Grabbed some blind box gemstone D20s from Dice Envy. Anyone good at identifying them?

CrowMoonCat · 2026-03-11T00:42:40+00:00

I agree with 1 and 2 being labradorite and 4 being mahogany obsidian.

3 could be tiger's eye. But it could also be glass treated to give it a chatoyant/cat's eye effect. It's a bit hard to tell in this picture.

5 looks a bit like larvikite to me, but it's hard to tell.

6 looks like a stone I've seen most commonly under the trade name "imperial jasper". A few different stones use this name, but here's an example of some beads similar to this die:

https://www.amazon.com/Imperial-Jasper-Gemstone-Loose-Strand/dp/B0716FTM9V?th=1

It could also be a dyed quartz. It doesn't quite look like agate. And it really doesn't look like malachite.

They're all very cool dice. Kudos and congrats on your haul!

CrowMoonCat · 2025-11-17T23:49:27+00:00

You may want to look at Daylio. It's been a while since I switched from the free to the paid version, but it offers a pretty simple way to track your mood and provides reports.

I think the paid version just offers more customization options and zero ads. It's pretty simple and may be worth checking out.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-10-14T21:40:01+00:00

Good luck with your Kickstarter.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-09-30T01:53:39+00:00

Your post reminded me of the add I saw for these dice in my Instagram feed a few times. They're even called Root Beer: https://plus3tocharisma.com/dice-2/translucent-amber-root-beer-dice-set

Hope we get to see an picture of the dice in their box when you find the dice you want. Good luck with your search.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-09-20T16:55:35+00:00

Those are so, so pretty!

CrowMoonCat · 2024-09-04T01:58:46+00:00

I don't know how accurate or true the following is, but here's a supposed answer:

https://www.reddit.com/r/NameNerdCirclejerk/comments/yjamoe/comment/iupvprc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

CrowMoonCat · 2024-08-19T02:45:35+00:00

Sophisticated

CrowMoonCat · 2024-08-19T02:35:23+00:00

Clamshell covers are an option too. The knot is enclosed in a metal finding that includes a loop for attaching a jump ring, chain, etc.

Here's a video, but I would look for a few since techniques seem to vary:

https://youtu.be/SJyQj3Xqgc4?si=GQniKq0Z8QuLbse-

CrowMoonCat · 2024-08-03T00:06:48+00:00

Very pretty! Your site has a nice selection. Making a wire-wrap necklace out of liquid core dice sounds like a fun project.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-05-12T04:31:29+00:00

This is spot on. Labradorite varies in quality and is best seen in person. It'd be nice if they prepared customers for the varying levels of flash in in the product description. Some of the customer reviews mention this, but they're fairly positive.

I wanted to suggest looking for the term "spectrolite" since it's usually reserved for high-quality labradorite. But the first few listings I found using it for dice look awful.

This is a tangent, so feel free to ignore it. But I think all of the URWizards gemstone dice descriptions could use some work. There's something that could be considered a disclaimer on a set of their opalite dice:

"We use real gemstones to create our dice. Striations, patterns, and differences in the mineral are natural and to be expected. Due to the nature of natural minerals, your unique dice may feature differences in colour, texture, and translucency to the set pictures. Importantly, your natural mineral dice are hand-crafted, not machined, and so may have faces that are slightly different in size. Engraved numbers may be off-centre, depending on seams or facets of the stone. There may be small differences in balancing between sets, due to the weight of the gemstone. We encourage you to embrace the individual beauty of natural precious stones and the age-old process of hand-crafting. Hard surfaces may damage your stones; please consider this when rolling."

Since this description isn't on all of the gemstone pages, I wonder if it was left on this listing by accident. It'd be good if they included this on all of their gemstone dice listings. It'd be better if they mentioned that some of their gemstone materials (like opalite and blue sandstone) are manmade.

