Custom Opal Bracelet

Custom Opal Bracelet
Originally uploaded by ashleyjewelry.

I've met some really interesting people on Etsy. A great lady found me and she must be an incredible rock hound. She lives in Japan and sent me this amazing slab of opal to work with. She only requested that it be similar to my Floating Rock Cuff. Considering the size of the opal I suggested it look closer to a bracelet I had made previously. She was so generous, she sent me a whole goody bag of other rocks to keep for myself. Well, here is what I came up with. I was nervous to drill her opal, but all went well. I tube riveted two green onyx and one chrysophrase cabochon onto the opal and set it all in sterling silver. The bezel setting is also tube riveted onto the cuff bracelet. What an exciting project. Thanks Pipi, I hope you are enjoying your bracelet!