laurieopal

I've been putting the next to final work in carving  two designs. One is beautiful gem quality chrisophrase that I got years ago from Lloyd Eshbach. Its also set with a lovely small emerald that I got on my last trip to New York. The color of the emerald is perfect for the chrisophrase.
 
The other is a stunning stick agate. The material it was cut from comes from Turkey. They are very different designs - conceived to both reflect and contrast with the stones.

And I have other pieces in various state of development.  As I've said before, sometimes I like to take a lot of working time and reflection when I'm designing.

And George, my cat, is being very good about only contemplating my work while staying an appropriate distance away.