Category Archives: Gemstones for custom orders

Chitor Jade Oval Cabochon

The beautiful pale green flecked oval chitor jade gemstone cabochon shown here is 32mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Chitor is a town near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India where the stone is found. The name Chitor Jade is a colloquial name, given to this mineral by the local people. I sourced this stone from a gemstone supplier who got the stone in Rajasthan. He tells me it’s quite possible this stone has never been traded outside the area where it is found, which could be why I’d never heard of it. So, this is a very unique cabochon!

Reserved – Variscite Oval Cabochon

PLEASE NOTE: This stone is reserved for a lovely customer.

The amazing variscite gemstone cabochon shown here is 35mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

This piece of variscite comes from Utah, USA. 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.

Mary’s Hill Spiderweb Variscite Cabochon

The divine variscite gemstone cabochon shown here is 31mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Reserved – Labradorite Oval Cabochon

This gemstone is reserved for Nicole.

The luminescent labradorite gemstone cabochon shown here is 26mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. Labradorite is a feldspar, and like moonstone, has what is known as the schiller effect. It is also known as spectrolite, black moonstone, and falcon’s eye.

Labradorite is said to bring good luck. It is supposed to aid with healing emotional wounds, calming and reducing negativity.

Moss Agate Oval Cabochon

The lovely soft green swirly oval moss agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 30mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Moss agate is dendritic, meaning it has tree or fern-like inclusions (from the Greek dendron, meaning tree). The inclusions in this piece are chlorite.

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.

Reserved: Pale Shattuckite Oval Cabochon

Please note – this stone is reserved for a lovely client.

The beautiful shattuckite gemstone cabochon shown here is 33mm long.

Shattuckite was first discovered in 1915 in the copper mines of Bisbee, Arizona. This piece is from Namibia. Read more about Shattuckite here.

Lapis Lazuli Round Cabochon

The gorgeous dark blue lapis lazuli gemstone cabochon shown here is 25mm diameter. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Lapis Lazuli has been mined in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years. It is believed to be good for communications and good judgement, for enhancing memory, and to attract success.

Larimar Oval Cabochon

The soft blue larimar gemstone cabochon shown here is 19mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. Larimar is a variety of pectolite only found in the Dominican Republic in the Carribean. It is created by volcanic activity. It is sometimes called Dolphin Stone or Atlantis Stone.

Larimar is thought to be helpful to pregnant women or new mothers, to aid with stress or depression. It is supposed to be good for expressing the emotions, and cleansing emotional blocks.

Blue Chalcedony Oval Cabochon

The divine blue chalcedony gemstone cabochon shown here is 27mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. Chalcedony is a form of silica, comprised of quartz and moganite. It was in use as early as the bronze age.

Blue chalcedony is believed to be an excellent crystal for public speakers and those who speak for a living, such as lawyers, actors and singers. It is thought to generate peace, encourage stillness and calm in the home, and be good for daily journeys to work, or stressful trips involving children.

Phosphosiderite Oval Cabochon

The amazing lavender oval phosphosiderite gemstone cabochon shown here is 25mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

The basic elements that make up Phosphosiderite are phosphorus and iron, hence the name. The word Sideros, meaning iron, comes from the Greek language. Phosphosiderite is found mainly in Argentina and Chile, but has also been found in Germany, USA and Portugal.

The shades of purple in Phosphosiderite are supposed to aid in reducing anger, and to assist in calming down the heightened temperament of a person, bringing about a feeling of peacefulness. It is believed to help heal problems related to the third eye chakra, which is associated with knowledge and perception.

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jewellery handcrafted by ruthie gray