Ellensburg Blue in Sterling

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ellensburg Blue Chalcedony in 14k

 

 

 The famous Ellensburg Blue Agate - 14k Ring

These stones are sourced here in Ellensburg.  A friend of mine hunts for them, cuts them and then I get to do the metal work.

 

The agate was formed in the vesicular basalt in the Teanaway. Rain water left deposited minerals over many years.

 

Ellensburg Blue Chalcedony in 14k

 

 The famous Ellensburg Blue Agate

 This one is set in multi-colored 14 and 22k gold.

 

 

A couple of shots of the pieces that became the ring here.  There are a few projects in this picture.

 

Art Show July 2019 - Gallery One

I had some pieces  in the summer art show at the Gallery One.

Gold and champagne diamond.

I like asymmetry.

Ellensburg blue agate and sterling.

This is probably the best blue agate I have ever seen

Fire agate and 14k yellow gold

Ellensburg Blue Pendant - Sterling

The stone is about 20 carats of very high quality Ellensburg Blue.  It is a faceted emerald shape.

Setting to hold the stone and still show the facets.  I don't much like prong settings.

Clean and simple design.  I like this shape, slightly wider at the bottom than the top.

Window on the back.

This picture shows the color of the stone accurately.

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Ahhh....

 The picture below shows two pendants at the point right before setting the stones.  There is a certain amount of pressure and violence in moving the metal to hold the stones.  The tape is to minimize any scuffs or dents in the rest of the piece.

Also, don't forget to goof off.  ;)