What a very cool finger cuff! Whod’a thunk it!?
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I think one of the many things I like about your new ingenious creation is that, to me, it resembles chisel cut or sawn split shank bracelets and rings.
Thanks again for sharing! 
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@Stracci You had a great vision and perfect execution of your beautiful ring. 
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That’s a super nice ring and a very inspiring idea!
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I bought a few stones at the recent gem and mineral show, all from the same cabber.
They are Royston, three variscites, and Mina Maria turquoise.
I made some basic earrings with the 2 matching variscites.
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Well done @Stracci ! I always enjoy seeing your cab finds and new creations.
I keep missing our tiny gem and mineral show in SW VA. Pretty sure ours is nothing in comparison to yours.
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Beautiful work, @Stracci! Simple and elegant. Perfect!
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Very good as usual. They make an attractive pair of earrings.
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Always enjoy seeing your new creations. These variscite earrings are sooo pretty. A perfect design for these well matched stones. You sure have a keen eye for quality turquoise/variscite cabs.
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Thanks @here4turquoise!
You should get to the show! Even if that show is small, I’m sure it would still be entertaining!
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Thanks @mmrogers! Less detail means less weight on them. My earlobes can’t support heavy earrings anymore.
@StevesTrail Thanks! The twist wire is coming in handy!
@Patina Thanks! I was looking for small, interesting stones this time. I thought the Mina Maria color was exceptional! I’m looking forward to making something fun with that one.
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You are making great use of your supplies and skills as a jeweler and designer.
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Lovely! I like the look of the tight twisted wire right up next to the serrated bezel. And those beautiful stones just reinforce the fact that I need to give up speculating on turquoise origin 
I would have certainly guessed they were turquoise.
Thanks @Ziacat!
I’m really enjoying the variscite right now. Some of it does look like turquoise!
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Beautiful!! One thing this forum has taught me is how to look for and notice quality craftsmanship. Your earrings are beautifully made!
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@chris thank you for the nice compliment! I try hard to be neat in my work.
I made this pendant today with a nice piece of Kingman. I bought it from the cutter a few years ago at the local gem show.
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Beautiful as always, love the pieces you make!
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Very nice as usual. I see you have also signed the pendant. And it hangs perfectly.
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Thanks! I really enjoyed making it.
Thanks Steve! I always sign my pieces, but sometimes I don’t show the inside of rings or the backs of pendants. I took this photo of the back to show how I attached the bail.
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