tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62472288350803439582024-03-13T07:19:55.666-07:00Tom's Cool Jewelslapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-2418687161592922312020-12-16T19:49:00.001-08:002021-03-12T19:40:50.683-08:00Bronze, Silver and Moonstone Bracelet *** S O L D ***<p> Shimmering ethereal moonstone set in a bracelet of argentium silver and bronze. Please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> to check about availability or ask any question at all.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eqzqJ41LM7c/X9rVAkFPGxI/AAAAAAAALPM/Q9fJlrk_cssJ8kkLxmGi9OCiiAUZ32HrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20201217_024549148.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eqzqJ41LM7c/X9rVAkFPGxI/AAAAAAAALPM/Q9fJlrk_cssJ8kkLxmGi9OCiiAUZ32HrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201217_024549148.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5U-Yqi01Bn4/X9rU5B--FZI/AAAAAAAALPE/5uly60V8F5Ex1IG8HRLTM3YSqt0v7cRJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20201217_024536840.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5U-Yqi01Bn4/X9rU5B--FZI/AAAAAAAALPE/5uly60V8F5Ex1IG8HRLTM3YSqt0v7cRJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201217_024536840.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O7OH0l2ueN4/X9rU42YXw2I/AAAAAAAALPA/5299ZEzI_B0cuiAX410atMsyQH-7AuqVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20201217_024526981.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O7OH0l2ueN4/X9rU42YXw2I/AAAAAAAALPA/5299ZEzI_B0cuiAX410atMsyQH-7AuqVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201217_024526981.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a1ZZjREYvww/X9rU6AudpWI/AAAAAAAALPI/y12I8iwWfg4pzSonDAZMEbVdosXeJReYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20201217_024514607.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a1ZZjREYvww/X9rU6AudpWI/AAAAAAAALPI/y12I8iwWfg4pzSonDAZMEbVdosXeJReYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201217_024514607.PORTRAIT.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-55625390871213190732020-12-13T10:11:00.000-08:002020-12-13T10:11:31.679-08:00Topaz Rose Cut Bracelet $200<p> Beautiful pale blue topaz. The wrist band is made of eight individual strands of argentium silver.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83agW2JkRmc/X9ZUmNiKs4I/AAAAAAAALNE/U2BwqtsUylAKXXbi8XIw38ZNSZt1Iz4UgCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20201213_155629178.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83agW2JkRmc/X9ZUmNiKs4I/AAAAAAAALNE/U2BwqtsUylAKXXbi8XIw38ZNSZt1Iz4UgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201213_155629178.PORTRAIT.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p>This style of bracelet would accommodate many possible choices of stone.<p></p><p>Imagine it with opal or lapis cabochons.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>A faceted amethyst would be breathtaking. Ask me about making a bracelet with your birthstone or whatever your favorite might be.</p><p>This style can be yours for $200</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XImI9z_kq1o/X9ZUnzISWCI/AAAAAAAALNI/QcDor9LL38Uk31lPi8AADOHOIkCLI1SUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20201213_155608546.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XImI9z_kq1o/X9ZUnzISWCI/AAAAAAAALNI/QcDor9LL38Uk31lPi8AADOHOIkCLI1SUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201213_155608546.PORTRAIT.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UePW6zTXRlk/X9ZZJCSazKI/AAAAAAAALNY/EL6QtbsPKeIwktFn-vs20BckjuYqcvTGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20201213_155654443.PORTRAIT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UePW6zTXRlk/X9ZZJCSazKI/AAAAAAAALNY/EL6QtbsPKeIwktFn-vs20BckjuYqcvTGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201213_155654443.PORTRAIT.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-20205242902960981452020-12-09T15:03:00.000-08:002020-12-09T15:03:34.710-08:00Cultured Pearl Earrings $20/pair<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Sz8X7hkM9U/X9FW0IF9e9I/AAAAAAAALMU/dPkQHPaFCusmufi0yX69E7B7c0AW_0R-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PXL_20201209_225619363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2Sz8X7hkM9U/X9FW0IF9e9I/AAAAAAAALMU/dPkQHPaFCusmufi0yX69E7B7c0AW_0R-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201209_225619363.jpg" /></a></div><br /> There's nothing quite like the simple timeless elegance of pearls. Here is your chance to score some beautiful pearl stud earrings. Only $20 per pair.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eM4VHCJZ2ns/X9FXXXI8nrI/AAAAAAAALMc/Ew2LNPa1m8ceQvBSWdbZFJEVSD05PnN2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PXL_20201209_225755210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="267" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eM4VHCJZ2ns/X9FXXXI8nrI/AAAAAAAALMc/Ew2LNPa1m8ceQvBSWdbZFJEVSD05PnN2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w240-h267/PXL_20201209_225755210.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-2134901370350086892020-10-05T08:29:00.000-07:002020-10-05T08:29:32.105-07:00Ethiopian Welo Black Opal Bracelet $200<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyLBh1tGlfq_hXGuKBCCXEDLUZm9jNAA5iIOamAI5x1Pe9WKDBuJeIh7c_Lm3ALPvVca3HztbCdnVxjNosVKw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> This clasping bracelet is sized for a 6 1/2 inch wrist. It is made of hypoallergenic and tarnish resistant argentium. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n3bXKdT9TpQ/X3s61LbHmrI/AAAAAAAALF8/iJNYCMyP-hI6CzhTnO_CrhnOJ18I6pu-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PXL_20201005_144924313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n3bXKdT9TpQ/X3s61LbHmrI/AAAAAAAALF8/iJNYCMyP-hI6CzhTnO_CrhnOJ18I6pu-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201005_144924313.