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Gemstones & Bullets
I have been collecting precious stones since I was about 10 years old. I have a sizable collection, and although I have never been a fan of brilliant cut stones (or diamonds, for that matter - I'll never buy a cut diamond), I found a few in my collection that matched up pretty well with some jacketed hollow point bullets I recently fired out of various guns underwater.
Clockwise from top left, blue topaz in .45 HST 230gr, African sapphire in 9mm HST 147gr, tsavorite in .40 HST 165gr, peridot in 9mm HST 147gr, pink sapphire in .38 Special 110gr DPX.
September 29th, 2012 - 12:08
Can i come by later so we can hold each other and listen to Coldplay?
September 29th, 2012 - 13:34
Ha, maybe you two will see sparks
September 29th, 2012 - 14:06
You had your chance.
September 29th, 2012 - 19:50
Not fair, I’m too far away
September 29th, 2012 - 12:55
I think that you’ve just invented shooter’s Bling!
September 29th, 2012 - 13:55
The wife really liked those and asked if they were brooches. Something like that would definitely make for some nice jewelry for gun enthusiasts!
September 29th, 2012 - 14:10
You should figure out a way to sell those as jewelery without the sharp edges.
September 29th, 2012 - 22:42
And hopefully without the lead too.
September 29th, 2012 - 22:42
Beautiful!
September 30th, 2012 - 05:22
Beautiful! indeed. Is there any way I can buy one, even without the Gemstone they have a rare beauty
September 30th, 2012 - 14:24
Did you know that the Daily Mail website here in the UK has linked and mentioned this article?
Interestingly when it was published, it referred to you as an Ex-Marine, however it has been changed so it no longer mentions it.
September 30th, 2012 - 14:26
Yeah, they emailed me about it. Really nice people.
October 1st, 2012 - 07:10
Absolutely stunning! And very creative. I found your link on MissK’s World blog and haven’t been able to stop reading. Just blew my entire Monday morning with you and a pot of coffee. You just got a new regular.
October 1st, 2012 - 11:11
These need to be pendants. I’ve seen some being sold on etsy but none as gorgeous as these. I really want one. I really want the blue one. This is making me sad I don’t have guns to fire underwater.
October 1st, 2012 - 16:03
Where can I buy these? I would wear a pair of these as earrings in a heartbeat. Please contact me at your convenience.
Sincerely Yours,
Anne
October 1st, 2012 - 16:07
Anne,
Working on it! Thanks for your interest. I’ll keep your email if/when they come to market.
Andrew
October 1st, 2012 - 18:27
Shoot me an email as well when you start selling these. They are amazing!
October 1st, 2012 - 18:57
i put a pic on my FB page and one person said how neat they would be for horse bridle decor. might be big in the horse owner communities.
i would love to hear if and when you might have them for retail purchase.
October 2nd, 2012 - 20:14
Here is another vote for “when”! And, then, sooner rather than later! Please email with any additional information. Would be particularly interested, and very appreciative, if you would entertain a custom order offer in the next few weeks. Thanking you in advance!
January 6th, 2013 - 19:59
I would love to buy some of this jewelry, please let me know if you do start selling it!!
thanks,
Pat
October 1st, 2012 - 16:28
Hi Andrew, Lovely pieces, please let me know when you have the naked bullet flowers for sale. Thank you.
October 1st, 2012 - 16:36
I’m with Ann. Add me to your email list when there is a possibility to purchace.
Thank You,
Jennifer
October 1st, 2012 - 17:09
Forget the tag-line Guns N’ Roses, here’s a few others you could call your company. Boy Meets Girl, Jack And Jill, Life and Death, BITTERSWEET, Fragments And Fragrance. I’ve thought of so many cool names for you to name your own jewelry made with bullets, the name alone would sell your creations all by its self. BTW & FYI I’m a Florist and quite creative. I also have an easy idea how to smooth out the rough edges without changing the contour of the flower. I have a great friend who owns a Harley Davidson dealership that would embrace your art. Also, I’m sure it would sell quite well in any Tattoo/Piercing shop.
October 1st, 2012 - 17:11
Wow those are beautiful. I’d also like to know if you ever decide to sell them as jewelry.
October 1st, 2012 - 17:25
I would also like to know if these ever make it to market.
October 1st, 2012 - 17:45
Please also let me know when these are available for sale! I’d love to make a pendant out of one!
October 1st, 2012 - 18:41
Very interested in making a deal with you for a few pieces. My husband buys gold and we have quite a few gems and stones we can send for your pieces. He removes the stones before having the gold melted down. We have various sizes, types, and colors. We have opals, cubic zirconias, tigers eye, turquois, perodite …. Please let me know if we can work something out.
October 1st, 2012 - 19:01
Andrew, how unique! Can’t wait till they are available. Want to give one as a Brithday gift. Hopefully can get one by December.
