Panache, I've seen your expert work and have most of those pages bookmarked.

Atlanta Cutlery, is where I'm getting the blade. I have some black walnut that has been drying in my shed for about 2 years waiting for a project. I have a rather large aquamarine (my birthstone) that I'm wanting to put in the end of the handle kinda like this:
http://www.tartanweb.com/view/dress_...stone_top.html
I might be able to make the mount but I suck at working metal much more than normal autobody hammer and dolly work. Would be much easier if i could just find a pre made mount and have my buddy cut the stone to fit.