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Variscite Teardrop Cabochon - 30mm

Variscite Teardrop Cabochon

The beautiful variscite gemstone cabochon shown here is 30mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Variscite is a hydrated aluminium phosphate and the rare, bluish-green mineral can be found in aluminium-rich rocks. It is named after Variscia, the old name for Vogtland in Germany.

Variscite is believed to bring peace and harmony to your heart and to help with stress or anxiety. It is thought to be beneficial for anyone who is an invalid or who is caring for someone who has been sick for a long time, especially if they are feeling despair about their illness.

Red Moss Agate Rectangular Cabochon - 39mm

Red Moss Agate Rectangular Cabochon

The lovely red moss agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 39mm long.  It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. 

Moss agate is not banded, and therefore not strictly an Agate in scientific terms; but is included in the agate family. Agate is a variety of chalcedony, a mineral of the quartz family. It is clear to milky white, and is dendritic, meaning it has tree or fern-like inclusions (from the Greek dendron, meaning tree). The inclusions in this piece are probably iron.

Moss agate is known as the agate of warriors, and of gardeners and agriculture. Moss agate helps balance emotional energy. It helps the user to let go of anger and bitterness. It is believed to enhance concentration, persistence, endurance and success in one’s endeavors. It is thought to assist with sensitivities to weather and pollution. Midwives use it to assist in successful birthing.

Tourmalinated Quartz Oval Cabochon

Tourmalinated Quartz Oval Cabochon

The gorgeous black tourmalinated quartz gemstone cabochon shown here is 28mm long. 

Tourmalinated quartz is thought to act as an antidepressant. It is believed to relieve fears, phobias and anxiety. It is supposed to absorb mercury in cases of poisoning. It is thought to assist with impotence and infertility and help with exhaustion. Tourmalinated quartz is thought to assist with issues of the respiratory tract and thyroid.

Orbicular Ocean Jasper Teardrop Cabochon 27mm

Orbicular Ocean Jasper Teardrop Cabochon

The gorgeous orbicular ocean jasper gemstone cabochon shown here is 27mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

This stone was found in Madagascar. Jasper is believed to encourage personal bravery and help people gain independence. It is thought to help cure gynecological problems and to strengthen the stomach. Some believe it can help bring rain, and it has been used as a protection against evil spirits and snake and spider bites.

Rhodochrosite Teardrop Cabochon 25mm

Rhodochrosite Teardrop Cabochon

The beautiful rhodochrosite cabochon shown here is 25mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

The pink color of rhodochrosite is caused by the element manganese, and it is formed when manganese is dissolved by ground water and combines with a carbonate material and then drips off the ceiling of caves and crevices deep underground. It can be found in Argentina; Peru; Colorado and Montana, USA; and Quebec, Canada. It is commonly found in the form of stalactites and stalagmites in the caves of Argentina. Rhodochrosite (the word means rose-colored) often forms pink and white bands.

Botryoidal Drusy Carnelian Cabochon 43mm

Botryoidal Drusy Carnelian Cabochon

The botryoidal drusy carnelian freeform gemstone cabochon shown here is 43mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Kaleidoscope Jasper Shield Cabochon 32mm

Kaleidoscope Jasper Shield Cabochon

The stunning kaleidoscope jasper gemstone cabochon shown here is 32mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Jasper is believed to encourage personal bravery and help people gain independence. It is thought to help cure gynecological problems and to strengthen the stomach. Some believe it can help bring rain, and it has been used as a protection against evil spirits and snake and spider bites.

Brecciated Mookaite Oval Cabochon Pair

Brecciated Mookaite Oval Cabochon Pair

The beautiful mookaite gemstone cabochons shown here are 20mm long, and are available to be handcrafted into a custom made piece for you.

Mookaite is silicified porcelanite, which forms in silt-stone from the lower Cretaceous period that is found over much of the Carnarvon Basin in Western Australia. The name Mookaite is derived from Mooka Creek, where the rock is mined. According to locals, the Aboriginal word “mooka” means “running waters”.

Mookaite is believed to be a healing stone that bestows strength. It is said to shield the wearer from difficult situations and to connect us to loved ones who have passed away. It is thought to assist with assessing problems and making decisions. Mookaite is used to treat glandular or stomach disorders, hernias, ruptures and water retention.

Wavelite Pointed Teardrop Cabochon 27mm

Wavelite Pointed Teardrop Cabochon

The fabulous wavelite gemstone cabochon shown here is 27mm long.  It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Wavelite was named in 1805 for its discoverer William Wavell (1750-1829), a physician in Devonshire, England.

Wavelite is used to improve decision-making and intuition. It is also used to calm anger. It is believed to help gently raise issues deep in the psyche such as abuse and trauma and help with emotional healing.

This wavelite is found in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas.