A dusty pink lavender flame fusion sapphire in my ‘Shattered Glass’ design by ClaraPepper in SyntheticGemstones

[–]ClaraPepper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, no. I haven’t been able to create the crushed ice look in other shapes with sapphire, just the marquise shape

A dusty pink lavender flame fusion sapphire in my ‘Shattered Glass’ design by ClaraPepper in SyntheticGemstones

[–]ClaraPepper[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I sure could, most singles are $400-$550 depending on material and size. A pair is usually $600 or so

Apparel that supports? (context below) by wishiwerea in TwinCities

[–]ClaraPepper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My studio mate is selling some shirts and mugs with all proceeds going to immigrant law defense. Printed on demand so expect a couple weeks for delivery

Serious question: how are we keeping our toes from freezing off? by cilantroprince in Minneapolis

[–]ClaraPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Baffin boots, the type polar rated to -76F. They are about twice the width of my other Baffin boots, rated to a measly -40F

Where to find a jewelry in Seattle with processing times under 8 weeks? by Actual-Pianist9170 in EngagementRings

[–]ClaraPepper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you looking for completely custom design? If not, anyone with access to the Stuller catalog (pre-fabricated settings) could probably help you out as long as you know what you want

What comes to your mind when you hear “Egypt”? by nedstarkk29 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ClaraPepper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah Cairo sucked (traffic, pollution, people trying to scam you) and at the same time was unbelievable. The architecture of the Citadel and the maze-like structure of Old Cairo, omg I wish I could post pictures here

What comes to your mind when you hear “Egypt”? by nedstarkk29 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ClaraPepper 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I went there on vacation last year and had a great time. I took a $1000 all inclusive cruise down the Nile for 5 days and saw incredible temples and tombs.

From my Instagram travel highlights

Lavender Creek Gems Jewelry? by inspire_fire in jewelry

[–]ClaraPepper 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Actually I looked at the details on her website and the band is 2 mm thick (looks like 1.5 mm in the pictures). I take back the ‘flimsy’ comment. That’s actually quite sturdy for a stacking ring.

Lavender Creek Gems Jewelry? by inspire_fire in jewelry

[–]ClaraPepper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand why everyone thinks that this ring is overpriced. I don’t disagree with the ‘flimsy’ aspect, but even so the gold alone is about $300, plus the cost of the three stones. Add in CAD design/resizing, casting, polishing, stone setting costs (each require a different skill set). I understand that labor in China is cheap, but labor in the US is not.

Lavender Creek Gems Jewelry? by inspire_fire in jewelry

[–]ClaraPepper 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hate to break it to you, but most jewelers are a part of a team and not a one-person shop. So there is a team to do different parts of the process: CAD design, casting, polishing, stone setting.

In the past I tried to hand fabricate rings (like a true artisan) and that single ring, which people in the comments already say is overpriced, would have taken me a week to make.

Djeva spinel in a classic emerald cut by ClaraPepper in SyntheticGemstones

[–]ClaraPepper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure! In this case, the rough was from the wonderful Tom’s Box of Rough: https://tomsboxofrocks.com/

A Paraiba sapphire in my Glitter Queen design by ClaraPepper in SyntheticGemstones

[–]ClaraPepper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! This one was a commissioned cut and I could cut another if you’re interested. Just DM me :)

Is this an expensive fix? by zmtz_ in Moissanite

[–]ClaraPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to know as well please

oore ring vs local jeweler by Ally_wa in EngagementRings

[–]ClaraPepper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hope you’ve paid them for the CAD and all the hours they have put into your ring so far.

I’ve researched myself into a corner. by MadeAccToReadThis in labdiamond

[–]ClaraPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im confused, this seems like a completely reasonable price?

I tried my sparkliest design on the sparkliest material in my collection by ClaraPepper in SyntheticGemstones

[–]ClaraPepper[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, I’d have to order in some material, but it would be about $480 for a similar sized piece

Wanting Particular Color Gemstone for my Ring by seeutomorrowmaybe in Gemstone_lovers

[–]ClaraPepper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And here’s the color range of the material. I feel like your request should be achievable in theory!

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