#gemcarvings

[wings-of-fire-confessions]

okay I was sorta lurking but I actually have a confession after reading that one about the rp servers because oh my god I had a TERRIBLE experience with an rp server. It’s so bad that it is literally the reason I have such a burning hatred for Pyrite the Skywing.

it was based extremely on wof (with some focus on the legend of Spyro, of all things) and it was called something like “WoF: Talon” or something like that; it had this edgy Bloodclan-esque dragon tribe but that’s beside the point. the server had this economy where in order to get like anything mildly special about a character you were going to play (hivewing abilities, Nightwing being born under any moons, firescales, etc.) and animus magic was the second most expensive thing, only being cheaper than literally buying moderator role. I’m dead serious.

Anyway, I decide to submit my personal animus character, a Nightwing named Gemcarver. basically he makes jewelry and sometimes puts enchantments on it of various usefulness. It gets accepted, I look for someone willing to rp. Lucky me, I guess; the owner of the server wants to rp. The owner, as a side note, literally idolizes Pyrite and unironically says that he “simps for her” and calls her “his queen.” I’ve never liked Pyrite as a character; she’s like a stereotypical shy girl who turns out to be like very overt TF bait? which is like not bad in itself, but it feels so over the top in the books. Anyway. Owner of the server decides to rp with his version of Pyrite, who is this more confident version of herself who has a husband and children, and also animus magic for some reason. We start rping, I’m having a decent amount of fun, and then he decides to do something…funny. pyrite decides to take a little piece of jewelry that Gemcarver bought just to be nice, and enchants it to basically have a second pyrite; Flora the Rainwing was born. And I was having fun with that too for a bit, until pyrite started making the spell more complicated, with ideas such as:

-flora being unable to get mad at pyrite for ANYTHING.

-flora being obsessed with Skywing culture and just Skywings in general, to the point of wanting to be one

-flora being obsessed with Pyrite specifically, romantically. Despite her having a husband.

And frankly I’m getting sort of annoyed, and want to play Gemcarver again (maybe there could be some like plot where he starts hating pyrite as he crushes the jewelry? I thought it would be cool) and saw my opportunity to get rid of it and made my shot, twice….and the owner didn’t let it happen. So I voice my complaints, like “so did I pay all that currency for nothing? the character I made is just dead now, for no reason?”

“Essentially, yes.”

this pisses me off, and I tell him that this is shitty, and he essentially just says “nuh this isn’t bad pyrite just wants attention uwu” and I just eventually dropped the conversation. and to this day I hate Pyrite with a burning passion.

Fuck that guy.

I can definitely understand why you hate Pyrite after that encounter.

[quartzhearted]

When it was Diamant's birthday, he had practically run from what he believed was the apparition of his father: a spectre conjured from the depths of his mind, his longing for a familiar, nostalgic warmth. But his father's presence had been true—a real resurrection, through forces none of them still knew by this point.

It all felt like some sort of dream. And as the days passed, it was one Diamant hoped he would never have to wake up from.

Having entered his father's office, Diamant slips a small piece of parchment across the older man's desk. Pinned under a gloved finger, he simply says: "Here."

It was one of the DOUs Morion had given him on his birthday: Dad Owes U. Except, in this case...

"It's been a while, hasn't it? Since we've gone out for drinks." Since Father has dragged him out for them, rather, "I know the paper says the bar tab is on you, but ignore that. It's your birthday, and so everything will be on me tonight, Father."

His expression remains level, though his eyes gentle. Pleading for forgiveness, even. Perhaps grasping the moment and making up for lost time would be some small way to make up for how Diamant shunned him months before.

morion is in his office, admiring the carving he'd received earlier from that odd girl. weird as she was, she's an excellent gemcarver. he'll have to find her again and talk to her about her skills---the world could always use more artisans.

he hears a knock on his door---" come in! " he barks, still distracted---and nearly jumps out of his chair when the visitor reveals himself. " diamant! " morion exclaims, smile as bright as the gem he holds. " come to see papa on his birthday, have ya? "

morion expects nothing for his birthday, especially so from his sons. the fact that they are alive and healthy ( and happy, here's hopin'! ) is all the gift he'll ever need, so when diamant taps something down on his desk, it's a little bit of a surprise. " huh? what's t--- "

oh.

