My new Smooth Agates

chewbacca · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:01 pm Post subject: My new Smooth Agates

Well, after long anticipation, my smooth agates arrived today from Denmark. After seeing all the beautiful ones on here, I admit mine were a little disappointing. I was hoping for some nice pink/orange stripy ones, and the ones I got are pretty boring I think. They are also more purple than pink! The nicest one has a pretty big hole in it. Guess they are better than nothing, but I am usually disappointed when I can't hand pick!

Here they are... One is on the bracelet and the other two are in the middle. I updated my Valentine's Bracelet!

Here are some close-ups:

and finally, just the bracelet... I was a little bad today and bought a golden cave because it was so pink with little gold in it, a pink trace and another red/pink prism.

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AnnaChristie · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:20 pm Post subject:

I don't think they are so bad. I love the colors on the one you have on your bracelet. They are mighty fushia though, but with your bracelet they are perfect. I certainly like the smooth better in your pictures. Do you get sparkley? They look like they shimmer, I like that. :D

I'm jealous you found a red pink prism. I can't find one anywhere!

TrollTech · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:00 pm Post subject:

Wow - I would be loving them. I really like that simple pinky one. It is tough to buy unseen, I can understand your feeling there.

The bracelet turned out fabulous regardless...
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binjy · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:07 pm Post subject:

Its tough when there is so much variance in a bead to buy sight unseen, but unfortunately many people here have no other option. I love the one on your bracelet, and your photos are outstanding! :)

Pondshadow · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:28 pm Post subject:

Even if you haven't fallen for your lovely agates, give them time as they may eventually turn out to be your favorites.
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chewbacca · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 11:48 pm Post subject:

I had just admired so many on here that people bought and they were so pretty, and mine just seem kind of "blah". Guess I'm not one of the favorite customers to get the good beads! I'm sure I will enjoy wearing them, but they are such a different color than my faceted one. I was so prepared to like the smooth better and I like the faceted better!

I REALLY wanted a striped one, and by reading on here, I think all of Europe is sold out, right?

Minerva · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:23 am Post subject:

I suspect that a few agates are exceptional, but most are pretty ordinary. My dealer received 30 of them and I had first pick. My two are nice, but other 28 were almost all the same: bright pink with very little stripy detail. I haven't seen any really good ones in Australia and yours actually look better than most of the ones I have seen. Does that cheer you up ? :D

Kensington · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:54 am Post subject:

I really like your agates ... I don't think that I've seen one I don't like yet. I can't notice a hole in yours ... I really like the one with the swirl veins in it :D They are all really different from each other so that is good :D AND that combo is spectacular ... I love your faceted agate ... stunning! :D
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EbonyVault · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:00 am Post subject:

I think they are great, but am sorry you are dissapointed. :cry:
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carla · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:01 am Post subject:

Chewy, They look great on your combo. I think the color is bright but your other beads balance it. Your cave is a very nice soft color.

I did expect to like the smooth ones better but as you say, you need to see them before buying. With such a limited edition, it is hard to do that.
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Troll-Baby · Trollaholic Joined: Oct 15, 2009 Posts: 1087 Location: USA

Beautiful agates, CB! They go very well with the new version of Golden Cave since it does have pink in it.
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wildthing · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:39 am Post subject:

Have pm'ed you :D

rainbow · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:53 am Post subject:

They are lovely!!!!!

Joolz · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:30 pm Post subject:

I think they are lovely and I quite like the holes or imperfections in them, it adds to the beads character :D

flowertroll · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:20 pm Post subject:

I'm sorry you're disappointed! It's always a bit of a gamble when you have to buy unseen, I often have to do that, too, especially with LEs.

I love the agate you put on the bracelet. Which one does have the whole? I couldn't figure that out in the pic.

beadmama · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:38 pm Post subject:

I think they are lovely! I can't wait to see what the postman brings me... tick tock tick tock

Molamola · Trollkeeper Joined: Jul 13, 2008 Posts: 6527 Location: UK

I think they are fabulous, the one on your bracelet is especially gorgeous.
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Fuzzyfeet · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:02 pm Post subject:

I think they are very pretty, but I know what you mean about not being able to choose, I'm always sure they have deliberately sent me the worst bead in the shop :lol: then after a couple of days I realise they have actually sent me a very pretty bead :lol:

purpletibet · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:04 pm Post subject:

Those are beautiful beads, and I love your bracelet! I have yet to get some smooth ones....I may soon but not sure how soon....

I am expecting my faceted ones in the mail today...as well as some more of the new collection :D

Daisylou · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:41 pm Post subject:

I really love your bracelet and the new beads are so pretty...love the variations in them :D

tish · Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:00 pm Post subject:

I THINK THEY ARE LOVELY I ONLY HOPE I CAN STILL BUY ONE LATER IN THE YEAR WHEN THINGS GET BETTER AND THAT THEY DONT ALL SELL OUT
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