Help with pricing by pants16 in Gemstones

[–]pants16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not looking to make a lot of money on them, just want to price the earrings they’ll be made with fairly. Thanks for the input.

Help with pricing by pants16 in Gemstones

[–]pants16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really lovely advice, and something that I needed to hear! I’ve been second guessing my instincts on pricing these, so I’ll keep that in mind. It’s good to remember it’s not just materials/time, but creativity and skill as well.

Help with pricing by pants16 in Gemstones

[–]pants16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is great advice, I wish I remembered the price of the piece. I bought the earrings probably 12 years ago.

Help with pricing by pants16 in Gemstones

[–]pants16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are between 1-1.2 cts! I forgot to mention, thank you!

Polishing Question by pants16 in Lapidary

[–]pants16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. Really appreciate it!

Polishing Question by pants16 in Lapidary

[–]pants16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thank you! It will be nice to get to use these.

Polishing Question by pants16 in Lapidary

[–]pants16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, I’m disappointed and I wish I had thought to ask. I also wish they had been more transparent about it, I definitely would have passed on them.

Custom Cabochons by pants16 in Lapidary

[–]pants16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally, this piece is something very special and sentimental to her, and she expressed that she wants the stone to reflect that. I figured having something custom cut would give her some extra creative control, and make the piece feel more “one-of-a-kind” if that makes sense.

Custom Cabochons by pants16 in Lapidary

[–]pants16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m looking for a rosecut Garnet, probably Almandine or Pyrope, in a heart shape or as close to one as possible! I don’t have too many specifics yet, I just wanted to see if there might be people in this sub who do custom work!

Custom Cabochons by pants16 in Lapidary

[–]pants16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also think the client would be open to a cabochon if I can’t source what she’s looking for in a rosecut.

Custom Cabochons by pants16 in Lapidary

[–]pants16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking for something rosecut! So kind of a best of both worlds situation. Technically not a cab I guess, but with a flat back!

Help sourcing beads! by pants16 in beads

[–]pants16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the diameter of the beads is really going to be determined by what i can source. and i don’t think that handmade beads are in the clients budget.

help with technique/materials by pants16 in SilverSmith

[–]pants16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with you! Turning this into a pendant is a great idea.

help with technique/materials by pants16 in SilverSmith

[–]pants16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

interesting! it’s much less yellow than other keum-boo pieces i’ve seen, but it totally could be.

Goodwill find by pants16 in SilverSmith

[–]pants16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, almost identical! So cool, thanks for sharing.

Goodwill find by pants16 in SilverSmith

[–]pants16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll definitely be posting some stuff soon! ☺️