OHHHH.

OHHHOHOHOHO!!!!

those little birthday coupons, dragons, morion's nearly forgotten about those! after how diamant had reacted when receiving them, nobody'd blame him if he tossed them away. morion would only have been heartbroken at how hurt his poor boy was on his own birthday! the fact he's kept them, the fact he's redeeming one...

THE FACT HE'S INVITING HIM FOR DRINKS!!!

" WA-HEY! " morion hoots, immediately rising from his desk to lock his precious diamant in a headlock. NOOGIE INCOMING! " never thought i'd see the day the reluctant diamant invites his old man for drinks! here i was assumin' i'd be the guy draggin' you for the rest of time! " damn, he's so happy he could die. but he probably shouldn't do that.

between the fatherly hair-ruffles morion notices the look diamant gives him. it's not something he's seen on diamant much---desperate apology, begging for some sort of repentance. what's this about? morion wonders. what've i got to forgive him for?

of course he remembers that fateful birthday; morion will never forget how broken his baby boy had looked. but today, the diamond seems to have repaired itself and shines so brilliantly! there is nothing that could make a father happier. that's all that matters!

" quit lookin' at me like that, boy, " morion grumbles, forcefully pressing a kiss on diamant's forehead. " you've got no reason to be all pathetic-like. now c'mon---your old man's thirsty! i hope you're ready to crawl home, 'cuz this'll be a night we're both gonna enjoy!! GA HA HA!! "

[prismaticgems]

Ruby Carved #ruby #rubygem #rubyjewelry #rubyjewellery #rubycarving #rubycarved #gemstonecarving #gemstonecarvings #gemcarving #gemcarvings #carvingruby #carvedgemstone #carvedruby https://www.instagram.com/p/CO-Qaf9haqn/?igshid=g5ebrkdsov9c

[tikiloungejewelry]

@katerina_perez [Xmas Gifts - Russian Brands] The entire gem palette, including picturesque opals and exquisite cameos, can be found in Natasha Libelle’s @natashalibelle feminine and sensual, light and magical jewellery. As you see from the images, Natasha is immensely inspired by the limitless abundance of nature and the names of her designs sound as sweet as the name of the brand itself: “Solar Watercolours”, “Floral Tenderness”, “Dance of the Butterflies”. 💠 “A poetry of colour and form is gracefully expressed in my jewellery” - this is the romantic and very accurate description that the jewellery’s own creator, Natalia Shumakova, has given it. If you are struggling to imagine how to possibly please someone with the most exquisite and sophisticated taste, here you will find not only a huge amount of choice but the supportive help required to make the right decision. 💠 By the way, I have put my absolute favourite jewel on the cover - it is a one-of-a-kind cocktail ring with a carved Brazilian aquamarine set in white gold. ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #gemscarving #witchy #gemcarvingsbyrichardshull #crystalcarving #carvinggems #spacex #carvinggemstone #gemcarvingsperu #gemcarvinginprocess #gemcarvingsforsale #gemcarvingtools #gemcarvingemcarvings #gemcarvingsofrussianfolklife #gemcarvinganimals #gemcarvingstudio #gemcarvingforsale #gemstonecarvingart #gemcarvings #gemstonecarving #gemcarvingcamp #gemcarvingperu #carvinggemstones #crystallove #mineralcarving #bigfootscabin #gemcarvingofig #gemstonecarvings #gemstonejewelry #gemcarvingهادی #gemcarvingchallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CJF0wRTlTZV/?igshid=udpxgsbhogjo

[handsofspirit]

We wanted to share some of the most incredible carvings we have ever had the honor to find for a client. These are all hand carved from gel Sugilite and Gem Silica. What makes them so special besides this, is that most are extremely small so the detail in the carving is a work of art! If you scroll through some of the pictures, you can see a few of them in my hand for an idea of size. The smallest carving on the right is about 1/2” tall only. The carver who was in his 80s sadly has now passed away. It was a gift to be able to connect these carving with their forever homes and spend a little time with them. - - - #sugilite #gemsilica #sugilitestone #sugilitepurple #sugilitecarving #sugilitebuddha #sugilitequanyin #gemsilicachrysocolla #gemsilicarving #quanyin #guanyin #buddha #crystalcarving #artwork #worksofart #carvings #gemcarving #gems #crystalcommunity #crystalsofig #stonecarving #shareyourheart #handsofspirit (at Hands of Spirit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSahIqtHHuT/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ruthoakenshield]

Thorin and the Gem Carver (part 2)

Thorin and the Gem Carver (Part 1)

Jade ran as fast as she could for the nearest hiding place in the shadows. “Why would a king want to talk with me?” she kept asking herself. “And why would he send such a big, burly dwarf to get me?” she pondered.

She stood stock still in the shadows and saw him come out and look around. Jade slunk further into the shadows. She watched as the big, bald, burly dwarf motioned to the other two to split up and search the area. She stayed put as she watched them split up and head in opposite directions.

She stayed where she was. Afraid of being seen. She was in an alleyway across and slightly to the left of the tavern. She leaned against the wall of the building and tried to calm her racing heart.

She kept an eye on the door of the tavern and gasped when she saw the other two dwarves come out and look around. The one with dark hair had a worried expression. The other one with the white hair looked across the road and spotted a glint of something. He  pretended not to notice and then convinced the other dwarf to go the opposite direction the other three had gone.

He waited until the dark haired dwarf was gone and then casually walked to the other side of the street. He stopped near the alleyway’s entrance and leaned against the building. Jade watched as he pulled out a pipe and proceeded to pack it with pipeweed and light it.

“You can come out of hiding, lass. I won’t hurt you.” he quietly says. You stay where you are and don’t move. “Why does the king wish to see me? I am nothing to him. What is it he wants from me?” you say in almost a whisper.

Balin chuckles. “The king received word from King Theoden, asking him to keep you safe. He told my King how your presence blessed his kingdom and brightened the lives of his court and how his niece and nephew think of you as their adopted sister. He sent this sapphire to my King to show him your skill at carving gems and asked my King to consider allowing you into his gemcarving guild as a master gemcarver.” Balin explains as he holds the sapphire into the light.

“You did a marvelous job carving Rohan’s horses into it my dear. There are few left in Erebor who can match this detail and skill. Especially on such a small stone.” Balin praised you.

“Rohan had few gems. Theoden gave it to me and asked me to carve something on it for his niece for her birthday last year.” you said. “I hope it is returned to her soon.” you tell him.

“I’ll tell you what, lass, why don’t you come with me and lets sit and talk. Tell me why you are so skittish around us.” he suggests.

“I will show you if you come into the shadow. For i do not wish others to see it.” you tell him.

He looks around and doesn’t see Thorin or the rest of their group so he carefully slides into the alleyway and slowly approaches you. You step further into the alley and then stop. Balin comes a little further into the alley but stops when he sees you begin to retreat. He holds up his hands and says, “Lass, I am unarmed. I will not hurt you.”

You look at him for a moment then reach up and unhook the hair clip and let your hood down. His eyes get wide when he sees your white hair. You drop your head and reach up to unhook the clasp. You turn so your back is to him and drop the cloak. You hear his intake of breath and turn to face him. He is standing there staring at you with a very big smile.

You drop your gaze and bend to pick up your cloak but he quickly steps up to you and says, “Allow me.” as he reaches out and gently touches your arm.

You freeze and allow him to pick up you cloak. He looks up at you and then asks, “My dear, what is it that you wished to show me that you are so skittish about?” You look at him blinking for a moment then look around. There is a spot off to your left where the sunlight is hitting the ground. you walk over to it and pull your hair around so it hangs off your shoulders. You take a deep breath and step into the light.