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>This is an alloy of silver without the copper that is found in sterling. Argentium actually has a slightly higher silver content than sterling.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s4ilnCF1BqE/X3s7BtTMzQI/AAAAAAAALGA/KL8MZolj9I4x2dxKAytba4n8JuThUP4QACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/IMG_20201004_224113_865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s4ilnCF1BqE/X3s7BtTMzQI/AAAAAAAALGA/KL8MZolj9I4x2dxKAytba4n8JuThUP4QACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20201004_224113_865.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Please email me to check on availability or to ask any questions at all. I gladly accept credit cards, checks or PayPal.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dE8grG7CrFk/X3s7ogPyzSI/AAAAAAAALGQ/uaMtTXQUz18yTftdv167baGjryLIKeu1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/IMG_20201004_224113_863.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dE8grG7CrFk/X3s7ogPyzSI/AAAAAAAALGQ/uaMtTXQUz18yTftdv167baGjryLIKeu1QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20201004_224113_863.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-79972374658801124022020-10-01T13:47:00.000-07:002020-10-01T13:47:10.959-07:00Ethiopian Welo Black Opal Pendant $200<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxQWlET2b3O6VXrYcu93wXMxkCssTPsdm4ZuYVPkNYsi0pO3RiBklFSVaxiHRlXY8A4Uj8IebbePJBd_Zo10g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>The flash of this stone will knock your socks off. You'd think think a fire burns in this opal. I was extremely fortunate to obtain six opal cabochons of unmatched quality.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw6Fcsj5mAsCUvX1HweNv80MUOy_fIUfar7HTOXSZMN7PHn9SsTrb4YJ7B9jexsO4b0w_gD3cCa3wLB4-S63A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p>This one is the first for which I've made a setting. The overall length is about 3/4 inch. Made in tarnish resistant argentium silver.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ayLrOFcxHk/X3Y8b0DNjRI/AAAAAAAALE0/d3AToisSzEIVwWa6O-tJDm77XU-epl0mQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PXL_20201001_193232386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ayLrOFcxHk/X3Y8b0DNjRI/AAAAAAAALE0/d3AToisSzEIVwWa6O-tJDm77XU-epl0mQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201001_193232386.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me </a>to check on availability or to ask any question at all. I gladly accept payment in credit cards, check or PayPal.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw6jnakMlrCVpl9HDW5TOoLGuoGlN4H_Fd4z6-O3YcvWVSBCiFmY83Wg0kppp6QtuvnWoORad5MzbEIfo4wjw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tR-KLZDgCc/X3ZAL2pUV2I/AAAAAAAALFA/UlOmedcxwLIK1NqZSWu3WLo1jpunAtXyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20201001_193655640.PORTRAIT-01.COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tR-KLZDgCc/X3ZAL2pUV2I/AAAAAAAALFA/UlOmedcxwLIK1NqZSWu3WLo1jpunAtXyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20201001_193655640.PORTRAIT-01.COVER.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-65696562885234585392020-09-29T20:42:00.001-07:002020-09-29T20:42:58.305-07:00Lifelike 3D Printed Daisy $12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx7QittU5m2DkXH6JerpHha2dA0NB0WCCgkhe3_rtfO6T5XznmrNiooYNgbHHWkhCx9sEe6TClZsAYIX1pefA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div>This is an original digital design created in virtual reality using Adobe Medium software. The design was then printed on a 3d printer and hand painted. </div><div><br /></div><div>The daisy is intended to be worn. Put it in your hair or on a hat. Wear it as a brooch or in your lapel. The video shows how the daisy can be attached. The wire ring on the back can be used to tie or clip the daisy on.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h3u4SD38dh0/X3P8igFI3jI/AAAAAAAALD4/SjdWIbbm3iUNcDNO4c6PH07eGdeqwm8_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20200930_030832440.PORTRAIT-01.COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h3u4SD38dh0/X3P8igFI3jI/AAAAAAAALD4/SjdWIbbm3iUNcDNO4c6PH07eGdeqwm8_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20200930_030832440.PORTRAIT-01.COVER.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> to check on availability. I happily accept check, credit card, or PayPal.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1UkJppMFOrQ/X3P9SBBNtRI/AAAAAAAALEA/chZNLyn6aMc4lRShrBlKMqWT-GQDuJSmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20200930_030841823.PORTRAIT-01.COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1UkJppMFOrQ/X3P9SBBNtRI/AAAAAAAALEA/chZNLyn6aMc4lRShrBlKMqWT-GQDuJSmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20200930_030841823.PORTRAIT-01.COVER.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Price is $12 each or three for $30</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3o3MhCeFU90/X3P-XkkhF7I/AAAAAAAALEQ/0CjanPyarKUxyG3HoJ1Cyy-XBVaAIX0UACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PXL_20200930_030849662.PORTRAIT-02.ORIGINAL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3o3MhCeFU90/X3P-XkkhF7I/AAAAAAAALEQ/0CjanPyarKUxyG3HoJ1Cyy-XBVaAIX0UACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20200930_030849662.PORTRAIT-02.ORIGINAL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div></div>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-90238358841983508812020-09-26T09:20:00.001-07:002020-09-26T09:36:07.590-07:003D Printed Miniature Bears $5 - $40<p> These original designs were created in virtual reality and were then printed on a 3d printer and hand painted.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dybrlv6toPaHTPkG87m_RPURafGXZ4tp9KHAWfAnNI0AoX2gnxAn6R13IhJttCfoojTKxCGMfVTGTGgA-Y78w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p>They have a hole running through them that accepts a chain or cord. They are perfect for pull chains, tree ornaments, fobs, Grateful Dead memorabilia, or any hanging decor.