October 1st, 2012 - 20:48
These would make killer (pardon the pun) cufflinks – please keep me posted if you come up with something, very interested, these are very cool!
October 1st, 2012 - 22:04
I would LOVE a pin , dangle earrings & a ring of those (somehow)
October 2nd, 2012 - 06:11
Please add my name to the list if you decide to sell! An idea would be to add a magnet to the back and these would look great on the fridge.
October 2nd, 2012 - 07:14
These are AMAZING!!! Love this. Let me know if you ever decide to offer them for sale! I think you just found another career opportunity
October 2nd, 2012 - 09:28
I’m with Anne and the rest, please let me know when you are selling them. I think they are really unique and beautiful. Thanks.
October 2nd, 2012 - 09:50
Please add me to the list of people interested in purchasing one, should they come available. Great Blog!
October 2nd, 2012 - 09:51
Where can we buy these? save my email I want one when you start selling them. They are amazing!
October 2nd, 2012 - 10:14
These are beautiful!! Please let me know when you are selling them.
October 2nd, 2012 - 10:20
The gemstone bullet jewelry is unique and beautiful. Have you thought about selling any? Thanks.
October 2nd, 2012 - 10:26
Follow-up – please please keep my e-mail for when you do decide to market them. Thanks!!!!!!
October 2nd, 2012 - 10:41
Do you sell these, I love them!!!
October 2nd, 2012 - 11:34
Andrew, I saw a story on you as well as a video of you shooting under water on the Huff Post. Great Video. I would love to know when you start selling these, would love to buy one for my wife. Email me when you start having them for sale.
October 2nd, 2012 - 11:41
I came here looking to see if you actually sold these. I was really interested in buying one. I even love the plain ones that don’t have the gemstones. These are gorgeous!
October 2nd, 2012 - 16:36
I must say you have stumbled upon a money making deal….I’m very interested in the jewelry too. Please contact me when it hits the market. Congrats and thank you!
October 2nd, 2012 - 16:37
I agree! I saw this article on my Flipboard and came to see if you sold these. I don’t care if they have the gems or not. I thought they would make gorgeous decor pieces and jewelry. Let me know if you start selling them!
October 2nd, 2012 - 21:07
Hi, Andrew-
Great blog–very even-handed. From your writing and videos, it also seems you have a strong sense of intuition, a quality rarely found in men.
You should go to the “Shark Tank” folks with your jewelry — perfect match!
October 3rd, 2012 - 05:58
Let me know when you are ready to sell. Please!
October 4th, 2012 - 21:51
Put me on the list too. They are AMAZING!
Great blog too!
October 5th, 2012 - 06:42
Are you selling these? I would definitely buy one…very beautiful…btw you are Hot!!
October 6th, 2012 - 08:57
these are absolutely beautiful, I have a very large loose gem collection myself. you have a very novel idea here…..to bad guns scare me.
October 7th, 2012 - 18:26
Send me an email when you start selling them thank you
October 8th, 2012 - 23:56
Let me know when you’re ready to sell these, too, please! Gorgeous
October 9th, 2012 - 10:44
Hello, I think these are gorgeous. I think the bullets could be be cast in clear resin (like a cabochon) for necklaces or jewelry so that the sharp edges and lead wouldn’t be harmful. In fact, I would love to buy some of these if you’re willing.
October 11th, 2012 - 06:27
Want a pin or a brooch for mom in law. Add my email to the list please.
October 14th, 2012 - 12:57
These are gorgeous! I think the bullets used are Remington Golden Sabers, (yep, I’m a gun nut and old disabled vet). Please put me ALSO, on your list if you ever decide to sell these, (with or without the stones). Thank you…
P.S. I’ve shown these to a few friends and ALL the women want them, including my wife…
October 16th, 2012 - 13:13
Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love!
October 16th, 2012 - 17:52
I’d been hoping someone would make something like this and then I found your site while researching on ammo. Please, let me know if and when you start selling them.
October 19th, 2012 - 13:14
I’ve been looking everywhere for someone who sells these! If you start selling them count me in
can I buy them without the gems though?
December 29th, 2012 - 12:33
Count me in on plain earrings. I have been wanting a pair since I saw the picture of the “death flowers” on facebook a few months back. Now after Christmas I am searching for them and this is where I landed. Please e-mail me as well if/when these would be available to purchase. Thanks!
January 6th, 2013 - 18:51
Beautiful! If you ever decide to sell these i would totally buy one- with or without a gemstone.
January 18th, 2013 - 10:17
These are beautiful but, unfortunately you’ve clearly exposed the lead inside these jacketed bullets. What did you use to protect people from lead exposure and how long will it last?
January 18th, 2013 - 19:03
Yes, I know. That’s why I haven’t sold them yet.
March 5th, 2013 - 10:17
Hi Andrew – I am reaching out from a design company in NYC. I would love to speak to you a bit more about these pieces if you could email me when you have the chance.
-MM