A few new additions v. Mahenge Spinel, Apatite, & Tanzanite

[Arkteia]

Re: A few new additions v. Mahenge Spinel, Apatite, & Tanzan

I started logging into PS now, and typed "Mahenge" instead of my password. Obviously, subconscious started actively working after seeing your yummies.

 

[brandy_z28]

Re: A few new additions v. Mahenge Spinel, Apatite, & Tanzan

Wow LTP! You have some of the prettiest pieces! Those colors are just fantastic!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Re: A few new additions v. Mahenge Spinel, Apatite, & Tanzan

Thank you, everyone for your kind comments!

As for the settings, the pendant and baguette setting are both LOGR - the double halo is from Lan.bo4. I know the apatite is soft and that it being set in a ring is probably not the best idea, but bear in mind, I had a Scapolite bezel set last year and it's still in phenomenal shape for a medium wear ring.

Next up for setting (probably in a few weeks), my Rubellite and my JW asscher peridot!

 

[colorluvr]

Re: A few new additions v. Mahenge Spinel, Apatite, & Tanzan

Beautiful stones and settings - I love all of the colors.

I'm glad to hear that you've done ok with wearing the softer stones. I've been leery to have some of my softer stones set, but perhaps I'll take a chance on having one set in a pendant. I ruined a beautiful tanzanite ring back in the 90's because the jeweler that sold it to my (ex) husband neglected to tell him it was a soft stone, and I didn't know much about colored stones back then beyond rubies/sapphires and emeralds, so I wore it like it was a sapphire and put a huge gouge in it.

 

[platinumrock]

Re: A few new additions v. Mahenge Spinel, Apatite, & Tanzan

They all look stunning, but the Mahenge caught my eye right away. It reminds me of ripe raspberries

Congrats on the new additions!!