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxk3DKM87dtnH9GU4GZPyOG-hcBgklSKiX9Pr09BJqcgSqPjbl7xfgAkxzZKRRxPCA-3Bz6mcE1039j4Xs0rA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p>The cute little bears are available either painted or unpainted so you can paint them yourself. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nPOHbVZlFQI/X29lAfI_-pI/AAAAAAAALC8/ncjhumGeTVEN_qXlj0-GU6WOyNcYBzmFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/PXL_20200926_131059510.PORTRAIT-02.ORIGINAL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nPOHbVZlFQI/X29lAfI_-pI/AAAAAAAALC8/ncjhumGeTVEN_qXlj0-GU6WOyNcYBzmFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20200926_131059510.PORTRAIT-02.ORIGINAL.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_CzH3m7WTTU/X29mOcMyYqI/AAAAAAAALDQ/eYJRH0mbD2IkK3UcBAgBFHQ8Qn5HSnyMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/PXL_20200926_130952368.PORTRAIT-01.COVER.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_CzH3m7WTTU/X29mOcMyYqI/AAAAAAAALDQ/eYJRH0mbD2IkK3UcBAgBFHQ8Qn5HSnyMgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/PXL_20200926_130952368.PORTRAIT-01.COVER.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Priced as follows:<p></p><p>Single bear unpainted/painted $ 5/$10</p><p>Five bears unpainted/painted $ 20/$40</p><p>Please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> to check on availability or to ask any questions at all. I gladly accept checks, PayPal or credit cards.</p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-82205811629160534382020-09-21T15:19:00.000-07:002020-09-21T15:19:08.181-07:00Lapis and Pale Citrine Vertical Pendant $200<p> This pendant hangs vertically, three stones in a row, citrine, lapis lazuli, citrine. The citrine was cut from a much larger crystal that was much yellower than what you see here. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2MSrhipDDW4/X2kbsQo8R1I/AAAAAAAALCM/rBm1SETF-NgK0GHXC0NMARPVGcFndfpbACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200921170636840.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2MSrhipDDW4/X2kbsQo8R1I/AAAAAAAALCM/rBm1SETF-NgK0GHXC0NMARPVGcFndfpbACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200921170636840.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>After faceting, the stone looks more like clear quartz, but if the light hits just right you'll see them as pale yellow.</p><p>The setting is a mix of argentium and sterling silver. The pendant comes with a brown leather cord, 24 inches long. I can provide a silver chain for $20 additional.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxqRGa4oM-Zx27rSppUDU-dKBdDQpqII0ri-UFoy9agQjqJ57YN9BmmA8m2YSWUhM4_yHeei3NGUGiitzMIsQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p>Please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> to check on availability or to ask any questions you may have. I gladly accept PayPal, credit cards or your personal check. You can buy with confidence. Try the piece got 30 days. You can return it if not completely satisfied.</p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-22606469374267152020-09-18T13:15:00.003-07:002020-09-18T13:47:07.246-07:00Lapis Lazuli Clasping Bracelet $200<p> Deep blue Lapis in a delightful argentium and fine silver bracelet. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HMQXBZNi6Es/X2UU7kD7QxI/AAAAAAAALBk/3toz--m4u4UbbLWmrvSuIqI7XixCQN0uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200918_161213.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HMQXBZNi6Es/X2UU7kD7QxI/AAAAAAAALBk/3toz--m4u4UbbLWmrvSuIqI7XixCQN0uwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20200918_161213.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It fits a wrist size of 7 1/2 inches. I can resize it for you if you need a smaller size.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z70RLUms0u4/X2UVTnhMwkI/AAAAAAAALBs/YO33FNYHGYskmAaTo0-hiivyUtxXV52wACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200918_161145.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z70RLUms0u4/X2UVTnhMwkI/AAAAAAAALBs/YO33FNYHGYskmAaTo0-hiivyUtxXV52wACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20200918_161145.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxFsPjQe8Oz8ZzUfooktPbgjxPjf9NpVNapEgtDcIxOkcw5y0w27ZMz8qD2HCQbFTmxthSUnI9No_b6XVrp8w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><p style="text-align: left;">Please <a href="mailto:Tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me </a>to check on availability. I will happily accept a check PayPal or credit card.</p><div><br /></div></div>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-33836834389269111232020-09-17T13:40:00.003-07:002020-09-17T13:40:56.748-07:00Kingman Turquoise Pendant $200<p> This piece features turquoise from the Kingman mine in Arizona. The pendant measures approximately 1 inch by 1 3/8 inches. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxP83JSutrZlk51AUNhI5uGoa1afnQwkMf-XKxVYRqlt2d-sg0hx7-Nqe0lzosrN1fSbeUziKT1Cpkj4bRP3A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p>The setting is argentium, a tarnish resistant and hypoallergenic silver alloy that has a slightly higher silver content than sterling.</p>Please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com">email me</a> to check on availability or to ask any question at all. Price includes insured postage to US destinations. All jewelry is guaranteed to please. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y48ieQ_t8Is/X2PIqocq2vI/AAAAAAAALA4/7fwAwpQty9cwQXihY5hDnh6_7nNDvYE8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200917154528910_COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y48ieQ_t8Is/X2PIqocq2vI/AAAAAAAALA4/7fwAwpQty9cwQXihY5hDnh6_7nNDvYE8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200917154528910_COVER.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Try it for 30 days and return it if you are not delighted. Repairs and adjustments, should they ever be needed, are free to the original purchaser.