My newest pendant....thanks to puerco-bellies!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

We had such a good time!

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[OregonBi]

1. You look awesome!

Did you buy that on-line?
One of my partners would love something like that.
I lurk here most times and always come across your picture.
YOu are a real nice looking lady!
Tell your partner they have some competition.
(Just kidding)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. My dear OregonBi!

Why, thank you!

No, I didn't buy it.......it was a gift from my good friend puerco-bellies......

He is such a fabulous craftsman!

I thank you for the very nice compliments.......:blush:

[wildhorses]

3. it is beautiful on you

:loveya:

would love to see a close up of it...for the craftsmanship. jewelry maker on board here:bounce:

hair is really getting long, peg :wow:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear wildhorses!

Thanks so much, sweetie!

Here's the link to puerco-bellie's thread....His picture turned out better than mine did...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x6711923

Yeah, my hair is almost long enough to put up in a simple way!

In a minute, I'll post the link to his original thread today that had a couple of close-ups of the pendant!

:hug:

On edit: Here's the link to his original thread that has the closeups:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x6711240

[wildhorses]

9. thanks for the link

i bookmarked it to show my partner.

vera nice piece!!!

[OregonBi]

13. Awesome!

That picture looks great!
Good job on the pendant AND for keeping yourself healthy!
Thnk you for all of your wonderful post here too Peggy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. My dear OregonBi...

I thank you....again!

You are too kind, really...:hug:

[Flaxbee]

4. I saw his thread, it's wonderful to see it on you!

Aside from the lovely workmanship (and how happy you look), it's nice to get an idea of the size of the pendant, etc...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear flaxbee!

Oh, thanks!

I need to buy a chain or something....

But this does give a great idea of how it looks!

He did terrific work, didn't he?

I am so honored by this.......

:blush:

[puerco-bellies]

7. A close up view/Shameless self-promotion

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Aw, sweetie....

There is no such thing as shameless self-promotion when it comes to such beautiful work...

And this pendant is beautiful........:hug:

[wildhorses]

10. hey you

:hi:nice work...is there something on the piece of turquoise? inlaid or something...a dab of silver?

[puerco-bellies]

11. The turquoise is from the Ithica Peak Mine.

One of the characteristics of Ithica Peak Turquoise is the presence of pyrite in the matrix, or if you will, host rock. Once the stone is shaped and polished the pyrite looks gold or in this case silver and is a component of the "cabochon" or domed turquoise stone.

[wildhorses]

15. ok, thanks

do they have a website? can you purchase from the website?

[puerco-bellies]

19. They have a store in Kingman Az that sells turquoise from the Kingman mine complex

I will try to find a link.
I know a couple of reputable dealers, or try this site (more expensive).

www.nevadagem.com

Look for Kingman (Ithica Peak is a part of the Kingman mining complex), and Morenci. These mines produce turquoise with pyrite.

[wildhorses]

24. thanks. i will show this to my partner. she is in charge of

purchasing. we have quite a bit of turquoise in stock...but, i want her to see this. thanks so much.

look forward to seeing more of your work.

[AllegroRondo]

27. thanks for the info

Im always looking for new and unusual gems for making jewelry.

[Left Is Write]

12. It's pretty.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. My dear Left Is Write!

Thanks, sweetie!

:hug:

[puerco-bellies]

17. Thanks

Damn C-P, I've hijacked another one of your threads..
:blush:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. I was JUST thinking!

Nah....it's OK.......After all, you did the work!

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

20. Oooooooh

Very nice! I really like the dangling snake!

And it looks very good on you, as well.

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. My dear huskerlaw!

Thanks!

I think it will look good too!

I'm so jazzed at this special gift.........


Hey, did your roommate give in on the kitten?

:hug:

[huskerlaw]

22. She's still thinking about it

Actually, I haven't really had a chance to talk to her. Will do so tonight!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. I'm definitely holding the good thought!

[SeattleGirl]

25. That's great, Peggy! I saw the pic of this last night. Looks great

with your shirt and your hair! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. My dear SeattleGirl!

Isn't puerco-bellies something else?

He really touched me with this gift......

Alas, I spilled my chili dog on this shirt! He said the requirement for eating at this place is to have a good dry cleaners!

At least I didn't get the food in my hair!:P

Thanks for the compliments, sweetie!

:loveya: :hug: :loveya:

[UrbScotty]

28. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

Somebody's hot!

:evilgrin:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. My dear ih8thegop!

Really?

Who could it be?

Oh, I know....you are!

Hehehehe......





Thanks, sweetie...:hug:

[malta blue]

30. How beautiful!

Oh - and the pendant is gorgeous too!
:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. My dear malta blue!

Ah, sweetie, you made me laugh ....

Thank you!

On both counts...:hug:

:loveya:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. Extremely shameless kick!

:kick:

[Bullwinkle925]

33. ooooew -

that's beautiful - (i don't know how to spell - ooooooew). is this something that is made by puerco-bellies?

hey - i like your hair - it's getting so long. mine too. i actually purchased more clips, etc. today to handle it.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. My dear Bullwinkle925!

Thanks!

Yes, puerco-bellies made this for me!

I was stunned.......

And thank you for the compliments on my hair....

I'm thinking a little longer so it'll be easier to put up!

It's a huge change for me.......I wore it short for decades!

:hug:

[Bullwinkle925]

40. me too -

but i 'longed' (no pun intended) to throw it up into a ponytail once again. it's so much fun - but the tradeoff is the time it takes to blow dry.

o well.

:toast:

[idgiehkt]

34. It's slap gorgeous!!!

I love silver snake jewelry, it's the only kind I'll wear (well, except for lizards and turtles.) :)

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. My dear idgie!

Oooh, thank you, sweetie!

I've never had snake jewelry before....

I don't much like snakes in nature, but this little guy is too cute!

:hi: back atcha!

[puerco-bellies]

41. idgihkt

Would you like me to make one for you? Be aware that every casting is different but I will use quality turquoise (Southwestern U.S. turquoise of course) and make it the same overall size, roughly 3" from tail to bail. Let me know your price range and I will let you preview the turquoise stone I will use. Bottom range would be $85 for good mid grade turquoise, to OH MY GOD-YOUR-KIDDING for higrade rare turquoise like red vien Candalaria, or Lavender Pit Bisbee Blue,

[mwdem]

35. Looks gorgeous on you, Peggy!

Your hair looks great, too. Mine's growing out slowly, but surely! PB needs to put up his website, and pronto!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. My dear mwdem!

That is so kind of you......Thanks!

I'm loving my hair these days.......

Never too old to look feminine, I always say........:hug:

[mwdem]

39. Hey, we're always feminine, short hair or long!

:pals: backatcha