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Dennis
27-04-2010, 06:41 AM
Despite consumer protection, this is still a good motto when buying gemstones. At NEC I was tempted into buying a long rectangular tourmaline from a German dealer just on impulse.
When I inspected it later, it was evident that there were some dark inclusions and usually I quite like them because they add to the character. Not so good was a tiny air space at one corner. I had not got very far with building a setting, before that corner disappeared. An inner voice said “I told you so”. Anyhow I went down to my favourite gemstone place in Cerkenwell and explained the situation. You don’t get to see the actual gem cutter, but I explained to the counter lady that I wished to keep the long rectangular look and could they just remove the minimum from one end to restore the corner.
When I returned to collect it the stone was almost square. Here it is in a ring and I have tried to restore the long look by adding a recess at each end. I suppose a real jeweller would have put in a couple of baguettes. To add some sparkle I made a jagged bezel and burnished it.

snow_imp
27-04-2010, 07:42 AM
Its a beauty Dennis, even if it isn't quite what you wanted.

wheely
27-04-2010, 12:34 PM
Lovely ring Dennis

HannahJewelleryDesigns
28-04-2010, 03:02 PM
And my family laugh at me for carrying a Loupe in my handbag- just goes to show you never know when you will need one!
Stunning ring though Dennis :)

mizgeorge
28-04-2010, 05:09 PM
Nice save Dennis :)

MuranoSilver
28-04-2010, 05:54 PM
Love what you did with it - tis gorgeous!

bustagasket
28-04-2010, 07:02 PM
Still a lovely ring Dennis :)

Cathy at the Beach
29-04-2010, 02:34 PM
Beauty! I love the setting.

Lindyloo
29-04-2010, 09:04 PM
Very nice indeed. Love the colour.

sonia
29-04-2010, 10:06 PM
Wow - love it - such a nice clean design to show off the stone.

Sonia
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Gemma
30-04-2010, 08:37 AM
Brilliant rescue. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous