On the Wings of Forever – Opal Carving #IOJDAA
$1200 – Entry for the 2015 International Opal Jewellery Design Awards in Australia – IOJDAA On the Wings of Forever by Kerry Jo Montoya Coober Pedy opalized shell carving Size: 9 ct and 27x22x3.5 mm Brightness: B5 Bodytone: Light based Available for sale: https://www.etsy.com/listing/244332933/on-the-wings-of-forever-green-opal One side has a carving of a wing while the other has abstract, flowing...
A Rose by the Sea – Opal Carving #IOJDAA
$1200 – Entry for the 2015 International Opal Jewellery Design Awards in Australia – IOJDAA A Rose by the Sea by Kerry Jo Montoya Coober Pedy opalized shell carving Size: 21.6 ct and 28x22x9 mm Brightness: B4 Bodytone: N7, semi-black Available on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/244329867/a-rose-by-the-sea-opal-carving-semi The front is a rose and I kept the back side as an homage to the shell. This gorgeous gemstone kept me completely mesmerized while carving....
TRINITY – Lightning Ridge Black Opal Carving
$1200 TRINITY – Lightning Ridge Black Opal Carving 20 ct – 33x29x10 mm Body tone: N3 – The potch is a solid LR Black at N3. Brightness: B2 to B4 – The drop is B2, the triangle is B4, and the spirit wind is B3. I rate the drop at a B2 as it’s harder to see out of the light whereas the other two areas aren’t. But if you’re judging the brightness under the light the drop would have a higher brightness rating. This opal carving comes in...
Fairy Dust for your Finger
$125.00 | This beautiful .45 ct opal comes from Lightning Ridge Australia. I hand cut the opal from rough to reveal it’s fire and set the cabochon in a beautiful 0.925 Sterling Silver filigree ring. The opal is rated with a B3 brightness in a milky white base. It’s pinfire color sparkles like green fairy dust along with salmon red, blue, and gold. Watch out though. Get this in the sun and you’ll end up mesmerized! Because this is a natural stone it does have a couple of small...
Mexican Contraluz Fire Opal with Peridot set in Sterling
NFS | This is for my personal collection. It’s my first contraluz opal. Contra Luz in Spanish means “against the light”. Prisms of color dance as light passes through it. I teamed this faceted Contraluz Mexican Fire Opal with a couple of Peridot trillions and set it into Sterling Silver. NFS [kad_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/0TNBKZj8P_Q” ] ...
World Jade Symposium – Abundance
$375 | Getting Started | The Tools | Pendant Creation | Finished Pendant | Sculpture Creation | Finished Sculpture ABUNDANCE by Kerry Jo Montoya, © 2014 Wyoming Nephrite Jade On Balsa Wood Pedestal 5” x 3.5” This is my sculpture entry into the World Jade Symposium 2014. When my first child was born there was a new love birthed that I’d never before experienced. That love was deeper and more powerful than anything previously known. It wasn’t until that point that I fully understood the Father’s sacrifice. This sculpture...
World Jade Symposium – Mercy Flows – Bronze Award!
$395| Getting Started | The Tools | Pendant Creation | Finished Pendant | Sculpture Creation | Finished Sculpture Finally! It’s finished! I’m happy to announce that this entry won a Bronze Award at the 2014 World Jade Symposium! MERCY FLOWS by Kerry Jo Montoya, © 2014 My sin was paid With mighty throes Encased in jade His mercy flows Cross Pendant with .925 Sterling Silver Wrap & 16” Chain Wyoming Nephrite Jade, 72mm x 47 mm Lightning Ridge Black Opal 1.5 ct A few years ago I had a...
Aussie Double Opal Pendant
$125 Original handcrafted artisan jewelry by artist KJ Montoya Lightning Ridge Double Opal Pendant on 16″ Sterling Chain This double opal necklace has a Lightning Ridge Crystal Opal on top with a Lightning Ridge Black Opal on the bottom set in Sterling Silver on a 16″ Sterling chain. Both opals are gem quality. The delicate movement and bright colors create a stunning piece of jewelry that will make any woman happy. This will be a fine addition to any woman’s accessories. $125 plus shipping. kjofineart@cox.net With these brilliant colors...
Welo Silver Pendant – Sold
SOLD – Welo Silver Pendant Welo Opal set in .999 fine silver with sterling bail on a burgandy leather cord. SOLD. Contact Me:kjofineart@cox.net Item #:...
Lightning Ridge Crystal Opal Pendant – SOLD
SOLD Lightning Ridge Crystal Opal This gem quality crystal opal is from Lightning Ridge Australia and is set in a hand sculpted .999 fine silver pendant with a sterling bail and 16″ sterling chain. Original handcrafted artisan jewelry by artist KJ Montoya SOLD Contact me: kjofineart@cox.net Pendant including bail is 10x23mm. Opal is 4x6mm Item #:...