Iolite Sterling Silver
March 27th, 2010
JEWELRY MAKERs. WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST?
I want to make a tennis style bracelet for my mom for christmas. I plan on using sterling silver pre-notched castings that can be found on Tripps jewelry supply. The stones I’m using are all 4mm. Do you think it would be better to order 5mm castings and bend the prongs in or just use 4 mm castings and hope for a good fit. At $2 a piece I’m already planning to spend around 80 dollars. And I want to keep breakage to a minimum. Also, if anybody has any setting tips they would be appreciated. I’m going to use moonstone, iolite, and blue/green sapphires, and spectrolite/labradorite, a combo I could only make myself.
4mm settings are designed for 4mm stones. On that scale, even settings a millimeter too big simply won’t fit the stone and it will be way too much trouble to correct it (a millimeter is huge on that scale). Most of your stones there are fairly hard–at least a 6 on the mohs hardness scale. If you’ve not done much setting, start with the sapphires. They’re the most expensive, but they’re also the hardest, so they’re less likely to break. Get the setting as tight as possible without tools, and be gentle with your prong pusher, pliers, or setting tool of choice. You may want to tape over the softer stones to avoid scratching them in the setting process. Also, you may want to consider ordering your settings and stones from the same place–some suppliers will have complimentary stones and settings, to ensure a better fit.
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925 Sterling Silver Oval Purple Iolite Solitaire Ladies Ring Size 7 $45.00 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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925 Sterling Silver IOLITE LOVELY CELTIC Ring All Sizes $12.50 |
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Natural Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Engagement Ring Size/Sz 6-cbqm $9.99 |
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Natural Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Balinese Heart Ring Size/Sz 8-cbjc $10.99 |
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Round Blue Iolite Gold Plated Sterling Silver Circle Pendant $29.99 |
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Round Blue Iolite Sterling Silver Circle Pendant $24.99 |
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Round Blue Iolite Gold Plated Sterling Silver Circle Pendant $29.99 |
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Natural Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Modern Swirl Pendant-cbgb $6.99 |
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ELEGANT NATURAL PURPLE BLUE IOLITE WHITE SAPPHIRE STERLING 925 SILVER RING 7.25 $9.99 |
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multi-gem sterling silver stud earrings, 1 1/2 in long, peridot, pearl, iolite $29.95 |
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dark blue iolite chandelier sterling silver stud earrings, 2 1/8 inches long $39.95 |
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Handcrafted Artisan 925 Iolite moonstone sterling Silver Ring~Size 8~~LOOK!!! $8.00 |
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Sterling Silver and Iolite Flower Pendant! Beautiful and Classy! $21.95 |
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Rare Vintage Tiffany Sterling Silver Flower Iolite Ring Size 7-3/4 $249.00 |
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STERLING SILVER GENUINE PARAIBA TOPAZ & IOLITE RING SIZE – 9 $29.99 |
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STERLING SILVER PARAIBA TOPAZ & IOLITE RING SIZE – 7 $24.99 |
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STERLING SILVER PARAIBA TOPAZ & IOLITE RING SIZE – 8 $24.99 |
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Blue Iolite Gem Water Sapphire Triple Dangle .925 Sterling Silver Earrings $34.99 |
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HANDMADE DESIGNER IOLITE STACK RING BY OMER 24K GOLD OVER 925 STERLING SILVER $62.00 |
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SP78265 IOLITE 925 STERLING SILVER PENDANT JEWELRY $7.99 |
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STERLING SILVER GENUINE 3 – STONE IOLITE & WHITE TOPAZ ACCENT RING SIZE – 7 $18.99 |
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STERLING SILVER GENUINE 3 – STONE IOLITE & WHITE TOPAZ ACCENT RING SIZE – 8 $18.99 |
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Handmade Sterling Silver iolite Ring Size 7 $17.99 |
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7x5mm Oval Iolite Cab Reticulated Handcrafted Ring -Sterling Silver- Size 3 1/4 $6.99 |
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Sterling Silver Ring with 5mm Round Iolite Size 6 SSR43 $16.99 |
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Artisan Crafted Colbolt Blue Drusy Quartz and Iolite Pendant in Sterling Silver $34.99 |
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Moonstone Faceted Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Pendant $25.95 |
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Brand New 1.1 CTW Iolite Sterling Silver Three-Stone Ring Size 6 Weight 2.9g. $29.00 |
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MULTIPLE FLORAL LINK IOLITE STERLING SILVER GEMSTONE BRACELET made in THAILAND ! $144.99 |
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Classic Dreamy Blue Iolite Sterling Silver Ring Sz 7.5 $53.85 |
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IOLITE 925 Sterling Silver 25mm Box Clasp i7 $13.95 |
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Faceted Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Necklace Three Stone Shapes New $38.95 |
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Rainbow Moonstone Faceted Iolite Two Stone 925 Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings $38.95 |
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Natural Rainbow Moonstone Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Pendant New $22.95 |
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BARBARA BIXBY CHRYSOPRASE & IOLITE STERLING SILVER EARRINGS W/18K GOLD GOLD NEW $160.00 |
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Faceted Iolite Rainbow Moonstone Two Stone 925 Sterling Silver Necklace New $38.95 |
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Sterling Silver Chain Style w Peridot & Iolite Necklace $135.00 |
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IOLITE and “DIAMOND” FLOWER DESIGN STERLING SILVER RING SIZE 7 1/2 from THAILAND $44.99 |
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Faceted Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Three Stone Shapes New $22.95 |
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Natural Faceted Iolite Necklace Filigree Oval Ellipse 925 Sterling Silver New $25.95 |
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SAJEN!! HUGE! STERLING MAGNIFICENT BLK ONYX & IOLITE PENDANT 3″ X 2.25″ APPROX $90.00 |
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IOLITE RING SIZE 7, IN U.S.MADE .925 STERLING SILVER $35.99 |
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Moonstone Faceted Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Necklace $38.95 |
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Sterling Silver DEEP PURPLE IOLITE CLUSTER LEVER BACK EARRINGS $64.50 |
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Rainbow Moonstone and Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings $31.95 |
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Long Wire Earrings Dangling STONE of YOUR CHOICE! $27.00 |
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Long Wire Earrings Dangling STONE of YOUR CHOICE! $37.80 |
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Rainbow Moonstone Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Necklace New $29.95 |
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19″ Sterling Silver Iolite and Rainbow Moonstone Necklace $55.67 |
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Natural Rainbow Moonstone Iolite Four Stone 925 Sterling Silver Pendant New $27.95 |
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Iolite and Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver Earrings $22.31 |
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Faceted Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Necklace Marquise Baguette Round New $27.95 |
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Rainbow Moonstone Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Pendant New $17.95 |
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STUNNING STERLING SILVER IOLITE EARRINGS $50.98 |
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Natural Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Vine Pendant $13.49 Natural Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Vine Pendant |
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Natural Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring $13.29 Natural Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring |
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Natural Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Filigree Drop Pendant $13.99 Natural Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Filigree Drop Pendant |
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Natural Blue Topaz & Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Cluster Cocktail Ring $44.99 Natural Blue Topaz & Iolite 925 Sterling Silver Cluster Cocktail Ring |
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Sterling Silver 6.10 CT TGW Sky Iolite Blue Topaz Earrings $74.95 Sterling Silver 6.10 CT TGW Sky Iolite Blue Topaz Earrings. |
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Iolite earrings, ‘Cornflowers’ (India) $46.49 Faceted gemstones form the petals of a delicate cornflower. Transformed into earrings by Shanker, the blossoms showcase natural iolite. .925 Sterling silver |
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Iolite earrings Cornflowers (India) $46.49 Faceted gemstones form the petals of a delicate cornflower. Transformed into earrings by Shanker, the blossoms showcase natural iolite. .925 Sterling silver |
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Sea Adventure Iolite Ring $220 Get taken aback by this sea adventure iolite ring. Two iolite stones rest inside 22k gold vermeil surroundings. The stones sit on top of the unique sterling silver band and are shaped like teardrops. |
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Iolite dangle earrings Shimmer (India) $44.95 The indigo violet of natural iolite finds a home in elegant earrings. By Kalyani Gupta, they feature 5 gemstone karats embraced by sterling silver. .925 Sterling silver |
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Iolite waterfall earrings Rejoice (India) $32.49 Natural iolite cascades in a delightful waterfall design. Set with sterling silver spacers, the beautiful gemstones distinguish earrings by India’s Ritu. .925 sterling silver |
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Iolite dangle earrings, ‘Shimmer’ (India) $44.95 The indigo violet of natural iolite finds a home in elegant earrings. By Kalyani Gupta, they feature 5 gemstone karats embraced by sterling silver. .925 Sterling silver |
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Iolite waterfall earrings, ‘Rejoice’ (India) $32.49 Natural iolite cascades in a delightful waterfall design. Set with sterling silver spacers, the beautiful gemstones distinguish earrings by India’s Ritu. .925 sterling silver |
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Iolite beaded bracelet, ‘Create’ (India) $19.95 The blue-violet glow of iolite lures into hypnotic fascination. It is believed to unblock artistic creativity. Ritu creates a dazzling bracelet with approximately 10 carats of iolite for a dazzling accessory. .925 Sterling silver clasp |
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Iolite beaded bracelet Create (India) $19.95 The blue-violet glow of iolite lures into hypnotic fascination. It is believed to unblock artistic creativity. Ritu creates a dazzling bracelet with approximately 10 carats of iolite for a dazzling accessory. .925 Sterling silver clasp |
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Iolite cross necklace, ‘Visionary’ (Thailand) $62.95 Stone of vision, iolite is believed to open the paths to the inner self. Iolite centers a sterling silver cross with its unique blue-violet twilight glow. Thailand’s Jantana is inspired by aesthetic minimalism for the stunning design of this matte handcrafted necklace. Total gemstone weight is 0.1 carats. .925 Sterling silver |
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Iolite cross necklace Visionary (Thailand) $62.95 Stone of vision, iolite is believed to open the paths to the inner self. Iolite centers a sterling silver cross with its unique blue-violet twilight glow. Thailand’s Jantana is inspired by aesthetic minimalism for the stunning design of this matte handcrafted necklace. Total gemstone weight is 0.1 carats. .925 Sterling silver |
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Iolite dangle earrings, ‘Caprice’ (India) $64.95 With a halo of silver granules, sterling hoops host faceted iolite. This design from Bhavesh adapts India’s traditional jewelry designs to create feminine, modern earrings. .925 Sterling silver |
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Iolite dangle earrings Caprice (India) $64.95 With a halo of silver granules, sterling hoops host faceted iolite. This design from Bhavesh adapts India’s traditional jewelry designs to create feminine, modern earrings. .925 Sterling silver |
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Pearl and iolite earrings Vineyard (India) $19.95 Uncut gems bring their beauty to original earrings. With its unique allure, polished iolite nestles in clusters between pearls. Indian designer Ritu adds silver settings. .925 Sterling silver |
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Pearl and iolite earrings, ‘Vineyard’ (India) $19.95 Uncut gems bring their beauty to original earrings. With its unique allure, polished iolite nestles in clusters between pearls. Indian designer Ritu adds silver settings. .925 Sterling silver |
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Iolite dangle earrings, ‘Abstract Indigo’ (India) $37.95 Sterling zigzags border abstract shapes of gleaming silver. Centered with indigo iolite, these earrings come from Aparna. .925 Sterling silver |
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Iolite torsade necklace, ‘Calcutta Nights’ (India) $57.95 Stone of vision and creative expression, iolite inspires Narayani in the design of this torsade necklace. It is crafted by hand featuring ornate sterling silver accents. .925 Sterling silver |
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Iolite beaded bracelet, ‘Blueberry Summer’ (India) $19.95 Like summer’s blueberries, iolite clusters on a bracelet by Ritu. She crafts the wristband by hand and adds a sterling silver clasp. .925 Sterling silver |