There is a growing trend to use raw, uncut and unpolished gemstones in jewelry making. It's all about viewing the beauty of gemstones as nature intended. One such artisan is Lavish Jewelry on Etsy who is from Dallas, Texas.
She called the above piece, her rough cut carnelian and faceted turquoise necklace "Natural Beauty" and nicknamed it her Wilma Flintstone necklace. Both were highly appropriate monikers!
She called the above piece, her rough cut carnelian and faceted turquoise necklace "Natural Beauty" and nicknamed it her Wilma Flintstone necklace. Both were highly appropriate monikers!
She really uses the rough amethysts to great effect in the above necklace, mixing in sugilite rounds, turquoise beads and tiny Swarovski crystals. You know, after looking at her lovely designs, I'm convinced using rough gemstones in jewelry pieces adds a whole new dimension to creations! Don't they look delicious?
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Takes some gumption to use rough gemstones, in my opinion. But I love the results. I really need to get out of my comfort zone more.
ReplyDeleteI've got some rough tourmaline, but I have never attempted to use them. I love seeing pictures of things that inspire me!
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ReplyDeleteI think rough gemstones have natural beauty and show best where they originally come from. They're a gift from Mother Earth.
ReplyDeleteI love this raw uncut look! Funny... hadn't read the words yet and when I saw the second piece and thought of the Flintstones. Had a chuckle when I read she nicknamed it 'Wilma Flintstone'!
ReplyDeleteThey have elegance without confirmity. I like! I've been playing around with combinations of chip beads and enjoyed the results. Now, I'll have to search out larger pieces to play with.
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