Sunday I was working on this ring and I was SO excited about it...I mean giddy excited. Kyanite is one of my favorite stones and I was so excited that my attempt at putting the silver accent balls all around the bezel was successful. It was certainly an exercise in patience. I was even thinking, "maybe I should just keep this for myself..." and then quickly dismissed that thought because it was really in my opinion one of the prettiest rings I have made in awhile.
So I am carefully running the burnisher along the bezel with a huge grin on my face...and then my hand slipped...and the stupid burnisher chipped the Kyanite. And this is the point where I wasn't sure if I should cry (well not really) or laugh. I mean, I had an excuse to keep it now right!? So I laughed. And now I have a new ring. There have been several times where I have met someone and told them I make jewelry and of course the first thing they ask is "really!? what do you make?" and I have none of my jewelry on so I give them my card and tell them to check out my shop...horrible opportunity lost and frankly...embarrassing. So now I will have something to wear.
See the big chip right there towards the bottom??? And it is not just a surface scratch...you can really feel it when you run your fingers along it.
I mean look how good it looks on!!!!
Ok, I am over it. Promise.
I also finally got some ideas
on how to use some brass sheet I got in Philadelphia and made these rings...
I am excited to make something else using the ball accents around the bezels. I am thinking that I am going to be doing that a lot. And I have a lot more ideas for the brass sheet too...now all I need is time! One of my resolutions (because it is only a week into January and I have a lot of them) is to spend a lot more time making jewelry...
Here is to sticking to our New Years resolutions!
8 comments:
oh what a shame that you chipped that lovely stone!! I have been there done that myself. And it is a good excuse to keep it ;)
What a beauty...I think I would have cried. Been there, done that!
Oh dear... been there, done that. And much much more. Most important thing is to get over it - quickly - and like you, be happy you get to keep it. LOL
Why is it so hard to keep something beautiful for one self?? I don't know how many times I've first decided to keep something... only to change my mind and list it.
Pffft.... we deserve pretty things too!! Right? :)
love the ring...even with the little chip. and the bands with with brass...just way too fun!
Michelle
I did the EXACT same thing today!! How crazy!! Now we both have one of our own we can keep... :) The ring is beautiful, by the way, chip and all...
That sucks that you chipped the stone, but at least you have something gorgeous for yourself now :) There is always a bright side to something awful! The rings with the bands of brass are awesome!
Thanks for the comments guys...I am so glad to know I am not the only one that goofs like this...but hey...I have an awesome ring to wear! :)
hey gorgeous, they are all beautiful but the blue on that stone is just simply delish! Fab creation!
I think creating for ourselves is not done often enough! Enjoy your new possession, can't wait to see more!
hugs
hello gorgeous xxx
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