realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Feb 5, 2022 1:08:39 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 5, 2022 1:13:29 GMT -5
 That is completely "otherworldly"!
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Feb 5, 2022 1:24:43 GMT -5
That is completely "otherworldly"! I’ve gone rounds with how to set this. Thought about putting it in a setting with a diamond band, but ultimately decided that it would take away from the stone. I dunno… some day I’ll figure it out. |
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Post by jasoninsd on Feb 5, 2022 1:32:24 GMT -5
That is completely "otherworldly"! I’ve gone rounds with how to set this. Thought about putting it in a setting with a diamond band, but ultimately decided that it would take away from the stone. I dunno… some day I’ll figure it out. I'm seeing a simple silver setting would frame it beautifully without detracting from the elegance of the stone itself... |
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Post by realrockhound on Feb 5, 2022 1:38:32 GMT -5
I’ve gone rounds with how to set this. Thought about putting it in a setting with a diamond band, but ultimately decided that it would take away from the stone. I dunno… some day I’ll figure it out. I'm seeing a simple silver setting would frame it beautifully without detracting from the elegance of the stone itself... Yeah. I’m thinking ultimately that’s the route I want to go. The style of the band is what’s killing me. Whenever I figure it out, I’ll be sure to post. |
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Post by holajonathan on Feb 5, 2022 1:58:16 GMT -5
I've only seen chalcedony from Turkey that intensely blue. I'd take 1 of those over 10 Ellensburg blue agate cabs, although I probably haven't seen the best that the Ellensburg material has to offer.
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Feb 5, 2022 2:43:11 GMT -5
I've only see blue chalcedony from Turkey that intensely blue. I'd take 1 of those over 10 Ellensburg blue agate cabs, although I probably haven't seen the best that the Ellensburg material has to offer. I’ve seen some incredibly nice Ellenburg blue, but I still prefer this stuff. From the stuff I have in rough, it’s a true blue to me. Where Ellenburg is a pink blue, if you know what I’m talking about. This stuff shines a vibrant blue even in the sun or under light. That pic is under crappy lighting too. Not gonna lie though, I’d still like more Ellensburg 😂 |
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 5, 2022 7:15:48 GMT -5
Beautiful! It has an opal kinda glow.
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 5, 2022 7:57:27 GMT -5
Incredible! Don't remember ever seeing a solid agate cab from that material. Truly beautiful! How big is the cab? Another question. Is Mojave Blue the agate from T-eggs? It's not the same as the rare Needles Blue Agate correct?
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 5, 2022 9:20:52 GMT -5
The color of that stone is exceptional. Bright, cornflower blue deliciousness! I would probably want to put that stone in some type of gallery wire. It needs something a little more special than plain bezel wire in my opinion. Here's a good article on blue chalcedony from Rock and Gem Magazine. |
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Post by perkins17 on Feb 5, 2022 12:43:52 GMT -5
That looks awesome! I've never seen chalcedony with such a vivid blue. Great on that one.
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realrockhound
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Post by realrockhound on Feb 5, 2022 14:50:19 GMT -5
Incredible! Don't remember ever seeing a solid agate cab from that material. Truly beautiful! How big is the cab? Another question. Is Mojave Blue the agate from T-eggs? It's not the same as the rare Needles Blue Agate correct? This and needles blue are different. This stuff comes from basalt veins as far as I’m aware. I have some more in the rough that were left to me and it doesn’t appear to come from thundereggs. Instead of old crappy phone photos, when I get back home, I’ll try to get some pics of it side by side (rough and finished) so everyone can see. Even set it next to some Holley and ellensburg. |
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Feb 5, 2022 15:30:50 GMT -5
Your posts never cease to amaze me! That is one beautiful blue! I don’t think I’ve seen anything like it.
Thanks for sharing (this one and the rest of your posts).
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