Turquoise jewelry I recently made

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@Stracci I agree with these two gentleman: now for a Concho belt :grin:

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Could NOT agree with you more!!

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I was trying to be productive this long weekend.
So here is a pendant I came up with, featuring Sonoran Gold.

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Really lovely, Stracci! As always, beautiful clean design, composition, and flawless execution.

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Beautiful work, @Stracci. :+1: I like the distressed (rectangular?) wire border at the bottom, (please correct my botching of trade terms) and, as always, really admire your “endless” bezel. :slightly_smiling_face:

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Thanks, @mmrogers
I appreciate your feedback! I try so hard for neatness and symmetry.

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Thanks @Ravenscry !
I tapped on a crescent of square wire with a small chasing hammer to get that effect.
After oxidizing and polishing, it’s magical to watch the texture emerge.

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Ooooooo. There you go again. Super!

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Thanks @StevesTrail !
It’s not like I need another necklace…but I had fun making it!

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I’ll quit bugging you about a belt buckle. :wink:

I’m only asking out of genuine curiosity, have you ever considered crafting a naja pendant? Or trying your hand at casting?

Thanks again for sharing another of your beautiful creations. :slightly_smiling_face:

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That is so unusual and crazy cool!! I’m really learning to like Sonoran Gold turquoise.

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I’m sure I could make a naja with sheet, wire and turquoise cabs, like the centerpiece on many squash necklaces.
But casting is a whole different animal. I would have to buy crucible, tongs, etc. I guess I could try it one day.
The chances of me burning the house down would dramatically increase!

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Thanks Zia!
I wanted to make something a little different this time, less Southwestern style, more modern.
The Sonoran color variations are always so pretty!

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Stupendous. I see five silver balls. Was one used for soldering?

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Thanks @nanc9354 !
I only used 4 balls, the fifth one was a spare.

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This is a little ring I made with Golden Hills turquoise.
I pounded the shank with a hammer on my concrete patio to get that texture. Works pretty good!

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What an absolutely stunning stone! I love the bezel on this one, and your “concrete transfer” texture is killer! This is a beautiful piece @Stracci, thanks so much for sharing. :+1:

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My god that is a beautiful stone! Great work as always, love seeing what you are making

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Thanks @Ravenscry @markyboy57 !
Although I truly love American turquoise, it’s ok to embrace material from other countries, too.
I am attracted to the blueberry palette of Golden Hills. It’s decidedly different, and that’s what I like about it. I bought this stone from Sunwest Silver.
I love turquoise variety. So many flavors and colors!

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100%, I love all turquoise! Golden Hills has that unique lavender hue

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