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rachelmpost · 6 years ago
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Working on the next batch of jewels. Autumn colors with these beautiful cabs. Variquoise- ring, Variscite- bracelet, and Cherry Creek Jasper-earrings. Settings are ready to go. Lots more to do. But I am burned out from teaching this week ....#workinprogress #wip #benchwork #jewelrydesigner #jewelrymaking #jewelrydesign #metalsmith #silversmith #instasmithy #ladysmith #greenlionsawframe #handmadejewelry #riojeweler #rachelmpost #variquoise #variscite #cherrycreekjasper https://www.instagram.com/p/BpvRkpNgdBc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dt8wt0nhz3ke
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motionoftruth · 8 years ago
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rare variquoise pendant spiderweb pattern, green variquoise necklace, variscite turquoise necklace, unique gemstone necklace for men
by CrazyAssJD
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wiregalaxy · 7 years ago
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Wire Wrapped Pendant Variscite Necklace 
Variscite - it has magical properties and is able to influence the spiritual development of man. Often it is used in meditation, because they believe that it will help to find peace and balance of mind, open the unusual human abilities and talents.
"Variscite is sometimes used as a semi-precious stone, and is popular for carvings and ornamental use. It was first described in 1837 and named for the locality of Variscia, the historical name of the Vogtland, in Germany. At one time, variscite was called Utahlite. At times, materials which may be turquoise or may be variscite have been marketed as "variquoise". Appreciation of the color ranges typically found in variscite have made it a popular gem in recent years." (c) See more Pendant http://etsy.me/2xr43hD Welcome to visit my shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/WireGalaxy Any questions you can ask on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KaterynaChernenko
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chubby-aphrodite · 8 years ago
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here have a shoddily colored gemsona, variquoise
no weapon ideas yet, they/them pronouns
this is their theme
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jlhartman · 7 years ago
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VarisciteVariscite is becoming one of the most popular semi-precious gemstones on today's market.  You will see it being used in all styles of jewelry by all ethnicity of jewelers. Variscite is considered to be one of the rarer and lesser-known collector's gemstones available today. Its appearance often causes it to be confused with Turquoise, but Variscite's color tends to be greener rather than blue. In some cases, materials may be marketed as 'variquoise', a name which combines 'turquoise' with 'variscite'. It is a relatively rare hydrated aluminum phosphate mineral, and gem-quality deposits and occurrences are considerably rare; only the highest quality material is used for gemstones and ornate carvings. Variscite takes an excellent polish, often better than that of turquoise. It is most famous for its different shades of green caused by traces of chromium, although its colors can range from light bluish green to medium and dark green and, very occasionally, red. Variscite is sometimes traded as 'utahlite', a trade name given in reference to Utah, the site of the USA's famed Variscite deposits. Utahlite is often cut and polished into smooth slabs and halved nodules.On today's market the most popular type of Variscite is the spiderweb Variety which is a much higher grade.  The best spiderweb Variscite comes from Nevada and Snowville, Utah.Variscite is named after 'Variscia', the historical name of the Vogtland district in Saxony, Germany. It was first discovered and described in 1837, when it was found in massive fine-grained aggregate form; crystals are extremely rare. Variscite is an end-member of the isomorphic row of variscite-strengite series of minerals. Like the garnet and feldspar groups, variscite-strengite minerals have an identical crystalline structure, but exhibit slightly varying composition. Owing to variscite's unique mode of occurrence, it is often formed and associated with other phosphate minerals, resulting in interesting veining, splotches and other coloring habits. Although all variscite is valued by collectors, emerald-green variscite from Utah and the black spider-webbed variscite from Nevada are among the most desirable gemmy materials.
