Showing posts with label Gemstones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gemstones. Show all posts

Friday, September 16, 2011

Wire Wrapped Pendant

MORE GREEN!!


First, let me say, I know next-to-nothing about gemstones.  So, if anyone can tell me what kind of stone this is..........MUAAH!


My boyfriend is so proud of himself and wants recognition, so.....
I first did a 'practice' wrap with craft wire.  The hole in this stone was barely big enough for 1 piece of 20g wire and when I did the practice wrap, the additional pieces I had to add to the bottom were not very stable, so.......My boyfriend came to the rescue and starting with a small drill bit and working his way up.........very slowly, lol ...... he managed to make the hole big enough for the 3 pieces of wire I needed.    THANK YOU MIKEY!




I used and unknown gemstone.......MY DUH!......and 22g square gold wire that I twisted in my drill.  It is a simple wrap, but I like it!

AGAIN, ANY HELP IDENTIFYING THE STONE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

I will probably wait until I identify the stone before uploading to my store but, should someone be interested.......just comment here!






Friday, March 11, 2011

Gemstone Grab Bag

Good Evening Friends!

I went to our local fair yesterday and in the "Gemstone" building, I purchased a grab bag.  I realize that most Jewelry Artisans know a least something about gemstones, but being someone who always loved handcrafted jewelry but couldn't afford the high-end prices, I decided that my handcrafted jewelry was going to be affordable for those, like myself, that can not afford the high-end prices.  therefore, I don't work with gemstones a lot.  Well, at least not this type.  I do know what types of gemstone beads I use because it is usually on the package or in the description when I order them, lol.  Anyway, being somewhat clueless as to the stones I got in my grab bag, I am hoping someone out there might be able to identify them for me.  I would be truly grateful.  The pics are below.







Now, as for this last pic.  I know exactly what these yummy gemstones are.....

These yummy looking gemstones are.....
ROCK CANDY GEMSTONES, LOL!

I would really appreciate any help anyone could give me.

Thank you so very much.
Tracy