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Post by 1dave on Feb 15, 2014 14:43:41 GMT -5
I started w/this set next my first bracelet which has a Montana sapphire I dug w/my sons years ago then this pendant which gave me fits Thanks for looking!! I welcome all constructive advice in improving future endeavors. On the bracelet for instance, the Mt sapphire setting is not centered. I'm trying to enter the realm of more expensive jewelry. Dave
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bentiron
noticing nice landscape pebbles
Member since September 2011
Posts: 85
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Post by bentiron on Feb 16, 2014 17:20:00 GMT -5
The only thing that really jumps out at me it the bezels on the small opals on the bottom pendant, not the best ones you've done, a little on the puckery side. You seem to be very good at not painting the silver with solder, a problem that most beginners seem to have but not you. One can't grow as a jeweler unless they do get out of their comfort zone.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 17, 2014 8:48:25 GMT -5
That last piece reminds me of a stained glass window. I like them all, but I like that one best.
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Post by bobby1 on Feb 17, 2014 9:46:39 GMT -5
Doing a good job on bezels is all about having a properly shaped bezel rocker and using it appropriately. I never use a burnisher to set a bezel set stone. You can't adequately control it nor get good pressure where it is needed the most. Bob
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Feb 17, 2014 10:08:37 GMT -5
Wow, I really do like that last pendant!! Looks like you overcame just fine!
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Post by pghram on Feb 17, 2014 16:39:03 GMT -5
Nice pieces.
Rich
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dbrealityrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since February 2010
Posts: 1,084
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Post by dbrealityrocks on Feb 17, 2014 21:34:59 GMT -5
Thanks for all the comments. I really like constructive criticism as it gives one more insight. The Window is what I wear to shows. The 1st time I wore it I felt naked, like one could see my soul. Now I think, go ahead look...if you dare.
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Post by connrock on Feb 19, 2014 7:59:51 GMT -5
I think they're all very nice and well done. I can see several places that made for difficult soldering and you did great with them! connrock
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