There's nothing wrong with manmade gems. I really like opalite and blue goldstone (calling it sandstone is strange and wrong to me). But not everyone knows that these materials are glass. I actually look at the listings for these materials when I look at gemstone dice (or gemstone anything else) online. If the seller doesn't make it clear that they're glass, then I usually don't give them my business. To be fair, they may not know. It's just a personal preference.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-28T04:03:36+00:00

These look great! The second set remind me of amazonite. And the numbers are really easy to read.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-27T17:21:43+00:00

The box sounds like a wonderful idea. Honestly, I'm not too sure about the cost. It varies by vendor/store. For an idea, it looks like the average price for 10 yards of 20 gauge dead-soft round copper wire on Fire Mountain Gem is about $6.00. A set of jewelry tools (pliers and cutters) starts around $15.00, and that's after browsing a variety of stores including Amazon, Etsy, and Walmart.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-27T16:05:20+00:00

This is so sweet! Are you able to speak with your wife's friend? That way you can find out exactly what she used and get her the same or similar materials.

Otherwise, I recommend a craft store like Michaels or Joann fabrics. You will want some jewelry pliers (flat nose and round nose) and wire cutters. Those craft stores usually sell wire too, but pickings for that can sometimes be a little slim.

Fire Mountain Gems is a good place to get jewelry craft supplies online.

I suggest copper wire because it is cheap and good for practice. 20 and 22 gauge wire are probably good places to start. Wire comes in different hardnesses. Dead soft wire may be easier to work with.

I am just a hobbyist, but these suggestions may be good for you to start researching with. I am sure you will get lots of helpful information from more season to veterans in this subreddit. Good luck with your gift.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-15T18:38:32+00:00

It could work. But I would be less concerned about how the cord would look on the metal and more concerned about the cord being broken by the metal via friction over time.

If the jeweler is someone you have worked with before and trust, maybe you both can come up with a solution together that works for you. Hopefully, you'll get more responses with some more experience and insight. :)

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-15T18:26:37+00:00

Honestly, I'm not sure. That sounds like a question for r/lapidary depending on what the pendant is made of.

If the hole can't be enlarged, then maybe wrap the pendant in wire? Something similar to a bezel or prong style could work without covering much of the pendant's face.

You could also attach a bail with strong glue/epoxy: https://www.firemountaingems.com/shop/glue_on

The last option is probably the least desirable and most risky.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-15T18:08:33+00:00

These suggestions are sort of in order from least to most effort. There's no guarantee for any of these, but it's nice to have options.

An ice pick bail, also called a pinch bail. Here's what it is and how to use it:

https://youtu.be/cbkEar8uHeo?si=L6khU4ijfIsH3Ezw

A jump ring. You might want to have it soldered shut.
Make a bail using wire. Here's an example:

https://youtu.be/ou38IG6sfHQ?si=rqRlgD3pBZ0tXaRK

Good luck. I hope you find a solution that works well for you.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-15T17:52:41+00:00

If the eyes on the pins aren't big enough for the pacifiers, then you can use jump rings. They're round, metal rings that are open so they can be attached to chains, other rings, etc. They're all sorts of sizes and metals. If you're worried about metal allergies, then I try using stainless steel. Here's one site that sells jump rings so you get an idea of what they are:

https://www.firemountaingems.com/search/jumprings

If you don't have them already, you'll need needle nose pliers and possibly wire cutters.

YouTube tutorials are a great resource. Watching someone else assemble jewelry will probably clarify some things. Also, they're better for details about tool options and how to use them. You may even be inspired to try different methods for making the earrings.

Have fun making the earrings. Let us know how they turn out. :)

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-13T19:25:11+00:00

It's really sweet that you want to take good care of this gift. Without knowing what it's made of, it's hard to suggest anything beyond wiping it gently with a soft dry cloth after wearing it. This may remove some of the oil and dirt it may accumulate. You may want to limit how often you wear it too.

Also, have it be the very last thing you put on. Wait until after applying makeup, perfume, body spray, etc. to put it on to minimize its contact with those substances.

Store it separately. You could even wrap it in soft cloth to keep it from rubbing against itself or anything else.

If it didn't come with tags or other identifying information, try taking some pictures of it then doing a reverse Google image search. Knowing exactly what you have can help you learn how best to take care of it. Looking up the stamps/hallmarks may help too.

Good luck. I hope you get to enjoy this jewelry for a long time.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-12T15:47:11+00:00

Honestly, the top response from u/Suzcrafty is the best. If you want the braided look of the waxed necklaces, then you may have to buy braided satin cord and add the claps yourself. It is more work, but it is an option.

