Just for Fun

[tonygemma]

I recently came across some concave cut Prasiolite at a local gem show. Thought I''d make something inexpensive and fun. It''s an 8mm round with 8 3mm white sapphires in sterling. Hope you enjoy.

Tony

 

[upgrading mama]

cool!
I always love ''fun'' jewelry!
Could you take some more pics? what color does the center look like, here it looks pretty colorless.

 

[whatmeworry]

Really cool.

 

[tonygemma]

The center stone is a light green. I''m going to try to play with the white balance to get rid of the yellow in the photos I''ll try to take some more pics tomorrow.

Tony

 

[kcoursolle]

Ooh, that will make a nice RHR. Can''t wait for the new pics, it looks like it might be minty green, but it''s hard to tell.

 

[FireGoddess]

Cool! I would love to see some outdoor shots (I bet the green would come out more!).

 

[Dee*Jay]

What a neat idea!

 

[tonygemma]

I''ve also done similar type rings with larger colored topaz center stones and either white topaz, white zircon or white sapphire accents. It''s a big look for little dollars.

 

[upgrading mama]

oh tony, we need to see some topaz pics then too!!!

 

[tonygemma]

Here''s an 8mm round dark pink treated topaz w/ white topaz accents in sterling. Still haven''t gotten to take outdoor shots, cloudy & rainy.

Tony

 

[upgrading mama]

wow Tony I really love this pink topaz!! so vibrant!

 

[tonygemma]

Ok, finally got the time to get outside and take some pictures. Here is the 8mm round w/ white sapphires. I also took pics of two other rings I made. One pear concave w/ white sapphires and an 8x10 oval with green tourmalines.

Thanks

Tony

 

[tonygemma]

And the pear...

Tony

 

[tonygemma]

And the oval in 14kt w/ green tourmalines.

Tony

 

[Stone Hunter]

I really like the Topaz. It has such a clean crisp look to it.

Are you a jeweler? Or are these rings just for you to wear?

 

[FireGoddess]

Very nice!!! Love that oval with the green tourm pears!!! And the pink topaz...YUMMY!!!!

 

[tonygemma]

My jewelry making habit, did I say habit, I meant hobby, started about three years ago with me buying a loose gemstone parcel for my then 18yr old daughter for Christmas. One thing lead to another and I started making jewelry for friends, etc. Now I support my habit by selling to a local store and at small local craft, church shows. I really enjoy coming up with different combinations or materials. I also provide a program for our Girl Scout council where I go to a troop meeting, talk about jewelry, gemstones, etc, then the girls make a necklace.

BTW, my wife and daughter benefit the most. Whenever they wear a new outfit they go "shopping"

 

[upgrading mama]

Date: 8/30/2006 9:16:05 PM
Author: tonygemma
My jewelry making habit, did I say habit, I meant hobby, started about three years ago with me buying a loose gemstone parcel for my then 18yr old daughter for Christmas. One thing lead to another and I started making jewelry for friends, etc. Now I support my habit by selling to a local store and at small local craft, church shows. I really enjoy coming up with different combinations or materials. I also provide a program for our Girl Scout council where I go to a troop meeting, talk about jewelry, gemstones, etc, then the girls make a necklace.

BTW, my wife and daughter benefit the most. Whenever they wear a new outfit they go ''shopping''

man, I wish I knew someone with this talent!! Can I be your daughter too??

I really, really like the pink topaz (did I say that already?) and do the white sapphires sparkle??

 

[VRBeauty]

I especially like the oval with tourmalines (I go nuts over tourmalines) -- no, wait! I really like the pear too!

I also have a small hoard of collored gemstones. Are you creating your own settings for these rings?

 

[tonygemma]

Up to now I''ve been using settings available from many of the companies listed in these forums, Stuller, Tripps, etc. I''ve drawn out a few custom designs. If things progress maybe I''ll eventually have some cast.