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Direct Links to popular gemstones and cabochons:
Amazonite
Opals, Boulder
Parrot Wing Understand mm sizes: Quick guide: 1" = 25mm 1/2"=13mm 1/4"=6.5mm Change can help: 1 quarter= 24.2 mm 1 dime= 18mm Both coins: 42mm |
A rock isn't something you ordinarily associate with light transmission, unless it's a faceted stone. But on this page, I'm proud to present cabochons with silicated areas that are either translucent (allowing light but not images to come through), or transparent (clear enough to read through). Design options for these include: Wire-wrapping, bezel-setting without a back, drilling, or mounting against a black or colored background. Unless otherwise noted, all of these are polished on both sides. NOTE: These have been deliberately photographed with some light coming in from behind them. Remember to click on photos for a better view. On this page: Agua Nueva Agate ó Agates with Reds ó Amethyst Sage Agate ó Indian Moss Agates ó Montana Moss Agates ó Rutilated Quartz ó Regency Rose Plume Agate If you love agates, this one is just gorgeous: Magnificent plumes and swirls of color float through crystalline interiors. Some have areas of translucency, while others contain pockets of crystals. In a couple, the pockets go completely through the stone! All have satin-finish backs.
TR131 $76.00
TR132 $68.00
TR133 $60.00
TR134 $42.00
TR136 $44.00
TR137 $32.00
TR81 $38.50
TR138 $72.00
Agua Nueva Agate This gorgeous agate caught my eye at the Denver show: Nearly all of them are kissed with a touch of muted lavender, much of it translucent. And while all of them have the layers that are characteristic of agates, in some pieces the cool white layers are interspersed with nearly clear quartz. Very unusual, and classy!
TR119 $80.00
TR120 $78.00
TR121 $70.00
TR122 $54.00
TR125 $44.00
TR127 $50.00
TR128 $38.00
TR129 $49.50
Agates with Red and Blush Colors These neat stones have bands and swirls of natural colors in reds, pinks, wines, and blush.
TT146 $54.00
TR59 $32.00 TR93 $28.00
TR37 $32.00
Amethyst Sage Agate
These stones are the much rarer cousin of Montana Moss
Agate. The translucent areas, instead of being colorless quartz, are the purple
of amethyst! Beautiful black dendrites weave through each stone, and some pieces
have areas of rich yellow-ochre matrix. Note: To illustrate the beautiful
translucency of these stones, I photographed them lit from behind. With front
light, the purples are slightly darker and the ochres are slightly brighter. All
pieces are highly polished on both sides. Click on photos to see these better.
TR62 $57.50
This is the same material, only cut from portions of the
rough that have less color, which is reflected in the prices.
Some pieces still have areas of translucency.
Polished both sides.
TR73 $34.00
These stones were cut by a master, who
deliberately sliced them thin (2mm thick) so that light could penetrate them and
show off their resplendent colors and patterns. These wonderful photos were
taken by Doug Von Gausig, and they show light coming from both behind and in
front of the stones. An ideal setting would be one without a backing so that the light can shine through.
TR45 $58.00
Sorry, Sold! TR47 $62.00 TR54 $30.00
TR82 $50.00 TR86 $62.50
Also known as Montana Agates, these beauties feature
streaks, dendrites, and beautiful red-gold colors against a milky translucent
background. They are tough stones, because they're mostly quartz, so feel free
to set them in open-back frames.
TR118 $350.00
TR108 $180.00 Sorry, Sold
TR110 $80.00
TR111 $75.00
TR114 $54.00
TR112 $34.00
TR99 $44.00
TR107 $46.00
TR25 $46.00
TR104 $16.00
TR117 $75.00
TR32 $18.99
TR33 $18.99
TR96 $60.00
TR97 $46.00
TR88 $78.00
TR26 $48.50
TR98 $24.00
TR28 $34.00
TR101 $20.00
TR102 $18.00
I love rutilated quartz, except that recently, truly beautiful pieces have not been plentiful. Instead, sloppy cuts without concern for the arrangement of rutiles have dominated most of the trade shows. Careful searching and contact with the best cutters have enabled me to bring you these wonderful pieces. Don't forget that these also can be sandwiched against any background you dream up--textured, patinated or colored metals, PMC, even fabric or woven beads--to provide a whole new look.
TR9 $36.00
BA5 $28.50
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