Semiprecious stones like amber or lapislazuli

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#137
Molly0 said:
The bangle would not be considered top quality but I love it for that very reason. KWIM? The impurities in it are what make it beautiful to me.;)
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I agree completely. The "Sleeping Beauty" turquoise that everyone is drooling over ATM- it's lovely, but not for me. As far as I'm concerned, the more matrices/junk in it, the better. I also gravitate toward the "junky" midnight sapphire, rough cut emerald and think amber with a bug in it is delightful. 8 P
 
#138
GaudyGirl said:
I agree completely. The "Sleeping Beauty" turquoise that everyone is drooling over ATM- it's lovely, but not for me. As far as I'm concerned, the more matrices/junk in it, the better. I also gravitate toward the "junky" midnight sapphire, rough cut emerald and think amber with a bug in it is delightful. 8 P
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Oh please do share pics of your treasures!:smile1:
 
#139
I don't have that many pieces that fit into this category as I spent many years collecting more traditional things. I recently experienced another style evolution as we tend to do when we get older and wiser and figure out who we are. This is a grey jade Buddah ring and a carnelian.
 

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Jade. (Excuse the glare)
The ring was my Grandmother's. I am making the assumption that it is jade. Whatever is going on there, it's extra special to me because it was hers. I wish I knew it's story.
 

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Thanks so much for sharing Gaudy Girl! Treasures for sure! Your grandmothers earrings are stunners! Wowza!!! Do you wear the turquoise set a lot? It's so true that our style evolves as we get older and wiser. . .
 
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I'll try Uli. Here's a hammered silver necklace with a speckled agate type stone with a couple of fresh water pearls:
 

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#149
udalrike said:
Very nice, Molly!
Trying again: Posting still does not work.
So I am waiting for your pictures, ladies....
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Hmmm that's strange. For some reason I can only post pics here from my iPhone. Computer or iPad will not work for me. Mind you I'm a little "challenged" in the electronic department. Maybe another device would work?
 
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