Mint Peridot Asscher AND others!

[FrekeChild]

I know some of you will remember this stone.

In the words of Jeff White:

"The vitals are: 2.85 ct. and 8.0 mm. Clarity is exceptional. This one finished up internally flawless! This is quite rare for peridot from this source. Please find attached a photo of the finished piece. The tone in real life (at least to my eye) is a bit lighter/more minty than it appears in the photo on my monitor."

I had a bit of a hissy fit earlier then I found a hidden stash of gray hair on my head, and to lift my spirits, I decided to play with my gems. Unfortunately I have misplaced my camera cord, so I took pictures with my blackberry.

Apologies in advance for the not so great quality pics.

 

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There really is no yellow in the stone...I don''t know what''s up with that.

 

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And now to branch out. Spinels

 

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Sapphire and precious topaz

 

[jstarfireb]

Green + Asscher + Jeff. What''s not to love?

 

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Oh technology....

 

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LOl Jstar! I know, right?

 

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Ah, and these are (left to right) spinel (BB), sapphire (GF), spinel(PT)

 

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Some of my fave stones.

 

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Blue, green and white.

 

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Another.

 

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All playing together.

 

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lalalalala....

 

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Last one! Thanks for looking! I''ll get some better pics as soon as I find my dang camera cord...

 

[loriken214]

WOO HOO....Liz, you''re the reason why I started my passion for colored gemstones. These photos just reaffirm my addiction!!!

Lori

 

[Arkteia]

Beautiful stones. But the way you were lining them out...Two last photographs made me remember your JKT key. Are you thinking of a new pendant by any chance?

 

[kayla.tastikk]

I love the one where they''re all pavillion up, makes my heart sing

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 3/3/2010 1:04:33 AM
Author: loriken214
WOO HOO....Liz, you''re the reason why I started my passion for colored gemstones. These photos just reaffirm my addiction!!!

Lori

They are such terrible pictures Lori! My poor blackberry only performs well under sunlight...

 

[FrekeChild]

Date: 3/3/2010 1:07:10 AM
Author: crasru
Beautiful stones. But the way you were lining them out...Two last photographs made me remember your JKT key. Are you thinking of a new pendant by any chance?

I am, but not with those. Here is a picture of my periwinkle/lavender stones, and I''m considering a pendant with the small stones in the gem box. Not sure what I''ll do with the three bigger ones yet...but probably a ring or two. Or three.

 

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Date: 3/3/2010 1:08:13 AM
Author: kayla.tastikk
I love the one where they''re all pavillion up, makes my heart sing

Tee hee! I think that one is my favorite too!