Turquoise jewelry I recently made

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Here is a Sonoran Gold ring I just completed.

I made a bezel from fine bead wire @StevesTrail

I created texture on the shank with a nail set. I treated it with a brass brush for a matte look.

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I really like the bezel on this one, @Stracci. I think the heavily spaced notches give it a rugged look. The stone is lovely and your craftsmanship is a joy to take in. Congrats on another beautiful creation!

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Thanks @Ravenscry ! It was fun to make.

I like experimenting with textures, and this one was fun to pound on. I need to get some real stamps.

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The stone in that ring almost rivals that really cool setting! I think this one is my fave that I’ve seen from you. Stunning!

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Thanks @Phoenix7 !

I liked the mix of colors in this stone. The cool green and the bright blue together in the same stone is interesting to me.

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Great ring. I really like the shanks you’ve come up with.

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That’s a beautiful cab of Sonoran Gold and a terrific looking textured shank. But my favorite feature is that you took a plain bezel and cut simple, wonderful notches at the top. To me, it gives your ring an extra flair :heart_eyes:. As always, your craftsmanship is excellent.

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Really nice, Stracci! Every time I see your work I think…great talent, great taste. :+1:

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It is absolutely beautiful!!

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Thanks Steve! I’m trying to keep things interesting.

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Thanks ! The serrated teeth add a little something. Plain bezels can be boring sometimes.

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Ahh, thank you TAH! I appreciate that.

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Thank you so much, Chris!

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Better than interesting. Your pieces are a nice creative blend of traditional with a touch of modernism without being over the top or ostentatious.

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Thank you @StevesTrail for the kind words! I try to come up with interesting designs, but sometimes the stone just tells me what it wants. Is that weird?

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Very cool Stracci! The stone is great, and I love the mid-century modern feel of the shank. As always your work is impeccable!

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Thank you @mmrogers ! After much debate, the shank design just came to me out of the blue. I like your Mid Century description!

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Very nice @Stracci You have a special gift of patience and creativity.

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Thanks @here4turquoise !

Patience, for sure. Especially when things don’t go as planned!

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@Stracci this s smashing! Looks kinda modern from the top. As usual, I love the stamping on the band

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