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|  | My Daughter's 21st Birthday Present
« Thread Started on Nov 6, 2009, 9:33pm » | |
I was given some rough opal from a fellow deadhead/rockhound because he has emphysema and can't work stone anymore. He saw my work at a show and thought I could do something with it. I had to insist his wife pick out an inlay bracelet of mine in return. He said, "No worries. It all comes back to me. Karma you know..."
So I thought I would pass a little of that Karma to my daughter on her 21st birthday which is today. The opal polished up with some nice fire but I was unable to capture that in the picture but here goes...
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« Reply #1 on Nov 6, 2009, 10:42pm » | |
Nice job! She's gonna love it!
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« Reply #2 on Nov 6, 2009, 10:53pm » | |
Delicate and beautiful, very good as a gift for a young woman. I bet she will love it, especially as a gift in such a special moment of her life.
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« Reply #3 on Nov 6, 2009, 11:05pm » | |
I can see some fire in it. It's gorgeous!
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« Reply #4 on Nov 7, 2009, 9:08am » | |
Looks great - she should love it.
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« Reply #5 on Nov 7, 2009, 9:43am » | |
Nice pendant. good job on it. Looks superb.
If she don't like it, I have a daughter that would love it.
Ken
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« Reply #6 on Nov 7, 2009, 7:31pm » | |
Very beautiful Rick. Both in the execution and the reason for creating it.
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« Reply #7 on Nov 7, 2009, 8:43pm » | |
Rick, you did a fantastic job on that! I bet it is beautiful in person and your daughter is a lucky young lady!
Fran
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« Reply #8 on Nov 10, 2009, 12:35pm » | |
Great gift. I'm sure she'll love it
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« Reply #9 on Nov 10, 2009, 1:11pm » | |
Rick:
That is a beauty! I can see the fire, what a beautiful elegant setting, and a keepsake she will cherish! Don't forget the booze for her too! Hey only turn 21 once! LOL
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« Reply #11 on Nov 11, 2009, 8:20pm » | |
Very nice silverwork and opal. Beautiful piece. Hope you post more like this.
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« Reply #12 on Nov 12, 2009, 1:06am » | |
A very unique signature piece to celebrate a milestone for your daughter, nice work.
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