maw sit sit, the color is so intense- green in that case, but intense. I've seen it but never that pink and shiny. I don't know if I could let it go  It's strange, but the material is very variable. I have some in a case and they are each different. The crystal size can be different, the tint, the brightness... I have one which is just amazing in that it has a big dot of malachite druzy, too. This one is really top notch and practically glows. I have some earring stones to match and considered a set, but I want to keep those - maybe for my grandaughter when she heads off to college soon. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 24, 2018 13:53:12 GMT -5
The Pietersite looks like a fire storm-that one may actual be my favorite I wish I had taken a picture of the little cut off that came from. I almost tossed it. All the edges were pitted and muddy. Just terrible. But when I got to actually cutting it, I found a good size cab in the middle. It almost made the trash can. Just goes to show, you never know what lurks in the heart of a stone. |
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Post by MsAli on Jan 24, 2018 13:55:51 GMT -5
So glad you didn't toss it-it is just incredible
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 24, 2018 13:56:32 GMT -5
So glad you didn't toss it-it is just incredible Thank you.  |
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Post by aDave on Jan 24, 2018 13:58:17 GMT -5
I'm always amazed by your work. Nicely done.
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Post by MsAli on Jan 24, 2018 14:02:01 GMT -5
I've seen it but never that pink and shiny. I don't know if I could let it go It's strange, but the material is very variable. I have some in a case and they are each different. The crystal size can be different, the tint, the brightness... I have one which is just amazing in that it has a big dot of malachite druzy, too. This one is really top notch and practically glows. I have some earring stones to match and considered a set, but I want to keep those - maybe for my grandaughter when she heads off to college soon. How did you get it that sparkly? |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 24, 2018 14:06:28 GMT -5
It's strange, but the material is very variable. I have some in a case and they are each different. The crystal size can be different, the tint, the brightness... I have one which is just amazing in that it has a big dot of malachite druzy, too. This one is really top notch and practically glows. I have some earring stones to match and considered a set, but I want to keep those - maybe for my grandaughter when she heads off to college soon. How did you get it that sparkly? They dig it out of the ground like that. It's 100% natural color druzy. Comes from Africa. I didn't cut it someone else did. I just bought it. I have a guy who gets lots of cool things that I could never get the rough for. He gives me good rates. I did "cab" a piece once, though. All you have to do is do the outside edge shape and polish it, the rest is as you see it. The bottom is calcite, I believe. |
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Post by fernwood on Jan 24, 2018 22:42:25 GMT -5
The wrap on the Sunrise is stunning.
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Post by vegasjames on Jan 24, 2018 23:38:11 GMT -5
Fantastic as usual. Love the pietersite.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 25, 2018 9:53:05 GMT -5
Love 'em! Having a hard time choosing between the Pietersite and the Sugilite as my favorite. Favorite stone probably the Pietersite, but I adore that Sugilite wrap.
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Post by gmitch067 on Jan 25, 2018 10:54:05 GMT -5
Beautiful pendants Tela! Stunning colors on all of them.
Where is the pietersite from... With the reds and oranges, is that from China?
I like the balance of design to the wrapping of the Sonora Sunrise and the Sugilte.
Glenn
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 25, 2018 10:58:08 GMT -5
Beautiful pendants Tela! Stunning colors on all of them. Where is the pietersite from... With the reds and oranges, is that from China? I like the balance of design to the wrapping of the Sonora Sunrise and the Sugilte. Glenn Thanks! I bought it as coming from Africa. The rest of the slab did look African, but this looks Chinese to me. |
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 26, 2018 12:10:01 GMT -5
The pietersite is amazing, really like the bail on that one.
My favorite is the Sonora though, the way you wrapped to set off the stone pattern is nice.
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