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Another Take on an Abalone Man's Pendant

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Old 08-21-2008, 08:27 AM
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Here's one that I finished this morning. It's strictly a J. Marcus production. I couldn't figure out just what to make from it for a while but the pendant Jeremy made from the Natural Abalone pearl set it's course. It's such a unique mabe'. I've never obtained another that would finish out very much like this. The back half of the hole for the leather is 14K. I haven't selected the beads for the tag end of the free end of the leather but will dig and experiment tomorrow. Couldn't wait to show it off! Had to shanghai Mrrr. McTippet on shorrrt notice ferrr his modeling sairrrvices. . . Opinions?

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Old 08-21-2008, 08:31 AM
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Nice! It fits in with my belief that man jewellery should look as if it is something found while out hunting and just casually put on. gold chains etc - v chav. ick. Heavy gold rings..(with initials!) double ick ick. Gold chain bracelet - ditto. All three on one male - cross the road to the other side ick.
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As beautiful on front than on back side

I think the moment came to ask questions about sex of mollusks
some are hermaphrodits, some change sex according seasons, and so and so
Who can tell us more ?
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Old 08-21-2008, 12:28 PM
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FABOO! Love it!
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It's fabulous; I love it.
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Old 08-21-2008, 03:16 PM
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Great piece. I would be scared to do sit-ups while wearing it, but it is definitely interesting and unique.
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Ohh I love it! It makes me think of a shark's tooth or some sort of primitive cutting tool. Verrrry manly!
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That is a nice idea for manly men. The geomancy of the pointy tips is a bit agressive, very hunter-like.

PS geomancy is similar to Feng Shui (sp)but much more Western. No charts or elaborate numbers; its about shapes and spaces and it is easy to understand as you gain an eye for looking at objects and space that way.


Cliclasp,
This needs to be on its own thread. Fascinating question.
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I have often considered having a custom made mens ring using either a gem quality or mystique quality 8mm Eyris mabe pearl, any thoughts on that?
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Go for it! Such fab colors have universal appeal, neither exclusively feminine or masculine--------yellow or white gold?
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You know I never considered color of gold.. It's just that I see so many Eyris pearls here in the office and always thought it would be different and cool to make a ring out of one. I have a few Tahitian necklaces and people comment on them all the time. I kind of like the comments, it starts conversations on what I do for a living and people are always amazed and ask so many questions.
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Wow, that pendant is wonderful and definitely manly. You did a terrific job!

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I have often considered having a custom made mens ring using either a gem quality or mystique quality 8mm Eyris mabe pearl, any thoughts on that?
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Thanks for sharing the ring picture. Another item to add to my wish list.
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Is it only me or does that abalone pearl look like a moon?
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