Balin walks over to you and once he sees you step into the light, he understands why you are so embarassed. “Lass, how did your lovely white hair get the lovely blue color?” he asks as he walks up to you. “Turn and let me see the back again.” he says. You pull your hair so it hangs back over your shoulder and you slowly turn again. He chuckles. “It looks so beautiful, like a lovely waterfall. Why are you ashamed of it?” he asks as he takes your arm and turns you to face him.

You lower your gaze and stare at the ground. “The woman who did it did so out of envy and spite. As she held my braid into the vat of dye she chanted something and I felt magic entering me. I do not know what it was she did to me nor why she did it. The color will not wash out no matter what I try, and i feel shame at my beautiful white hair being defaced with the color.

My aunt wished to cut it, but Lady Galadrial told me Mahal gave me this white hair at birth for a reason. She said she could not tell me why, but she told me I am never to cut my hair short. I may trim off the split ends, but never cut it short.” you explain to dwalin.

He chuckles. “Ahh, lass, I understand now. Do not be ashamed of the color in it. It makes you unique and one of a kind, as does your white hair for your age. Mine, turned white with age, but yours is lovely. Think of yourself as a rare gem. The right people will see you as the beauty that you are and appreciate and love it, the others who don’t are not worth your time and they will pass you by. Those, like the woman who colored your hair, are most likely jealous of you and your uniqueness and do not know how to handle those feelings. That is probably why she attacked you and tried to shame you like this.” he said as he held you hands.

“When my uncle said we were moving to Erebor, I was afraid. I did not know how the dwarves would see me and treat me. I feel like a freak of nature, something to stare at like a caged beast.” you tell him as a few tears trickle down your cheek. “He has other plans for me besides being a gemcarver, and I do not wish for what he has planned, at least not in the way he intends to go about doing so.”

Balin reaches up and dries your tears. “What is your name, sweetheart?” he asks you. “Jade.” you tell him. “Will you walk with me back to Erebor?” he asks. You look at him and he chuckles. “Aaahh, I see you have lovely green eyes to match your name.” he grins. “Do not worry, lass, you and your aunt and uncle will be treated well in Erebor. The king will make sure of it. He would not wish to insult or ruin the alliance between us and Rohan.” he tells you.

“Come, walk with this old dwarf back to the Mountain and we can talk, and you can tell me of yourself.” he says, giving you a kind smile. He holds out your cloak and you let him put it over your shoulders, as you keep your head bowed. He hooks the clasp at your throat when you hear someone clearing their throat.

You both look up to see Kili standing there mouth agape. You quickly drop your gaze. “Jade? Is that you?” he asks. You look up and he begins to walk closer, excited to see you. You take a few steps back. He stops and looks hurt and confused. “Jade, what’s the matter? You know I won’t hurt you.” he says quietly.

“I’m sorry, I - I - i just can’t. I’m sorry master, dwarf. I must go find my family.” and you turn and take off running down the alley and into the darkness.

Balin sighs, “I don’t understand why she is so skittish. What is it she fears?”

Kili shakes his head. “She can not still be traumatized by that orc attack.” He says quietly.

Balin turns, “What do you mean, Laddie?” Kili tells him about the caravan they had been ushering back to the Blue Mountains years ago and how you and your father had joined them the day before on your way back from Rivendell. He explained how the orcs attacked and your father died defending you as Fili and himself protected you from the orcs in front of you. and how they brought you home and you cried the whole way there. He told Balin that they stayed with you for two days until your uncle and aunt came and took you back to Rohan.

Balin and Kili stepped back into the sunshine on the street as they talked and walked back to the main gate to try to find Thorin and Dwalin and Fili.

“Ahhh, so THAT’s how she ended up in Rohan.” Balin says, stroking his beard. “I wondered what happened to her parents.”

