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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~James Elliott
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 pure๐!
There it is! ๐คฃ It really is a beauty! It's actually making my mouth water! ๐คค
You used to make crystal jewelry TJ?๐ 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...pricy๐ 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.
@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 ๐
@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.
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Wowza! That's amazing! What a labor of love! I never knew how labor intensive making something like this was! I can understand why the kiln also costs so much! He looks like an amazing teacher! ๐
@Spagesgallo1 yes, think so too. He is so nice to follow - very down to earth and explains things well - also attentive to safety๐๐ท
I can see why! It was a pleasure to watch the video. He really is so down to earth. Very good educator! Makes everything so easy to understand! Yes! I noticed that with the safety! He's definitely someone that you would want to learn from! I hope it works out for you! ๐๐ค๐ชท
@CinnamonGirlE
@Spagesgallo1 glad you liked! ๐@CinnamonGirlE
I really loved it! It was so interesting to learn about that kind of jewelry making! ๐๐
@Spagesgallo1 great! let's all go to ABQ! Lol๐
Oh, that is a most tempting offer! Really! New Mexico is so beautiful! ๐
@Spagesgallo1 @CinnamonGirlE
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@UmbaSaffire @CinnamonGirlE
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@CinnamonGirlE @UmbaSaffire
It sounds amazing! Plus, like you said, who wouldn't want to get to spend a week in Albuquerque to boot? Win, win! ๐โจ๏ธ