Gemstones & Enamel

For some time now, I've been wanting to expand my use of gemstones.  Not just because they are luscious, and I want to touch them and choose them, and just generally love them, but because I feel like the luminous colors of enamels and gemstones just sing to each other!  Up until now, I have tended to add small gems, but not bigger stones.

But when I completed this lovely green bird enamel, I decided that this translucent green faceted tourmaline was just the perfect match for the spring-like vibe of the enamel.  Just to add to the overall look, I perched the stone on a piece of twig cast in sterling silver.
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Definitely look for more and bigger gemstones to appear in my work!

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