Usually in the Spring, all the colors come out to play. Since I’m still wandering with a black cloud hovering over my head. I gravitated towards the dark side for some pieces. Not that that’s a bad thing, it’s just where I went. I started with some moonstones. Generally when I make bezels, they look something like this:Unoxidized Bezels

Since I was feeling moody, I kinda wanted to see how different the moonstones would look if I set them with a dark back. Like that stupid cloud.

Oxidized Bezels

Oxidized Bezels

Wanna see the difference? This moonstone was set in a a regular, bezel (not oxidized):

Square Rainbow Moonstone Pendant

Square Rainbow Moonstone Pendant

This one on the moody blackened silver:

Rainbow Moonstone Pendant Set On Oxidized Silver

Rainbow Moonstone Pendant Set On Oxidized Silver

I’m not sure which I prefer. Depends on my mood! Here are the rest of the pieces I made. Clicking on any of the photos will bring you to the shop for more details.

Rose Cut Rainbow Moonstone Ring

Rose Cut Rainbow Moonstone Ring

Rose Cut Rainbow Moonstone Bangle Bracelet

Rose Cut Rainbow Moonstone Bangle Bracelet

Moonstone Black Spinel Necklace On Zebra Jade

Moonstone Black Spinel Necklace On Zebra Jade

And to “match”:

Black Spinel Earrings With Rainbow Moonstones Sapphire Briolettes

Black Spinel Earrings With Rainbow Moonstones Sapphire Briolettes

Black Tourmaline Slice Earrings With Diamond Briolette Drops

Black Tourmaline Slice Earrings With Diamond Briolette Drops

Rose Cut Black Diamond Marquise Ring

Rose Cut Black Diamond Marquise Ring

Rose Cut Black Sapphire Ring

Rose Cut Black Sapphire Ring