Gemstones - Archive

Synthetic Emerald
(a synthetic is man-made, but has the   same physical and chemical structure as a natural emerald; readily available, at a fraction of the cost)
Source:  hydrothermal production (Russia)
Size:  11.5mm x 10.1mm
Weight:  4.54 cts
Cut:  6-rayed star - Aphex pattern
Setting:  Sterling Silver

 Cost:
$200.00
(mounted as shown)

Manmade Glass is a nice substitute for a fancy stone - inexpensive, and it comes in every color imaginable.  This is the same cut as above, in a lighter color - it shows the stars better.
Source:  US made
Size:  11.5mm x 10.1mm
Weight:  4.47 cts
Cut:  6-rayed star - Aphex pattern

Cost:
$50.00 

Tsavorite Grossularite Garnet
(Tsavorite is a rare type of Garnet, which is normally deep red - Tsavorite is often mistaken for an emerald.)
Source:  Africa
Size:  10mm x 5mm
Weight:  1.07 cts
Cut:  Marquis - Simple Marquis pattern
Setting:  Sterling Silver

 Cost:
$100.00
(mounted as pictured)

Cubic Zirconia
(CZ is man-made, comes in a wide range of colors, and rivals diamond in brilliance and durability.)
Source:  hydrothermal production (Russia)
Size:  12mm round
Weight:  13.12 cts
Cut:  Octagon Brilliant pattern

 Cost:
$100.00
(mounted)

"Twilight" bracelet
(Made for attendees of a screening party of the "Eclipse" movie)
Heart:  Swarovski crystal
Wolf:  Carved Wood
Setting:  Sterling Silver

Cost:
$25.00
(mounted as shown) 

Man-made Glass
Source:  US made
Size:  12mm square
Weight:  7.05 cts
Cut:  Princess Asscher pattern

 Cost:
$100.00
(mounted)

Quartz (Rock Crystal)
Source:  North Carolina, US
Size:  13mm square
Weight:  7.37 cts
Cut:  Squarefire pattern

Cost:
$50.00 

Model wearing Tanzanite and Swarovski crystal 3-strand necklace in Sterling Silver
Size:  3mm Tanzanite dangles with 8mm Swarovski crystals in between

The necklace was designed by a client, and shortly after, Tiffany's had a very similar necklace on the cover of their Holiday 2008 catalog!  I'm hoping to get a better photo of it, but I can't duplicate the model's enthusiam - she loved it, too!

Cost:
$175.00 
(mounted as shown)

Emerald bracelet
Source: unknown - stones brought to me to set
  (2 emerald cut and 2 ovals)
Value of these natural emeralds:  $1,000+!
Setting:  Sterling Silver

Cost:
$80.00
(mounting only)

"Journey" pendant
(Life is a journey - commemorate yours with a 3-, 4-, or 5-stone design.  We can also do these as "mother" pendants with kids' birthstones; can also do multi-stone rings and pins.)
Source:  varied
Size:  2.5 - 5 ct round stones
Weight:  varied
Cut:  Round Brilliant patterns
Setting:  Sterling Silver

 Cost:
$75.00
(mounted as shown)

Amethyst
Source:  Brazil
Size:  6mm square
Weight:  1.23 cts
Cut:  Emerald (step cut) pattern
Setting:  Sterling Silver 8-prong pendant

 Cost:
$50.00
(mounted as shown)

Lapis Lazuli
Source:  unknown
Size:  roughly 18mm x 13mm (irregular shape)
Weight:  4.0 cts
Cut:  tumble polished
Setting:  open Sterling Silver bezel setting - both sides of rock are visible

Cost:
$50.00
(mounted as shown) 

Citrine
Source:  unknown - stone brought to me to set
Size:  10mm x 12mm oval
Weight:  5.08 cts
Cut:  Deep Cut Oval pattern
Setting:  Sterling Silver deep basket setting

 Cost:
$30
(mounting only)

Paraiba Tourmaline
Source:  Africa
Size:  6mm x 3.9mm oval
Weight:  0.48 cts
Cut:  standard oval pattern
Setting:  Sterling Silver scroll pendant

 Cost:
$50.00
(mounted as shown)

Prasiolite
(this color is fairly rare - created when Amethyst is heated to high temperatures)
Source:  Brazil
Size:  16mm x 12mm rectangle
Weight:  10.68 cts
Cut:  King's X Chevron pattern
Setting:  Sterling Silver ring

 Cost:
$350.00
(mounted as shown)

Andradite Garnet
Source:  Brazil
Size:  8mm x 6mm rectangle
Weight:  1.74 cts
Cut:  Standard Oval pattern
Setting:  14K Gold filigree

Cost:
$75.00
(mounted as shown)

Lapidary project
Worked on this as a class project in 2007.
All 88 Ohio counties, cut out of Ohio flint and polished, attached to board and framed.  Final piece was auctioned as a community service donation.

proceeds
donated
to
charity 

Original Lapidary Projects
Source:  assorted
Size:  assorted
- can do lapidary work upon request

Topaz
Source:  Brazil
Size:  10mm square
Weight:  4.35 cts
Cut:  Princess pattern

Cost:
$80.00
(mounted)