“I don’t know what happened to her mother, “ Kili says quietly. “we never saw her and assumed she was also dead.” he explained.

“I still don’t see why she is so skittish to meet Thorin and come back to the mountain with us.” Balin says. “We need to talk with her Aunt and Uncle once they arrive in Erebor.” he tells Kili.

As they round the corner, Balin spots Dwalin, Thorin and Fili. They walk over and join them. “Did you find her?” Thorin asks.

“Aye, we found her. I was able to talk to her briefly. The attack she suffered in Rohan was to her hair, Thorin. She has beautiful white hair...whiter than mine... and it reaches down to the ground. But a vindictive woman took her braid and pulled it into a vat of blue dye and she chanted some kind of magic over the lass. Now the dye will not wash out. It has colored the bottom of her hair deep blue. Almost a Durin Blue color which fades as it goes up to her shoulders from there up, her hair is a beautiful white. White as the moonlight.” Balin tells them.

“Aye, it’s true!” Kili says excitedly. “Fi, remember the lass and her father that joined the caravan back to the Blue Mountains? The one that got attacked by the orcs and killed several of the merchants many years ago?” Fili pushes himself off the wall suddenly excited. “Yeah, I remember it. Wasn’t there a lass with white hair, the one we flirted with the entire afternoon?” he asked. “Yeah! Her father died trying to protect her from the back when an orc attacked. Remember, she cried the whole way back to the Blue Mountains!” Kili reminded Fili. “Oh, Yeah, She rode with you on the pony the whole way back.” Fili said.

Thorin and Dwalin looked surprised. “So why didn’t you bring her with you, Kili? If you knew her and she knew you, surely she would feel safe with you if she let you comfort her on the trip back to the Blue Mountains?” Thorin asked.

“I don’t know uncle. She seemed to remember me, but like Balin and Dwalin said, she has become skittish. Something has scared her and she doesn’t seem to trust anyone. She let Balin see her hair, though and let him put her cloak back around her shoulders, so maybe she trusts him?” Kili suggested as they looked at Balin.

He just chuckled and replied, “Must be the hair.” They all grinned. “So where did she go, then?” Dwalin said as he rubbed his chin. “She said something about finding her family. I had asked her to walk with me back to Erebor so we could talk more, which she seemed willing to do, but when Kili arrived, she bolted and said she needed to find her Uncle and Aunt.” Balin explained.

“So we find her relatives, we find her.” Dwalin says. “If they are heading for Erebor, they will use the main gate.” Fili stated. They looked at each other and ran for the gates.

It was early enough in the day, that the markets were still going on. Thorin paced in front of the gate and then decided. “Let’s head back to Erebor. Wait till they enter the gate and we close the gates for the night. Then we find them, invite them to dinner, and then maybe we can get some answers.” he suggests. Balin nods. “I think that would be wise. Fewer chances of her running.” he said.

They headed back to Erebor. “Balin, I want you and the boys to stay on the ramparts. Watch for her and her family. Greet them warmly when they arrive and see they are shown to our guest rooms and tell them they are invited to dine with me for supper tonight.” Thorin tells him. Balin nodded.

[simonmuscat]

Chrysoprase, gold and leather pendant. Chrysoprase is carved out so the gold is free to move. Plus initial sketch that’s the source of its inspiration. #2007 #chrysoprase #gold #pendant #leather #leatherjewelry #leatherjwellery #carving #gemcarving #simonmuscat #simonmuscat5 https://www.instagram.com/p/B3povSygZzs/?igshid=gnq6pre4tjce

[yumocrafts]

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Agate carving works-Rhino #artsculptures #collectorsite #artsculptures #figurine #contemporarysculptures #carvings #sculptureart #gemstonelove #modernsculpture #sculptureoftheday #luxuryart #sculpturelovers #carvings #gemstonefigurine #agatesculpture #rhinosculptures #animalsculpture #handcarving#artsculptures #sculptors #sculpturelovers #stonesculpture#gemcarving #gemstone carving #agatecarving #agaterhino #stonerhino #gemstonecarving #gemstonesculpture #stonecarvings https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQFfPWjFSS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[throwinstonesnc]

