Gemstone Haul 5/13/2014

I have purchased a lot of new stones in the last couple of weeks.  I took some photos today to show you guys some of the new goodies in stock.  Some of these I have designed projects for and some are just stones that I bought because well you know one can never have enough stones!

This is a stunning blue labradorite with tons of deep blue flash.  Such a collectors piece I purchased this for a customer.  We are not sure if this is the one just yet.  If not this may be up for grabs!  Either way this will be set into a ring and it has a luxurious weight and thickness. Would look fabulous in a oxidized setting.  This measures 25x21x9.5mm.

This is the momma of all labradorite!  I had to have this stunning rare purple labradorite oval.  It measures in at a whooping 48x28x7mm. What I love about labradorite is each piece is unique in color and flash pattern.  The inclusions are never the same like most stones but the flash is simply magical.  The purple can go from strong hues to a colorless flash all in one angle.  No matter what way you turn there is a hint of purple, or full on striping of luscious purple tones.  I will be making this into a energy charged pendant. Great healing piece for a true gemstone collector. 

 

These are stunning when I saw this beautiful purple shade I knew I needed that have these in my collection. These are East Java Purple Chalcedony Cabcohons.  There are two types that come from the same region of Indonesia. The ones purchased have a black basalt matrix. Free form in shape and size. These are very rare and unique in color and matrix. 

I purchased both the tigers eye and labradorite in 14x10mm sizes for a specific project.  I will be using these for my vintage quartz point necklaces. As shown below.  I will now offer both stones as an option.

 

I got more amethyst in in 12mm these are so rich in color slightly included. Really beautiful jewel tone purple. These are available in the ring style below you can get in oxidized or high shine. I can also custom make a pendant as well.

I purchased the labradorite and moonstone round in 10mm to make rings like my sample below.  I made my "Empress Ring" quite awhile ago and ended up keeping it for myself.  I finally am going to start launching these rings again with different stones.  Starting with the rainbow moonstone and labradorite.  Both colors have amazing flash. With recycled details and oxidized for a blackened finish.  These rings wear so nice when the black fades to a gunmetal finish it really gives a strong personalized feelin to the ring.  

 Stay tuned these will be launched soon.  If you would like to pre-order one please email meshedesigns@yahoo.com.

I also got the 10mm stone in rutilated quartz. I'm not sure if I am going to use these for the Empress Ring yet. What are your thoughts?

 I bought petite 5mm rainbow moonstone and citrine cabochons for stacking rings!

These gorgeous 14mm prehnite are glowing with the traditional pale green hue prehnite has. Beautifully domed and included these will be set in a traditional clean modern setting.  Also available for customs before prototype is launched.

Last but not least a whole lot of Red Alunite, I will be making a few styles with these stones one is shown above. This is a prototype with a recycled sterling detail and a 5mm Iolite accent stone. If you would like a particular stone these are up for grabs.

This concludes my gemstone haul for the week.  Thanks for tuning in I cant wait to start rolling out new designs and if you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact me anytime. 

 Much love,

Michelle xx

Gemstone Haul

Gemstone Haul

So last weekend I went on a buying excursion in the City to seek some new delightful treasures for my customers.  I was really looking to incorporate some more precious stones, rose cuts, and new shapes.  As a rock hunter, collector, and metalsmith it is very easy to buy stones without thinking twice of what will I use them for? Will my customers like them? Am I just hoarding?  Usually I go into buying trips with an itinerary and walk out with a plethora of items that I didn't need but had to have :) 

I am proud to report I think I managed my time, and resources well.  Keeping in mind what my customers want, while bringing them new fresh selection of quality materials. Here we go!

This is a picture of just a small fraction of what was displayed at one of my suppliers booths.

I choose these pink cushion cut opals.  I thought the powdery pink puffed cabochons were brilliant.  Such a beautiful muted color, fun new shape to play with.  I love ovals and rounds but these are stunning and classic.

 Man in the moonstones! I restocked on these, I offer these stones in quite a few colors and sizes.  I needed to re-up on more rainbow moonstone. Hand carved in India, these are beautiful celestial stones.  These just make you happy when you see the man on the moon smiling.

 I just died when I saw these beauties, such a pungent orange color full of life and screams spring and summer.  I really wanted light airy stones that were beautifully polished and these fit the bill. Such a beautiful high dome.  I bought the larger size for rings or pendants, and the smaller for a nice accent stone or post earrings.

 These were an unexpected find, multi color sapphire in green.  The color is so unique in that it is not quite a mirky olive green it has a luminous sheen with beautiful inclusions running through. I love unusual shades of well known stones.

Druzy speaks for itself. Sparkle, sparkle and more sparkle.  Love the green color, I am always buying blues and I found so many beautiful greens this buying trip. These are nice and petite would look stunning in oxidized sterling.

Peach tourmaline, this calls for some gold.  I want to take a bite out of this stone, so juicy and refreshing.  Reminds me of a favorite childhood book James and the Giant Peach. Perfection.

Ethopian Opal, again I love opals no secret any kind, boulder, koroit, black, fire, love them all. This has its own world living in this stone so much radiance and life in any light. Another stone that will look fabulous with a gold bezel :)

 This aquamarine has unbelievable quality and clarity for the size. Slightly included, beautiful pale blue green color. These stones look like candy, they are like arctic ice. Clear with a hint of blue green reminds me a warm tropical waters. 

Peruvian Amazonite, most of us are use to the green and white ammonite which is lovely too.  But I love this bright pop of blue that Peruvian Amazonite has. I offer this stone in 14mm round already, thought this shape and size would be a nice addition for the coming summer months.

I love trillion shapes, especially in labradorite, especially rose cut.  Enough said, well not quite...Some have more blue flash others more green, some are more muted but all are just beautiful!

 Bullets are hard to find in this size, so when I saw them I knew I had to have them. Lapis is such a staple stone, you can never have enough lapis in any size or shape. I also choose the green onyx for a jewel tone pop, which is always very regal.

The final few bits. Precious, Rose Cut, and Stunning. Emerald, Tanzanite, and Sapphire.  These are beautiful and taking the traditional cabochons to the next level.  I really love working with Cabohons stones, but these are a treat the flat back of the cabochon with the faceted top like a traditional faceted stone. Yummy.  

 All of these pieces will be available shortly on my vintage store. Tibetan horns and shells!

I also have a video available for these stones, the lighting came out a bit darker than intended but non the less a great video to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3adHEx87K2w
If you have any questions or want a custom please don't hesitate to email me meshedesigns@yahoo.com :)  See you guys soon!