so this big beauty is going to be a pendant for a client of mine. the trick is coming up with something that doesn't compete with all the texture and color of the stone for the setting. pics to come soon of my initial ideas.
*edit* Here are the other pieces she is looking at, these for earrings:
finally done! at least this one. still setting the other. this is 18kt yellow gold and argentium silver. a 5mm cushion cut peridot on top. the stones for this client were handpicked by me. it took me about 20 minutes to find a good pair, but you want it as close as possible, not so much for when the client wears it, but for when they sit and look at the pieces side by side before putting them on.
edit: the other one is done too! will be shipping out soon...
I have made friends with a retired gemstone importer who is looking to deplete his inventory. mostly it consists of columbian emeralds, direct from the Muzo mine, in Bogota, Columbia. I took some quick pics with my phone for you to see, there are all qualities and sizes but they all are consistent in having that trademark teal green of emeralds from that region. there are several very nice investment stones too. pics should follow shortly.
If you are interested in purchasing one, or some, Please let me know. I could also make something for you with one of these fine stones, should you need it. Also consider: Emerald is birthstone for May.
just came up with this, this morning. picked up this great stone from a dealer friend of mine. cushion cut teal green tourmaline. gothic cross design, with gold detail squigglies. will be making into a pendant.
