This is a lovely shot, but what I noticed immediately is that I have the same piece! It had belonged to my grandmother, then my mother, now me. Small world. The amethysts in the background look beautiful.
Seems to be 2 focal points in this shot - the light colored broach in the foreground, and the purple ring. The two I think could have been used together, but without another item to compete such as the quartz/stone they are resting on. Specs in background in a member's challenge could have easily been cloned out, but something to pay attention to when shooting (I never seem them either until it's on my monitor) (5)
Cool idea. Matchs pretty well with the rock. Lighting is somewhat dull and could've used some HUmphs. Lots of little grainny spots and dirts in the pic, which could've been avoided with some spot editing. That really kills the effect. Also a Frame of some kind (black and purple?) would do well here. 5
I wisht here was a little more light on the purple crystals to see more detail. Also the focus seems a little soft on the white jewelry. Nice background.
the use of the amythest rock is beautiful to compliment the necklace...my only concern is the lack of contast between the lalic pendant and rhe backround