adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 19, 2009 10:52:53 GMT -5
Hi, everyone! I'm sure you remember this cab ? When I saw it, I asked Bob if he would sell this cab to me. I was lucky enough not only to get the cab, but Bob also agreed to set it for me in silver! The result is exquisite! The pics simply cannot catch entirely the beauty and the perfection of this pendant, both regarding the cab and the pendant. But anyway, the pictures can "talk" better about the pendant than I can, so here they are: Now take a look at the pic above and at the one below and compare them to notice an amazing 3D effect of the "landscape". The scenery in the pic below does look like seen from above and has a real depth. ! The"bulb test" was passed easily And the quality of the silver work is not less than the cab: notice the perfect closure between the stone and the silver frame on ALL of the contour, even on the cab's points: Bob not only kindly agreed to sell me this cab and to frame it as a beautiful pendant, but also made me a big discount. THANK YOU very much Sir, for this beauty! Your artistry and perfection is top noch! Ina and Ioana also LOVE the pendant! Thank you all for looking, Adrian
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Mar 19, 2009 11:20:36 GMT -5
That is one awesome work of art! I had no idea the pattern had those 3-D effects. That is really cool and, as you've said, the silver work looks flawless....Mel
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huffstuff
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Post by huffstuff on Mar 19, 2009 11:58:35 GMT -5
Amazing is right! Beautiful silver work, setting shape, the beautiful cab we've already seen.... I forgot bobby1 also did silver work, he keeps wow-ing us with his cabs.
So Adrian, will the three of you take turns wearing it??!! <smile>
Amy
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Post by Tonyterner on Mar 19, 2009 12:21:00 GMT -5
I knew Bob was a master cabber but didn't know he had killer silver work skills too. That is just stunning. You are very lucky Adrian.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2009 15:39:12 GMT -5
*Kneeling down to the Master once again* I would have expected no less than perfection from Bob Rush. Beautiful work as always.
Shannon
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Post by Bejewelme on Mar 19, 2009 17:21:46 GMT -5
Adrian: Man, Bob is a master but I never knew he did the silver as well! That is a beautiful pre trip souvenior of your visit to the desert this summer!!! What a great piece to treasure!
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Post by akansan on Mar 19, 2009 17:25:39 GMT -5
That bail is outstanding - simple, elegant, and amazing. Gorgeous pendant!
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Post by Titania on Mar 19, 2009 17:58:13 GMT -5
Honestly, I think that's one of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry I've ever seen. You're a VERY lucky man, Adrian! It is perfect in every single way.
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Post by frane on Mar 19, 2009 21:25:19 GMT -5
Wow, that is really beautiful and the silver smithing looks great! Now I hope that one is for you Adrian! I think it would look great on you! Fran
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adrian65
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Post by adrian65 on Mar 19, 2009 22:52:07 GMT -5
Fran, I will wear it too but Amy was right, I think we will take turns on wearing it. All the three of us. For the moment, Ina grabbed it And, folks, another fact that says a lot about Bob's perfectionism: Despite the beauty and the perfection of that pendant, during the conversation with him until the pendant arrived I kinda felt him a bit worried about the fact that I couldn't like this pendant. Could you imagine this??? Adrian
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Post by Bejewelme on Mar 20, 2009 10:55:49 GMT -5
Adrian: I think we are always a bit insecure about sending our work to someone. There are some really talented and amazing people on here!!!! Bob is a true master, and to think that he still gets insecure is a compliment to YOUR fine work, because he regards you as a master as well!!!! I would take a 1/4 of the talent you guys have!!!That is why I love receiving cabs from others, to really look at their work and appreciate the craft, and see what I can do to improve. Amber
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harryz
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Post by harryz on Mar 20, 2009 12:13:30 GMT -5
That is truly amazing and elegant. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by krazydiamond on Mar 20, 2009 14:39:28 GMT -5
wowser! that is a breathtaking pendant!
KD
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Tigger
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Post by Tigger on Mar 21, 2009 1:18:37 GMT -5
That is the most elegant and breath taking pendant I have ever seen. The design of the bail and the scence in the cab go together like peanut butter & jelly! WOW!!
Tigger
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karenfh
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Post by karenfh on Mar 21, 2009 4:45:09 GMT -5
Yep!
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kentuckyrocker
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Post by kentuckyrocker on Mar 21, 2009 8:00:19 GMT -5
This truly leaves me speechless. there just isn't a word to adequately describe this pendant. The stone, the silver, all of it absolute perfection. It just doesn't get any better than this.
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Post by beefjello on Mar 22, 2009 12:44:37 GMT -5
Holy smokes!! That's sensational, Monument Valley never looked so good. What a great piece.
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kjohn0102
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Post by kjohn0102 on Mar 23, 2009 17:13:22 GMT -5
Wow-this is beautiful I have been sooooo itching to start picking up equipment to try my hand at smithing-seeing stuff like this makes the itch so much stronger!! Beautiful work Bob-Adrian, you are very lucky to have picked this up!!
KJ
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Post by gaetzchamp on Apr 4, 2009 11:59:23 GMT -5
Freaking awesome is all I have to say....
Gaetz
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