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-miuRWlaCUlc/X2PJGwYQVBI/AAAAAAAALBA/Fo6LYIJrs3ERzBe8WE6ON64C1PQlQta-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200917154417778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-miuRWlaCUlc/X2PJGwYQVBI/AAAAAAAALBA/Fo6LYIJrs3ERzBe8WE6ON64C1PQlQta-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200917154417778.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-13175227203643765912020-09-15T13:30:00.001-07:002020-09-15T18:08:54.654-07:00Maligano Jasper Pendant $100<p> Maligano jasper from Indonesia is one of my favorites. I imagine looking down from space onto islands and coastlines, or onto a satellite image or map. Jasper is a form of quartz that cooled quickly on it's formation. This results in a crystal structure that is microscopic in size.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGNETjSdeLk/X2Eb3Lje2DI/AAAAAAAAK_s/xpI9PdyVY_o3Ptp5BlpFaGY2GNuHra-ggCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200915152517942_COVER.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGNETjSdeLk/X2Eb3Lje2DI/AAAAAAAAK_s/xpI9PdyVY_o3Ptp5BlpFaGY2GNuHra-ggCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200915152517942_COVER.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>In the metaphysical realm, maligano jasper is said to be a grounding stone. It helps bring the spiritual, emotional and physical bodies into balance. It is believed to assist in preparing for astral travel.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxLulFA8ZpiI_wn3apzl3-bZIE8OQDypyYgW9r6QWt26kY-nv3LS71aFH2VtXoW5V9a6GCRNQnqYYMn0DijMg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p>Besides being a beautiful stone, this setting has a surprise when the wearer turns it over. You will be greeted by two little hearts on the back.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pGs13Jkzw-M/X2EjDQPuBAI/AAAAAAAAK_4/RfHi3ZAH0xAz6xz4XGc26lSrzOMgKC90ACLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200915152534259_COVER.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pGs13Jkzw-M/X2EjDQPuBAI/AAAAAAAAK_4/RfHi3ZAH0xAz6xz4XGc26lSrzOMgKC90ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200915152534259_COVER.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The pendant comes with a 20 inch round leather cord. Please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> to check on availability or to ask any questions at all.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ji2-hcNC2DQ/X2Eka0Yve6I/AAAAAAAALAE/j9JbB9LLanQTsuEXFSQRQKCgV0bhHFOiACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200915152412305.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ji2-hcNC2DQ/X2Eka0Yve6I/AAAAAAAALAE/j9JbB9LLanQTsuEXFSQRQKCgV0bhHFOiACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200915152412305.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-42551033879529113512020-09-14T14:51:00.000-07:002020-09-14T14:55:02.692-07:00Faceted Apache Tear Pendant $100<p> The faceting style is called a cushion. The stone is an Apache tear that I found near Superior, Arizona. Apache tears are obsidian that has been exposed to water and weathering. The Superior region is known for Apache tears with exceptional clarity and color.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwmuxJ3mmyLwVOudXsG8zjsgd206XqDpowHwScOUhT2wb93YtH8g8Lh1hl0d9473MyPwv9YBpDUkbC4fD0z_A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>That is the geologist's point of view, but there is another. Legend tells of a time when a band of Indians were fleeing from an enemy. Rather than face capture they leaped to their deaths from a cliff. When the Indian women saw what happened to their men, they cried dark tears that turned to stone when they touched the ground. Today the stones are known as Apache tears. It is said that if you have an Apache tear you will not cry because the Indian women have already cried enough.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rgWUjlfp7RA/X1_kXlRssoI/AAAAAAAAK_U/Qc1bO6qUcQUpSg7Nlj06epwvsnCQ-ghZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200914163750468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rgWUjlfp7RA/X1_kXlRssoI/AAAAAAAAK_U/Qc1bO6qUcQUpSg7Nlj06epwvsnCQ-ghZQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200914163750468.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MmowEQyIglM/X1_kTlOaxxI/AAAAAAAAK_Q/aOooNfk2sGws7yL4yRv-sFNp6AYTR2_KgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200914_163500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MmowEQyIglM/X1_kTlOaxxI/AAAAAAAAK_Q/aOooNfk2sGws7yL4yRv-sFNp6AYTR2_KgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20200914_163500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Now Apache tears are said to help us cope with loss and grief. It makes a wonderful gift to someone experiencing loss. The pendant, done in argentium silver, complements this gemstone perfectly.</p><p>Please <a href="mailto:Tomwoodsnh@gmail.com">email me</a> to check on availability or to ask any question. Price is $100. I can make a chain for you for an additional $10. Please specify length</p><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-60360538454846410022020-09-07T17:30:00.001-07:002020-09-07T17:36:21.418-07:00Black Bear Pull Chain Fob<p> This little guy was designed in virtual reality, 3d printed, and hand painted. He has a hole that accepts a cord or chain so he's perfect at the end of a pull chain for a lamp, ceiling fan, or any electric switch that has a pull chain. He would make a wonderful tree ornament too.</p><p>$1 Make it yourself. Buy the computer file on the <a href="https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/home/dancing-bear-pullchain-fob " target="_blank">Cults3d</a> web repository of 3d printable creations</p><p>$10 unpainted bear fob</p><p>$25 hand painted fob</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cgYOCfQoTw0/X1bQB6BQZZI/AAAAAAAAK9c/m1IjYtaxm_s_Og4GQb5h-ElO7jDyjUarwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/IMG_20200907_195249_973.