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Postby Lily » 20 Sep 2004, 11:11

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Heart-shaped pebble, as found, by the pond near our local stone circle.
Set in brushed sterling silver.

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Postby Piastra » 20 Sep 2004, 13:16

what a beautiful and stunning gift from the goddess! and the fact that it is now set so perfectly makes it a priceless treasure. no value can be placed on such a gift. thank you for sharing.

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Postby Azrienoch » 20 Sep 2004, 14:35

Carragh is right, this really is beautiful (you have nice hands as well). I'd love to learn silversmithing, but I don't think I'd have the patience for it. Well done!
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Postby Lily » 20 Sep 2004, 17:22

:grin: considering the hours put into the setting, it is priceless indeed... silversmithing is not difficult per se, but patience does pay off. something I am still learning and this certainly helps.

*waves with her stubbly fingers at AZ*
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Postby EarthWard » 20 Sep 2004, 23:08

Very nice Lily. The ring is nice too.

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Postby Oaken » 21 Sep 2004, 10:00

Beautiful ring :D

That's interesting that you wore the heart 'away' from you. Was it for the photo or would you always wear it that way? I would for some reason want to wear it the other way up :grin:
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Postby Lily » 21 Sep 2004, 13:44

It seems "right" for me, that's all... I did not give it any thought.
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Postby Loosh » 21 Sep 2004, 17:14

Lily-that is wonderful and amazing! Truly a gift from the goddess that you have wrought into something precious!
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Postby Lorraine » 21 Sep 2004, 17:30

It's lovely, Lily, great use of an unusual stone and I know what you mean about the worn fingers and need for patience! What oaken said reminded me of Claddagh rings, I can't remember which each way around was supposed to signify.

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Postby Selene » 21 Sep 2004, 17:45

Lily, that is beautiful! And I like the width--very elegant.

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Postby Oaken » 21 Sep 2004, 20:03

Aha!!! My husband will be glad that I chose the 'correct' way for me lol!

:o Phew! :grin:
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Postby Ruthie » 21 Sep 2004, 21:25

Wow! Lily, that is incredible! The little stone has a "birthmark" on it, too!
So pretty, and a wonderful way to honor the gift you found near your circle.
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Postby Jeb » 22 Sep 2004, 02:35

Beautiful Lily! Very nice.

I wear a ring with an very small ankh on it and also wear it pointing "out". Just seems right.
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Postby Caritas » 24 Sep 2004, 04:34

great idea to "brush" the silver!
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Postby Kaya-Nita » 26 Sep 2004, 02:29

Truly a Blessed gift :brigit3: :-D :brnbear: :awen:
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Postby Draghkar » 30 Sep 2004, 11:40

What a great thing you did with this gift of nature...

Keep up the good work :o
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Postby Robb Hawklord » 30 Sep 2004, 12:05

Lily, the stone is wonderful, the setting fits it beautifully, it frames it well and highlights the markings. The band itself is really nice, definately a piece to be proud of.

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Postby Brigantiorum Jihana » 13 Oct 2004, 02:54

Lily: that is a very beautiful and special ring. I love the setting.

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