A very purple pen

[jalbert]

I just finished this pen, which I made from transparent purple acrylic, Argentium silver, and amethysts. Stone setting has been my latest skill to try learning, so I wanted to make a pen with some gemstones incorporated. I made the trim and clip from a large ingot of silver I cut down and rolled out to the appropriate dimensions for each piece. I set 4mm AAA grade natural amethysts in the clip using a traditional grain setting technique. The pen is about 5,25" long when capped, with 13mm cap threads .

 

[duncsuss]

Beautifully done, John - this is fantastic.

 

[CjG78]

What a stunning pen! Beautifully done. A true artist

 

[mark james]

Purple works! I love the skill set for your pens - I love hearing Dixieland jazz Trombone that I could never play; and I love seeing your pens that I will never come close to. I appreciate the Masters.

 

[Dalecamino]

Everything you learn, you learn well. Beautiful pen John.

 

[magpens]

Beautiful ! ! !

To double-up on the superlatives . . . . Exquisitely B*E*A*U*T*I*F*U*L !!!!!

 

[Jim15]

Awesome work!

 

[Penultimate]

Another absolutely beautiful pen. How did you set the rings?

 

[Jontello]

Incredible

 

[GaryMGg]

Absolutely stunning!

 

[moke]

Now THAT is craftsmanship!!

 

[Alchemist]

Wonderful!!!

 

[tomtedesco]

Love it.

 

[Ironwood]

Awesome John, absolutely awesome.

 

[TDahl]

Very nice.