I saw lots of cool carvings in the markets in China. But this was my favorite. Unfortunately it was out of reach in price for my liking, as were many things I found. But I love the creative use of this Amethyst rough. . #crystals #amethyst #carving #gem #gemcarving #quartz #inspiration #igdaily #picoftheday #photooftheday #nature #worldtraveler #gemhunter #crystalsofig

[gemstone1alchemist-blog]

Turkish blue chalcedony Finished this beautiful carving in this amazing material Enjoy :) . #gemsofig #gemcarving #artwork #artwork #artist #art #stonecarving #crystals #challenge #learning #handmade #handwork #turkey #blue #chalcedony #crystalcarving #fun #passion #love #waves #flames #abstract #organic #organiccarvingjewellery

[rschanfish]

35.48ct Carved Labradorite in Custom Forged 14kt Gold Art Pendant. Item 153264297465 on our Ebay pages. #LabradoritePendant #GrandIllusionRanch #PerfectGift #Labradorite #Jewelry #GiftForHer #GemCarving #FinestKind https://www.instagram.com/p/B4veXVxht3B/?igshid=qkzpp8aequbj

[prismaticgems]

Ruby Carving #ruby #rubygem #rubyjewelry #rubyjewellery #rubycarving #rubycarved #gemstonecarving #gemstonecarvings #gemcarving #gemcarvings #carvingruby https://www.instagram.com/p/CNsjd4_hIma/?igshid=1486svevepsxw

[tikiloungejewelry]

@boylerpf That carving...one of my all time favorites!💙 'Celestial Lion' pendant, white gold with carved Santa Maria aquamarine, yellow sapphire eye, platinum teeth and diamonds via Henn of London Gallery @hennoflondon #raregem #raregems #carvedgem #carvedgems #carvedaquamarine #gemcarving #pendant #specialjewelry #rarejewelry #jewelrylover #jewelryaddict #jewelrydesigner #jewelryoftheday #bestjewelry #topjewelry #luxury #collectorjewelry #jewelrycollection #jewelrycollector #jewelrycollections #jewelrycommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CHjxS0BBin7/?igshid=1crjj9buznna1

[handsofspirit]

The smallest things can be the most precious! And often the most expensive 🤣 We thought we would share a gem Pink Tourmaline and Aquamarine cat carvings we procured for a client. These very special kitties are hand carved in Idar Oberstein, Germany by a rather talented gentleman. The area is know for many master carvers and stone workers that produce some of the worlds best gems. Enjoy your Tuesday, we hope these brighten your day. - - - #gem #gems #gemstones #gemstones #cat #cats #aquamarine #beryl #gemcutter #pinktourmalines #aquamarinestone #tourmaline #pinktourmaline #tourmalines #gemcarving #crystalcarving #crystalcommunity #meow #candy #gemcandy #prettyinpink #catlovers #catlovers #meow #crystalporn #crystalgems #pinkandblue #blueandpink #shareyourheart #handsofspirit (at Hands of Spirit Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmY3nmnsv3/?igshid=17ql0uk30jxuc

[crystalarium]

Angels all week at Crystalarium👼👼👼 www.crystalarium.com

[yumocrafts]

Green agate sculpture skull #artsculptures #collectorsite #artsculptures #figurine #contemporarysculptures #carvings #sculpture_art #gemstonelove #modernsculpture #sculptureoftheday #luxuryart #sculpturelovers #carvings #gemstonefigurine #agatesculpture #contemporarysculptures #artobject #collectorsitems #artsculptures #sculptors #sculpturelovers #contemporarysculptures #gemsandcarvingscarvings #figurine #crystalauction #sculptureoftheday #gemcarving #gemstonecarving #gemstonecarvings #stonecarvings https://www.instagram.com/p/CiCkw24uIxo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=