A golden shade of purple

by trollmoll Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:15 am

I was lucky to find some bead-sized ametrines on etsy and Sam of pixie beads kindly cored them. Ametrines are a cool mix of citrine and amethyst. I love natural stones and after the crazy rush and ridiculous resale prices for the limited UK release of OOAK stones, I decided to find artisan ones I liked. Paying extra for Troll glass and silvers designs makes sense but not for natural stones which are not really gem quality. Now if I can only find a Christmas ornament with a purple base and glitter like chestersnicker's....

http://www.beadthrilled.com/t11772-my-tb-christmas-bracelet-and-card-1

A golden shade of purple Ametrine

by bubbagump Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:17 am

Sam is wonderful and your new stones are stunning.

by Lengoa Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:00 am

I love your new stones - they are amazing. Congratulation Rose

by Brightonbelle Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:12 am

Fascinated by your new stones.

by Reive Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:34 am

those are beautiful

by nanatrollie Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:49 am

Woooh! they are lovely and so unusual.

by schneeflocke Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:56 pm

I like your stones, they are wonderful. Good luck finding the dangle you are looking for.

by Lady Jagen Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:16 pm

OH MY. I am incredibly jealous of these! I'm a huge stone fanatic and these Ametrines are just phenomenal!

I don't know if it's true but... "Legend has it that ametrine was first introduced to Europe by a conquistador's gifts to the Spanish Queen, after he received a mine in Bolivia as a dowry when he married a princess from the native Ayoreos tribe."

:O

by FrenchRedPoppy Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:13 pm

I saw them on etsy. I really like ametrine. I am a gemstones fanatic and ametrine is on of my favorites semi precious stones. It might be great to mix that beads with green/violet fluorites but i am not sure it will be easy to find.

Gorgeous bracelet ! sunny