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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 1, 2022 12:26:41 GMT -5
A few days ago, I was approached by a jeweler who is looking for a new supplier of custom cabs. I would gladly accept this work, but I don't have time or material to devote to it. I’ve seen images of this jeweler's work and it is highly professional, beautiful, and individual pieces sell in the range of $200 up to a few thousand dollars. The cabs should be high quality in color, pattern, and cutting. Here are the basic details: Materials: jaspers, agates, and turquoise Shapes: ovals, rectangles, and trapezoids Maximum Dimension: 40-60 mm Dome: slight, up to 6 mm (the dome will actually be the back of the jewelry) Girdle: 3.5-4.0 mm, with both front and back edges slightly beveled Finish: highly polished front and back Volume: Approximately 10/month to start. Volume might vary and could eventually taper. We have not discussed pricing. My discussions with this with this jeweler lead me to believe that working with her would be a positive experience.
If you have questions I will post replies from the jeweler.
Please PM me if you are interested.
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Post by parfive on Feb 1, 2022 14:00:44 GMT -5
Dome: slight, up to 6 mm (the dome will actually be the back of the jewelry) Trying to picture something here . . . no luck yet, Gary. Please help. : ) |
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 1, 2022 14:21:21 GMT -5
Dome: slight, up to 6 mm (the dome will actually be the back of the jewelry) Trying to picture something here . . . no luck yet, Gary. Please help. : ) Here's a thousand words:
And a few more ... perhaps the word 'slight' is confusing? Perhaps I should have said low/moderate dome. Does this help?
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Post by jimmie on Feb 1, 2022 14:40:55 GMT -5
Very nice!
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Post by Tommy on Feb 1, 2022 15:11:49 GMT -5
Trying to picture something here . . . no luck yet, Gary. Please help. : ) Here's a thousand words:
And a few more ... perhaps the word 'slight' is confusing? Perhaps I should have said low/moderate dome. Does this help?
Wow... just wow. That is some serious next-level jewelry art. It's out of my league at the moment but just out of curiosity why have a dome at all? Seems like a perfect application for a perfectly cut flat piece, maybe even polished in a vibe. |
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Post by parfive on Feb 1, 2022 15:13:10 GMT -5
Ok, now I can see why there’s no need for the “good side” to face front. Thanks. Nice piece, btw. Kinda steampunky, and now I’m wondering what’s with the harness?  |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 1, 2022 15:22:59 GMT -5
Beautiful! It has fusion feeling of Deco and Nouveau. But, not really either one.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 1, 2022 15:37:33 GMT -5
It's out of my league at the moment but just out of curiosity why have a dome at all? Seems like a perfect application for a perfectly cut flat piece, maybe even polished in a vibe.
The setting style has a decorative scalloped edge (bezel) that is pushed down onto (extends slightly over) the back of the cab. I believe the doming is necessary to prevent catching on clothing.
The cabbing is certainly not out of your league, Tommy.
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Post by parfive on Feb 1, 2022 15:38:58 GMT -5
Hmm . . . is her body part of the applied metalwork or pietra dura?
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 1, 2022 22:01:25 GMT -5
So far I have only one RTH member who has expressed interest and is potentially available to respond to this opportunity. I have one other member who was interested but not available at this time.
Just two? Surely there must be others. As someone who works in silver, I find this person's pieces absolutely amazing from both an artistic and technical perspective — and intimidating. But I hope that isn't dissuading you from responding to the artist's needs. Any number of you are fully capable of stepping up based on the cabs that you've posted.
Enough rambling ...
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Post by Tommy on Feb 1, 2022 23:52:57 GMT -5
So far I have only one RTH member who has expressed interest and is potentially available to respond to this opportunity. I have one other member who was interested but not available at this time. Just two? Surely there must be others. As someone who works in silver, I find this person's pieces absolutely amazing from both an artistic and technical perspective — and intimidating. But I hope that isn't dissuading you from responding to the artist's needs. Any number of you are fully capable of stepping up based on the cabs that you've posted. Enough rambling ... I count myself firmly among the dubious 'availability' group but I'm still intrigued. You showed us one (amazing is an understatement) example of an immensely artistic piece, so I think it bears the question - is this typical of the shape the artist uses? Again, I'm still just trying to wrap my mind around it. Edited to redact the question. |
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Post by parfive on Feb 2, 2022 0:36:22 GMT -5
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Post by parfive on Feb 2, 2022 0:42:44 GMT -5
Hmm . . . is her body part of the applied metalwork or pietra dura? I thought it was glass but . . . Her face is carved from a recycled piano key and delicately scrimshawed by hand.
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Feb 2, 2022 8:53:32 GMT -5
That is an impressive piece. The kind of work that is visible from several feet away. It's an interesting idea.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Feb 2, 2022 10:49:32 GMT -5
I now have two RTH's who are interested, so I will put them in contact with the jeweler.
This also marks the end of my brief career in pro bono headhunting.
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Post by MsAli on Feb 2, 2022 12:03:03 GMT -5
You did a fine job of recruiting Gary. 😊
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Post by roy on Feb 2, 2022 12:04:38 GMT -5
Ok, now I can see why there’s no need for the “good side” to face front. Thanks. Nice piece, btw. Kinda steampunky, and now I’m wondering what’s with the harness? its the new steampunk meets bondage   kidding a side hell of a pendent |
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