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Reserved – Parrot Wing Chrysocolla Oval Cabochon

PLEASE NOTE: This cabochon is reserved for a lovely client.

The striking parrot wing chrysocolla gemstone cabochon shown here is 34mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Like malachite, chrysocolla has a high copper content, which is what gives it that fabulous blue/green colouring. The name comes from the Greek chrysos, (gold), and kolla, (glue).

It is believed to have a calming influence, and also to attract love. It is supposed to help heal burns, fever, and detoxify the liver.

Prehnite With Inclusions Oval Cabochon

The beautiful prehnite gemstone cabochon with inclusions shown here is 21mm long.

Prehnite contains calcium and aluminium. It is the first mineral to be named after someone, and was initially discovered in 1789 in Haslach, Harzburg and Oberstein, Germany. It was named for Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn (1733–1785), commander of the military forces of the Dutch colony at the Cape of Good Hope from 1768 to 1780.

Prehnite is thought to be a protective stone. It is believed to be helpful in the healing of gout, anemia and kidney problems, and in toxin removal, stimulating the metabolism as well as regenerating the body.

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Prehnite Oval Cabochon

The lovely prehnite gemstone cabochon shown here is 24mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. This cabochon comes from Wave Hill, Northern Territory, Australia. Extensive deposits of gem quality prehnite occur in the basalt tableland surrounding Wave Hill.

Reserved – Pale Variscite Oval Cabochon

This cabochon is reserved for a lovely client.

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

This piece of variscite comes from Lucin, Utah, USA. 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.

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.

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jewellery handcrafted by ruthie gray