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cgYOCfQoTw0/X1bQB6BQZZI/AAAAAAAAK9c/m1IjYtaxm_s_Og4GQb5h-ElO7jDyjUarwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_20200907_195249_973.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BIdtmmdBAWQ/X1bQSqrdpfI/AAAAAAAAK9k/KV09WFKSRLI3YsNjDIyV3jXM9Te1aEmxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200907152448732_COVER%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1950" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BIdtmmdBAWQ/X1bQSqrdpfI/AAAAAAAAK9k/KV09WFKSRLI3YsNjDIyV3jXM9Te1aEmxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200907152448732_COVER%257E2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-39714555655165631412020-08-25T07:06:00.001-07:002020-08-25T07:06:27.945-07:00Rainbow Labradorite Pendant $150<p> Shimmering iridescent beauty. This large teardrop stone is held in a setting of argentium and it comes with a 16 inch chain.</p><p>Sometimes called spectrolite, labradorite is a form of feldspar. Small internal fractures reflect light causing it to diffract into beautiful iridescent colors.</p><p>Labradorite is prized for several metaphysical properties. It is believed to help one discern truth from illusion; it stimulates imagination and enhances intuition. Labradorite gives strength during periods of transition.</p><p>Please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> if you have any questions or wish to check on availability.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F951Rc6PXCA/X0UTJ7pS5II/AAAAAAAAK7s/i9KttnLyYo8HTzYVFFrvFY_qfVzVOsO8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200824145048603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F951Rc6PXCA/X0UTJ7pS5II/AAAAAAAAK7s/i9KttnLyYo8HTzYVFFrvFY_qfVzVOsO8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200824145048603.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XKTVI7hYEAY/X0UaJHckVfI/AAAAAAAAK78/seJYQC6yuPIpM2LRHY32rRjAy0iroLzHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200824144946131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XKTVI7hYEAY/X0UaJHckVfI/AAAAAAAAK78/seJYQC6yuPIpM2LRHY32rRjAy0iroLzHQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/00000PORTRAIT_00000_BURST20200824144946131.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dznzNSr8b8wCLC6GfJ1cMizhNbavV_XmVPSKHwMp1lwO5kqdBuCD5pRt7NmSw0LFJHDvj_0ZMEVbZOOhcUTQg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-33665007732168274492020-08-24T12:37:00.000-07:002020-08-24T12:37:00.219-07:00Amethyst Teardrop Pendant $150<p> An immaculate amethyst gem held in a simple argentium setting. Argentium has a slightly higher silver content than sterling. It resists tarnishing and poses fewer allergy problems for those that react to sterling. Comes with a 16 inch chain. </p><p>Please feel free to <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> to ask about availability or to ask any question at all.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvlUdtRzrGE/X0QWEoKANrI/AAAAAAAAK7E/99rMSsgZqWgF4gL4KD7dX2M2l2fnr8HKACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200824_144336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvlUdtRzrGE/X0QWEoKANrI/AAAAAAAAK7E/99rMSsgZqWgF4gL4KD7dX2M2l2fnr8HKACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_20200824_144336.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MKvGq8MhHfY/X0QWVJIE68I/AAAAAAAAK7M/lYYQVpLgPYwSBPKC3GIZaUnQVv_YOxEFACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200824_144735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MKvGq8MhHfY/X0QWVJIE68I/AAAAAAAAK7M/lYYQVpLgPYwSBPKC3GIZaUnQVv_YOxEFACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_20200824_144735.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3b3yvyGfdo8/X0QWkUJoX_I/AAAAAAAAK7Q/SwNKo6172BIg9RCPisPknFqffiU9LHfxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200824_144753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3b3yvyGfdo8/X0QWkUJoX_I/AAAAAAAAK7Q/SwNKo6172BIg9RCPisPknFqffiU9LHfxQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_20200824_144753.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aPYYH6SlYVc/X0QVy7GopOI/AAAAAAAAK68/T3Du2ksUcKA45wD_KONMPe4xYA3c_GrywCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/00000IMG_00000_BURST20200824143858262_COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aPYYH6SlYVc/X0QVy7GopOI/AAAAAAAAK68/T3Du2ksUcKA45wD_KONMPe4xYA3c_GrywCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/00000IMG_00000_BURST20200824143858262_COVER.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-29253496103996807172020-08-17T07:49:00.004-07:002020-08-17T10:12:18.433-07:00Online Jewelry Making Classes $25 to $35<p>Three online courses are available now and a fourth is coming soon:</p><p>1. Jewelry Making Essentials - a comprehensive introductory course in jewelry metalworking</p><p>2. Make a prong basket setting for faceted gems</p><p>3. Make a prong setting for cabochons</p><p>4. (Coming soon) Make a clasp bracelet with a bezel setting for a cabochon.</p><p>If you want to learn about making jewelry, here are detailed and fun to watch videos that show you how. These online video courses were made after the Covid19 pandemic struck as a way for jewelry students at the Littleton Studio School, Littleton, NH, to continue their learning after the pandemic had shut the live classes down. </p><p>What you'll get is the same project oriented curriculum and the same content found in typical weekend long classes and workshops offered by Littleton Studio School. The price is way less though and you have access to the course whenever, wherever and forever. </p><p>The online course is more like buying an authoritative book, only better because you can actually watch the instructor (me) as I make and explain the projects. All you need is internet access and a phone, tablet or computer capable of viewing streamed video.