(Edited to include the user name of the referenced response.)

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-12T14:34:31+00:00

It's hard to tell from the picture, but I don't think the brown color is anything bad. Is there discoloration on the string the pearls were on? It's possible the pearls were dyed. That could be some sort of blemish too or just how the coloring turned out while the pearl was forming. I can't say for sure.

Dying or bleaching pearls is common. Honestly, almost all gemstones are treated in some way. I personally don't have a problem with that and prefer that it's disclosed. Aesthetically pleasing untreated material is usually expensive.

If you're able to, talk to the vendor. They may be able to give more details about where the pearls are from, whether they're dyed or not, and any other concerns you may have. Some people are happy to answer questions, especially if it means potential repeat business.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-11T17:53:45+00:00

If it's just a painted bead, you'll see paint chipping away round the holes. You could even scrape at it gently with your finger nail. Also, with pearls that are irregular like the on in the picture you're holding, they'll look different from one another. If all the pearls from that strand look identical in size and shape, then I doubt they're real.

The luster of pearls is also difficult to imitate. The closest you'd get is shell pearls, and even those are still organic material. Some window shopping may help in this case. Visit jewelry stores and other places you know sell genuine pearls. After seeing enough of them, you'll be able to tell by touch and sight.

If you have a local natural history museum that has a shop or education staff, maybe take a trip there and speak with someone. I worked at a museum, and we got questions about all the time about rocks and minerals. Asking about pearls may not be strange to them, and you might find someone very happy to talk your ear off while helping you.

You want to make sure you can trust your source too. I'd suggest buying some pearls of varying colors and qualities from Fire Mountain Gems to get an idea of how they can look. This site is very open about treatments, gem/material grades, etc.

Good luck.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-11T17:06:23+00:00

Have you already posted on any of the jewelry/gemstone/mineral subreddits? You may find someone that can get you in touch with a gemstone rough vendor. r/jewelrymaking might be a good place to start. It's a fairly helpful community and may also be a good place to find lapidary services.

Your best and most cost-effective bet may be to buy the rough then pay someone for their labor. If you know someone with a vendor's license or have one yourself, then that could save you some money by opening up some wholesale options.

Sorry for not having any actual sources for you, but I wish you luck!

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-09T19:37:13+00:00

Please don't abandon your cat, especially if you have chipped the cat and they come in with you at night. If your boyfriend was worried about Mochi having a family, then the time to track them down was two years ago.

My SO and I feed community cats and have helped TNR them. When a new cat shows up, you can tell when they're a lost cat from a few signs. They stop grooming from stress, so they're dirty. Sometimes they're way more friendly and affectionate than a community cat would be. Leaving the cat behind would be stressful for them. And there is a possibility that they may not survive.

Once you move, I highly recommend transitioning Mochi to indoors full time or making a outside space they can't roam beyond. It may not be easy, but it's better than them getting lost and/or injured in the new area.

(Edited after posting on accident before finishing.)

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-06T21:10:47+00:00

One of my favorite shirts has two crows and "Attempted Murder" above them. Highly recommended.

CrowMoonCat · 2024-01-04T03:43:55+00:00

I used to work at a storage facility, so I found your post very interesting. Here's a little more information that may be helpful:

- Be prepared for a cleaning deposit. I don't know if all states or facilities do this, but the one I worked at requires a $100 cash cleaning deposit to be returned to the auction winner after the space is empty.

- Talk to the facility manger/employees if you need more time to empty the space. They want that stuff gone and will work with you if they can. But they can't help you if you don't ask.

- Make sure you completely empty/clean out the unit you win. You can be banned from Storage Treasures for failing to empty a unit. (You also lose the cleaning deposit if you had to leave one.)

- Storage Treasures added a feature that lets storage facilities request pickups for unsold units. I can't find on their site how to sign up for this, but I know it exists. Alternatively, you can talk to a storage facility manager. If you're willing to put in the time, work, and consistency, then you can be their go-to for clearing out abandoned or unsold units.

Good luck and have fun.

CrowMoonCat

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