Thanks kyricom. Can't help but feeling there is some inherent gender-bias going both ways in a theme like this. I think most females would go for images with a sugary, sweettily, boudoir setting for the jewelry pieces. Let's see how it goes when the scores come out.

Thanks friiskiwi. I need to include some sand to put the ring in context. BTW, I lost that ring to a big wave that swept it away. I now know what it's like to be in a tsunami. I guess Poseidon wanted the ring back Don't tell Poseidon, but it's actually an inexpensive trinket, (good thing)

Thanks Chrys. Appreciate your support.

LOL. Thanks

I guess I'm the lucky one. Yes, I saved one of my better opals for this piece. It has great fire and translucency. It's probably about 20 - 22mm long.