</p><p><b>Who are these classes for?</b></p><p><i>Anyone that wants to learn how to make soldered and formed metal jewelry;</i></p><p><i>Students seeking to continue their education;</i></p><p><i>People that want to see the processes involved in jewelry making.</i></p><p><b>What will you learn?</b></p><p><i>Soldering and shaping metal; use of jewelry making tools; safety in the jewelry studio; making rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings; buffing and finishing; texturing metal; jewelry design aspects</i></p><p><b>How are classes presented?</b></p><p><i>Classes are online and on demand. This means you can watch them any time that's convenient for you. The class is yours to keep so you can watch as many times as you like. Instruction is broken into short lessons five to ten minutes long. You will watch as the instructor (me) makes jewelry pieces and explains out loud the how and why of every step.</i></p><p><i>You will learn a lot just by watching the lessons, but we encourage you to make the projects yourself, using the video lessons as a guide.</i></p><p><b>How do I enroll in a course?</b></p><p><i>To enroll, go directly to the enrollment page at <a href="https://www.littletonstudioschool.org/classes" target="_blank">Littleton Studio School </a>or if you prefer <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com">email me </a>and I can get you started.</i></p><p><i> </i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iv_OWOF8uvg/XzqYMec2UWI/AAAAAAAAK50/HWuMeSW9ie8Ffi7uZanBlGQHwRvvVKQpACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200705_115335.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iv_OWOF8uvg/XzqYMec2UWI/AAAAAAAAK50/HWuMeSW9ie8Ffi7uZanBlGQHwRvvVKQpACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_20200705_115335.jpg" /></a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lvN3Bwv7aDE/XzqYbW6GctI/AAAAAAAAK58/NUD-aYgPVPUD5RHgqEPMIDm61dZ2wesXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200706100444971_COVER.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lvN3Bwv7aDE/XzqYbW6GctI/AAAAAAAAK58/NUD-aYgPVPUD5RHgqEPMIDm61dZ2wesXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200706100444971_COVER.jpg" /></a></i></div><i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ugyc3TZ3Lzk/XzqYa_0aHSI/AAAAAAAAK54/JYbKYjFkMGQRyjupZdV3GTv2b7iv0bqVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200624163525022_COVER.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ugyc3TZ3Lzk/XzqYa_0aHSI/AAAAAAAAK54/JYbKYjFkMGQRyjupZdV3GTv2b7iv0bqVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20200624163525022_COVER.jpg" /></a></div><br /></i><p></p><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-47426649643401906162020-08-15T18:06:00.000-07:002020-08-15T18:06:05.331-07:00Moonstone Pendant $100<p> Here is a beautiful blue moonstone. It is actually a doublet, that is, a moonstone cemented to a backing stone of black basalt. That is how it gets it's deep dark color.</p><p>Please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com">email me</a> if you wish to purchase or if you have any questions at all.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx_DMy18wHvDGDWaGtkikdmR4MTc9BL-1D_AFn3GgNnNKIdLGvd50Xjqn4dPeZUAxaBvYC1Hy0-FSOxiYPCmw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-42995572882473915152020-08-14T12:06:00.001-07:002020-08-14T12:06:43.445-07:003D Printed, Hand Painted Baby Turtle<p> My intention when I got my 3D printer was to make molds for casting jewelry. But I'm having so much fun making models of things found in nature.</p><p>Take this baby turtle for example. It is made to resemble a red eared slider. The original design was digitally sculpted in virtual reality on a computer. Then the design was ported into the printer where a plastic model was made. Finally I painted the little guy.</p><p>These models look like wood carvings. You can buy the computer file to print on your own 3D printer. Or choose unpainted or finished versions.</p><p>File only $5</p><p>Printed but unpainted $10</p><p>Finished and painted $70</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3uQjzz2kP80/XzbfWWgdV6I/AAAAAAAAK5A/aN9btmDPOqwyNcNsZSpE8wAKEY7-gqEPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200616_110408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3uQjzz2kP80/XzbfWWgdV6I/AAAAAAAAK5A/aN9btmDPOqwyNcNsZSpE8wAKEY7-gqEPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_20200616_110408.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mRAOQUJDI64/XzbgJ2EjQQI/AAAAAAAAK5M/n0DQgq0YxgcA-UhlsVHZyz1Wut42IJQFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200615_183923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mRAOQUJDI64/XzbgJ2EjQQI/AAAAAAAAK5M/n0DQgq0YxgcA-UhlsVHZyz1Wut42IJQFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_20200615_183923.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3o4Ijh7-QjY/XzbglZqyMEI/AAAAAAAAK5U/EP4q73v3-i0GWNvmJ4mj_VPB5H_MOaHVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_20200615_183854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3o4Ijh7-QjY/XzbglZqyMEI/AAAAAAAAK5U/EP4q73v3-i0GWNvmJ4mj_VPB5H_MOaHVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/IMG_20200615_183854.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-20859946658246899892020-08-12T06:26:00.002-07:002020-08-12T19:17:59.276-07:00Kingman Turquoise Pendant $150<p> I fashioned this lovely turquoise oval out of a chunk of stone I obtained from the Mine at Kingman, Arizona.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy2tt9HQngd0S559eXkg_a11tuZQVzWS5ncgs2D0ZJZkTLsHs9hpk-HCYjFW5yD_im2BGWtn2wQ-Fu-pRYgyg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The prong setting is crafted from argentium silver. This pendant comes with your choice of a silver chain or a leather cord.