[Jewelry making - Article 00715] - [Orchid] Frustrated with final designs

[JanieSEllington]

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    So often I expect to be more pleased with my designs than I am. When
    I hang a pendant around my neck, the stones don't catch the light as
    well as they do lying flat on my workdesk. I just made one today
    with an Almandine Garnet that looks very dark, almost black when
    worn. Any tips on designing with the stones so they catch the light
    when worn? I don't want to put a hole behind them. I tried that with
    amethyst and it made no difference. I have quit using amethyst
    cabochons for this reason. Is it necessary to always use lighter
    colored stones? 

Janie Sue Ellington 

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