Group of multicolored Tournaline crystals sitting on Lepidolite matrix
From Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Dimensions (HWD): 10.5 x 7.8 x 5.2 cm
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Collection @thewildfangcollection
@CinnamonGirlE
Think this may be also referred to as watermelon tourmaline - just love it
Used to make jewelry and purchased a few much smaller stones
This is an beautiful specimen! Colors are so pure😍!
There it is! 🤣 It really is a beauty! It's actually making my mouth water! 🤤
You used to make crystal jewelry TJ?😍 OH wow!
@Spagesgallo1 I puchased much smaller crystal specimens Steph - can't even guess what the one pictured is worth! Tried to incorporate into metal components. More of a gritty style if that makes sense. Want to learn how to inlay enamel in metal - would love working w all the colors. Also need a jewelry kiln...pricy😁 here's some examples (not mine, off the internet)
@UmbaSaffire @Spagesgallo1
I have always found that fascinating. I would love to learn. These are gorgeous.
@CinnamonGirlE yes - looked at some classes at a place called Rio Grande in Albuquerque NM - Rio Grande is a jewelry supply company that sells wholesale, retail, is a precious metal outlet and also committed to education, offering many classes at all levels. A week in ABQ could be great! 😃
@UmbaSaffire @Spagesgallo1
So I just had a chance to check out the web site and all it offers. It is already loaded with videos. I bet it would be a wonderful place to learn.
And who wouldn't like a week in Albuquerque?
@CinnamonGirlE yes isn't it something! Here's one of the enameling classes Cin & Steph. Thought you might like to see how they do it...when you have time, if you go in about 35 min, he starts the fun part with the colored glass 😊
@UmbaSaffire @Spagesgallo1
I watched a bit of one on stone setting. But I really appreciate the artistry involved with the enamel setting. Thank you for that.
@CinnamonGirlE yvw ! 🤗
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