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Rockin' Jewelry => Show and Tell!!!! => Topic started by: Phishisgroovin on December 06, 2014, 07:41:38 PM

Title: My amethyst pendant project
Post by: Phishisgroovin on December 06, 2014, 07:41:38 PM

Building the pendant today,  the cool bezel I made for it partially melted, then covered that part. Crimping the bezel, one of the tips broke off the crowns. Just about have up nearly wasting all efforts for the day. Then I just ended up bringing the bezel flat.
Now on to the amethyst bead necklace.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/06/c08316633b675507e3a194320e57445a.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/06/32bf054a613dee9db1c698e558fb5cc8.jpg)

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Title: Re: My amethyst pendant project
Post by: Phishisgroovin on December 06, 2014, 10:18:59 PM

Done, I hope she likes it.
I broke one of the beads, but ill be dammed if i am taking the whole thing apart again to shorten the cable lol.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/06/7a696b788055c013df91b12768f449b4.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/06/61a8804a1884ebbda9b8a758a517f238.jpg)

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Title: Re: My amethyst pendant project
Post by: Phishisgroovin on December 07, 2014, 08:45:20 AM

when i selected the bail, i seen the one with settings for stones so i picked that one.
I put her husband and two sons birthstones in it.
I like doing the bead strands, not a fan of the little pinch clamps. i dont have the proper crimping tool that keeps them round after crimping. i will be making one with some flat pliers, then making a proper crimping hole.

Got these real amethyst beads at the rock shop too.

Title: Re: My amethyst pendant project
Post by: Enchantra on December 07, 2014, 10:32:15 AM

It looks beautiful Randy!  You did a great job setting that stone despite the melting and breaking issues...
 :icon_sunny: :blob1:

I know I'd wear it proudly!

Title: Re: My amethyst pendant project
Post by: Donnies58 on December 09, 2014, 05:04:28 AM

 :blob1:  WOW!  That is one gorgeous necklace!  You should be purpley proud & I am sure she is going to just love it!!

Title: Re: My amethyst pendant project
Post by: hummingbirdstones on December 09, 2014, 05:46:07 AM

Woo-hoo!  Beautiful!!!!   :blob1:

Title: Re: My amethyst pendant project
Post by: MrsWTownsend on December 09, 2014, 10:36:30 AM

What a beautiful piece, she is going to love love love it!!!!!!!

Title: Re: My amethyst pendant project
Post by: Helene Fielder on December 15, 2014, 07:09:44 PM

Sweet piece.  She will wear it any chance she gets.