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rachelmpost · 6 years ago
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Almost finished with this batch. Slow progress on this group of jewels. But I am almost there. Cherry Creek Jasper, Australian Variscite, and Variquoise. The Variquoise ring on my middle finger has been spoken for. Whatever is left over from my Red Dirt show this Saturday, I will post final pics on Sunday. Have a great week. ...#workinprogress #wip #benchwork #jewelrydesigner #jewelrymaking #jewelrydesign #metalsmith #silversmith #instasmithy #ladysmith #greenlionsawframe #handmadejewelry #riojeweler #rachelmpost #variquoise #variscite #cherrycreekjasper https://www.instagram.com/p/BqGWNEggBi3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j7s9sfvqj4cf
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rachelmpost · 7 years ago
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Pretty custom Ribbon Variqouise set just finished. Cabs cut and polished by my rock buddy Stan. This Australian material is harder to find now. Such a unique and beautiful stone. #variquoise #metalsmith #silversmith #rachelmpost #instasmithy #ladysmith #riojeweler #artisanjewelry #sterlingjewelry #sterlingsilverjewelry
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rachelmpost · 7 years ago
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Prepping the next batch of jewels. A custom #variquoise set, beach stone earrings, new inventory #sierranevadaturquoise #turquoise ring, and #beachstones pendant on this toasty Saturday. #workinprogress #benchwork #wip #jewelrydesign #jewelrymaking #riojeweler #instasmithy #ladysmith #metalsmith #silversmith #lapidary #rachelmpost
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creativejeannius · 6 years ago
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#chalcosidierite #variquoise #variscite #spiderweb. Not sure what mine. Any ideas? https://www.instagram.com/p/ByemQRlBgGs/?igshid=1vcj9l0ims6as
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rachelmpost · 8 years ago
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Making progress on this big Variquoise cuff. I am ready to solder the setting onto the cuff. Then adding more elements to the cuff bands. Wearing this gorgeous vintage sandcast Turquoise cuff that I saved from a dusty antique store in Bakersfield a couple of weeks ago. It was blackened terribly from caked on tarnished. Polished it up and it is a stunner. This one is giving me good vibes from its creator as my fingers always get sore from creating these big cuffs. #workinprogress #wip #rachelmpost #benchwork #variquoise #jewelrymaking #jewelrydesign #riojeweler #instasmithy #ladysmith #metalsmith #silversmith #handmadejewelry
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rachelmpost · 8 years ago
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This one has been sitting on my bench for months. I am finally committing to getting this cuff going. Now that I think about it...it is the first cuff I have made this year. These take some time to create. I treat these big cuffs like oil paintings. Adding layers as I go till it is just right. This one has a beautiful Australian #variquoise cab that my rock buddy Stan cut and polished. Onward and upward with this one. #wip #workinprogress #benchwork #riojeweler #jewelrydesign #jewelrymaking #metalsmith #silversmith #rachelmpost
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creativejeannius · 7 years ago
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#snowville #variscite #chalcosiderite #variquoise #cabochons
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rachelmpost · 7 years ago
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Getting there with this group. Variquoise custom set. New inventory: Sierra Nevada Turquoise ring and beach stone pendant. #workinprogress #wip #benchwork #rachelmpost #riojeweler #instasmithy #ladysmith #jewelrydesign #jewelrymaking #lapidary
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chubby-aphrodite · 8 years ago
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...time to add Variquoise (variscite and turquoise hybrid) to the list of gems that are literally the names of gems that make them up smashed together, now joining Ametrine (amethyst and citrine) and Azurmalachite (azurite and malachite)
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rachelmpost · 8 years ago
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Cutting metal, shaping bezels, and soldering mental break day. Australian Variquoise cuff, Desert Bloom Variscite open bangle, American Turquoise and Carico Lake Turquoise rings, and some beautiful banded Agate earrings. #turquoisetuesday #workinprogress #wip #benchwork #rachelmpost #riojeweler #ladysmith #silversmith #metalsmith #instasmithy #turquoise #variscite #caricolaketurquoise #agate #lapidary #lapidaryart #jewelrydesign #jewelrymaking
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