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Buy with confidence. All my jewelry comes with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee and free repairs should they ever be needed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Price: $150. To purchase or to ask questions, please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a>. We can discuss payment options at that time.</div><p></p>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-45854870158647212872020-08-11T20:47:00.003-07:002020-08-12T19:15:07.000-07:00Deep Blue Lapis Lazuli Bracelet $150<p> A beautiful clasp bracelet that measures 7 1/2 inches in circumference. The Lapis Lazuli cabochon is in a .999 fine silver bezel. Remaining silver parts are tarnish resistant .935 argentium.</p><p>To make sure the bracelet will fit your wrist, wrap a string or ribbon around it, not too loose, not too tight, but just right. If the length of the string is between 6 3/4 inches or 7 1/2 inches, you're in luck. Otherwise I will need to make a custom size bracelet for you.</p><p>All my jewelry comes with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee and free repairs forever should they be necessary. Buy with confidence. To purchase, or to </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzEHgs5naIAb574bV7Ccdc0cW7DwN4UcdRE0ZTVVysBnQ3fLwH29vw95JMi-7DEk0uKI4TMRo5Tjpbm76s7BA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">or a custom size, or if you have any questions at all, please </span><a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" id="tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" name="tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">email me</a><span style="text-align: left;"> to make sure the piece is available. We can discuss payment method at that time.</span></div><div><p></p><p>Price is $150</p><p></p></div>lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-8634239548730402422017-11-20T21:04:00.003-08:002017-11-20T21:04:51.319-08:00Celtic Triquetra & Jasper Pendant $150Two ancient Celtic patterns adorn this pendant. Known as triquetra, the patterns symbolize the gerat trilogies we find in our lives. For example there is body-mind-soul, mother-father-child, head-hands-heart, past-present-future, and the Trinity of Christianity father-son-holy spirit.<br />
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Within the argentium silver filigree is a red jasper disk fashioned from a stone found at Cave Creek, Arizona.<br />
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As with all my pieces, you can purchase this pendant safe in the knowledge that you can return it within one month if you are not completely delighted. Please <a href="mailto:Tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> to check on availability. Price is $150 or 0.0167 bitcoin<br />
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<br />lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-36635488848550956072017-11-11T13:14:00.001-08:002017-11-11T23:36:16.891-08:00Serpentine and Double Filigree Pendant $150<div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #262626; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This necklace features a disk of serpentine that I found in the Octoraro Creek in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is surrounded by a double argentium filigree. The entire piece was handmade by me, from creek bed to finished pendant.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Used locally as a building stone, beautiful green serpentine is also reputed to have powerful metaphysical properties. These include, awakening kundalini energies, helping with problems of the heart and lungs, opening doors to wisdom, assisting in astral travel, opening psychic energy, and regaining memories of past lives. Kundalini is purported to be a female energy that resides at the base of the spine. When it is awakened by means of meditation and laying of stones upon the body, it rises around and up the spine. It is said that the rising kundalini can cause a powerful effect upon the body, and one can experience intense sensations that include exhilaration, awakening, enlightenment, and sexual arousal. Some have described the feeling of a hot fire rising up from around the base of the spine. Tradition holds that serpentine is useful in facilitating the kundalini awakening.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Please <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> to check on availability. Price is $150. Postage and insurance to destinations outside the USA is extra. As with all of my jewelry, there is a 30 day satisfaction guarantee so you can have a chance to try the piece to make sure it is right for you. If a piece ever needs repair or resizing, you can send it back any time, no charge. </span></span></span><br />
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lapidary artist and hand made jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16602226570596228408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6247228835080343958.post-82916294580072190422013-07-21T20:05:00.001-07:002016-12-18T08:01:22.024-08:00Welcome to Tom's Cool Jewels<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I hope you enjoy your visit here. My passion for rocks, lapidary, faceting, and jewelry making grew out of a life long love of nature and getting out in the woods of the White Mountains in northern New Hampshire. One day while walking down a rail trail I saw a beautiful green glassy glimmer on the side of a piece of the crushed stone of the old railroad bed. It was about the size of my thumb nail. I had no idea what it was, but I thought, wow! I need to do something with that stone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thus began my journey into stone cutting and polishing. You could say finding that green stone unleashed a monster. I started to educate myself about gem faceting. The very first thing I learned was you do NOT facet stones by tapping them gently with a hammer and chisel until... voila! Oh no! Gems are ground and polished. They are ground and polished on special machines. They are machines that are very expensive! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I spent a long time saving my pennies and pouring over the listings on ebay until one day about 5 years later, I found a used machine I could afford. Then I spent several more years grinding beautiful quartz crystals into sand as i learned how to use the faceter. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a faceting machine, a precision grinder made by Imperial Gem Instruments.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Of course there have been side trips on this journey. First there is looking for stones. I can't think of a better way to spend my summer days than going out and hunting for rocks. Then there is cutting and slabbing the rough stones into smooth slices. This requires MORE equipment, naturally. Saws with diamond wheels and grinders for shaping and smoothing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With all this collecting and stone cutting, it doesn't take long before one amasses quite an inventory of cut polished cabochons and faceted gemstones. What was I going to do with all of them?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I can only give away so many at Christmas time. Buying settings for them becomes exceedingly expensive. So I reasoned, if I could make facets on a stone, I should also be able to make my own settings for them. The metalwork proved to be considerably harder for me than the stone work. So I took a class. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thank goodness for the Littleton Studio School in Littleton NH, and instructor Jean Matray, who taught me the basics of bending, shaping, and soldering metal. There I got my start, and now a year later I still go to my Tuesday night open studio at the school, even though I have a pretty well equipped shop here at my home in Jefferson. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The green stone that started it all. Prehnite</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So what I do is hunt for pretty stones, here in New Hampshire and elsewhere around the country, and I turn them into wearable pieces. I harbor a delusion that I will be able to sell them and become fabulously wealthy. I will depend on you, my faithful reader, to help me realize that fantasy.
Anyway, have a look at the page links to the left where you will find some of my work. I can do custom crafting of jewelry, faceted gemstones, and cabochons. I would love to hear from you. Send me an email. Also, if you have been following this blog for awhile you will likely notice some changes from the last time you visited. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> know that jewel<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ry is <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">an extremely personal thing. I suspect <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a piece of jewelry find<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">s <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">its</span> wearer as much as the person finds the jewelry. There is something about a piece that reaches out and grabs you<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This means <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">it's probably a pretty hard sell to convince someone to buy </span>jewelry <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">through an online shop <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">that only has pictures and descriptions. I want you to feel secure <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">buying anything from <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">me. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I want you to know that you can try any piece for a month and <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">return anything that <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">doesn't feel right for you. More over, you can tell <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">from the website that I am NOT a huge impersonal business. You will always be able to reach ME if you need to communicate about something you <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">purchase here.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I can accept payment in checks<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, money orders, Pay<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pal, credit cards and </span></span>bitcoins<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Bitcoin has</span> become another absorbing interest for me, but that is a separate story. Suffice it to say, <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I w<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ant to see <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">more people use bitcoin so I will do <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">whatever I can to help make it a secure, safe, convenient payment method. If you are interested in <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">using bitcoin, I encourage you to look at my jewelry shop on OpenBazaar, if you use it. My handle there is @TomWoods_nh_jewelrymaker. <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One easy </span>w</span>ay to find <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">my offerings </span>is to search in OB for #TomWoods.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Of course, if you DO NOT have Open<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bazaar, we can always exchange bitcoins<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> privately<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Just <a href="mailto:tomwoodsnh@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> and we will make arrangements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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