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On 6/8/2022 at 5:46 PM, IlikeInksandIcannotlie said:

Monteverde Olivine perhaps?

 

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On 6/8/2022 at 1:53 PM, Paul-in-SF said:

I think the biggest problem with matching a gemstone is that you are trying to capture what is essentially refraction of light in a completely different medium; so although "accurate" to some of the colors in the photo, what you end up with are a lot of murky light greens (in my opinion). Maybe something with shimmer in it would come closer. 

 

Peridot is also my birthstone, and I've never liked it. Someone gave me a fairly sizeable Peridot, unmounted, for my birthday, and I've never done anything with it. 

 

I mounted a sizable stone and put it on a chain, but that is so much easier as a woman. I think you will have to carry a pocket watch and add a chain?

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How about an ink that is not a perfect match, but is a wonderful ink. It is too opaque to match a peridot, but it is lovely.  Here is an image from @Jan2016.

 

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I mounted a sizable stone and put it on a chain, but that is so much easier as a woman. I think you will have to carry a pocket watch and add a chain?

 

I was thinking of a pinkie ring, but I don't much like to wear jewelry beyond my wedding ring and sometimes a wristwatch. Actually, a peridot is probably a good stone for a pinkie ring, because a large stone is affordable and will show up, without showing off.  Maybe I'll reconsider. 

 

My father years ago brought me back a pretty but oddly-shaped fire opal from his trip to Australia, and I haven't done anything with that either. It's too big for a ring, and I can't think what else to do with it. 

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Peridot is also my birthstone, and I've never liked it. Someone gave me a fairly sizeable Peridot, unmounted, for my birthday, and I've never done anything with it. 

 

How sizeable is sizeable, though? Can it be turned into a cap finial ornament on a large pen?

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How sizeable is sizeable, though? Can it be turned into a cap finial ornament on a large pen?

 

Well, that's something I haven't thought of, so I went and took another look at it. It is big enough, I think, but it is oval and not round, so not perfect for the job. Nevertheless I think it could be made to work, if I can find an appropriate pen, and then find someone to do the work. 

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I was thinking of a pinkie ring, but I don't much like to wear jewelry beyond my wedding ring and sometimes a wristwatch. Actually, a peridot is probably a good stone for a pinkie ring, because a large stone is affordable and will show up, without showing off.  Maybe I'll reconsider. 

 

My father years ago brought me back a pretty but oddly-shaped fire opal from his trip to Australia, and I haven't done anything with that either. It's too big for a ring, and I can't think what else to do with it. 

 

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How sizeable is sizeable, though? Can it be turned into a cap finial ornament on a large pen?

 

Yep, that was my thought. I love the finials with gemstones.

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Yep, that was my thought. I love the finials with gemstones.

 

So who makes pens like that? Or alters existing pens like that? I have a couple of candidates for alteration, or it might be interesting to have a pen made so there is some color connection between the gem and the body of the pen. 

 

I don't think I've ever seen a pen with a gem in the finial. How is it presented? Is it embedded in clear acrylic or something, and then shaped to replace the old finial? 

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I am pretty sure Jim Hinze could do it.  I think I've seen Shawn Newton do it.    Let me see if I can find pictures.

 

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I think you may need to have a bezel set, but an experienced pen maker can do it.

 

Here are some samples.

 

 

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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@Misfit No decisions yet.   I have a bottle of Chiku-Rin and picked up samples of Troublemaker Hanging Rice, Pennonia Almazold, R&K Alt-Goldgrun, GvF-C Olive Green. Straits Pen Slowpoke Green, Sailor Shikiori Rikyu-Cha 

Vinta Sea Kelp, Platinum Citrus Black was too dirty.

 

Robert Oster Moss & Oklahoma City were too blue.

 

Diamine Meadow was too green.

 

 

I am hoping to do a side by side comparison of the inks in the near future to hopefully figure out what fits the best.

 

 

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I completely forgot to mention that Diamine Calligraphy Passion might be what you're looking for too.  "German Exclusive" that is available to everyone from Fountainfeder at the least!

Nick Stewart makes everything look good:
https://nickstewart.ink/2018/04/23/diamine-calligraphy-passion/

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6 hours ago, frolic838 said:

@Misfit No decisions yet.   I have a bottle of Chiku-Rin and picked up samples of Troublemaker Hanging Rice, Pennonia Almazold, R&K Alt-Goldgrun, GvF-C Olive Green. Straits Pen Slowpoke Green, Sailor Shikiori Rikyu-Cha 

Vinta Sea Kelp, Platinum Citrus Black was too dirty.

 

Robert Oster Moss & Oklahoma City were too blue.

 

Diamine Meadow was too green.

 

 

I am hoping to do a side by side comparison of the inks in the near future to hopefully figure out what fits the best.

 

 

 

 

OOO I look forward to seeing the comparison.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The base inknis darker than you probably want, but Birmingham Emerald Fusion has an amazing bright green sheen that might work. Especially on good papers.

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The base inknis darker than you probably want, but Birmingham Emerald Fusion has an amazing bright green sheen that might work. Especially on good papers.

A green ink with a green sheen?

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A green ink with a green sheen?

Yeah. It wowed my the first time I saw it. When cleaning the pen (even just swirling the nib in water) it is almost highlighter bright. See the attached photo. 

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Alt-GoldGrun is one of my favorite inks, Diamine Meadow is brighter yellow- green I use in Spring.  Peridot is my birthstone too. 

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I have 22 green-greenish inks, and none a Peridot.

 

Perhaps a mix of Edelstein Jade and Aventurine?

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