Marquise necklace - conquered!

[Nick martin]

Been struggling to set a large marquise gem. I've had some great advice from both Dennis & James, but ultimately I settled for a bezel setting ( with internal bearer ) to hold the stone as its faceted.

The alternative basket setting was driving me nuts after multiple attempts although I'll get back to it in the future. Not perfect by a long shot but I'm pleased as it's my first attempt at setting a marquise shaped gem.

Nick

[sonia]

Very nice - like how the chain complements it too.

Sonia
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[josef1]

Looks great nice job

[Nick martin]

Thanks folks, trying to complete pieces with different stone settings as I find doing so is the best way to learn as opposed to simply reading about the theory. Still very much a novice of course, but I'm enjoying the journey :-)

Nick

[Dennis]

You're right to be pleased with that Nick. The hand made chain brings it all together. Dennis.

[medusa]

That's lovely. Really like the chain as well. Well done!

[caroleallen]

I really like it too.

[Patstone]

yes me too, those marquise shaped links must have driven you bonkers.

[mizgeorge]

I'd wear that in a heartbeat - lovely

[Nick martin]

Thank you for the encouraging comments everyone.

I know my creations are pretty basic at present but I like to post the odd photo as the items tend to relate to topics I've sought help and advice on via the forum, and to show that I am actually listening as well as learning.

Nick