I was recently contacted by Greg, who was after something special for his partner Fi.
They both came to visit me, and Fi was able to choose her very own gemstones from my collection.
A quick measure with my ring sizers, and I created these treasures. I love the blend of amethyst, moonstone and labradorite – it may be a Pisces thing!
I do have lots of smaller gemstones in many gorgeous colours, so if you’d like something similar, do let me know!
The enormous amethyst gemstone cabochon shown here is 39mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek ἀ a- (‘not’) and μέθυστος methustos (‘intoxicated’), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness.
Amethyst is believed to protect you from drunkeness and poisoning, and to help with insomnia and bring pleasant dreams.
The lovely white scolecite gemstone cabochon shown here is 33mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.
Scolecite is a form of zeolite. This gemstone was mined and cut in India.
Scolecite is believed to be useful for calming agressive tendencies. It is thought to bring good fortune. Scolecite is believed to be good for all blood related disorders.
My lovely friend Margaret is an artist, and I met her when she commissioned me to create this coherent wave pendant for her to wear to her art exhibition, Bliss.
The symbol is for infinity, of course, and also represents the number eight, which is a very lucky number in Asia and kept cropping up throughout Margaret’s painting journey!
We selected the turquoise, chrysoprase and amazonite as they were such delicious water colours, and I added the sparkling white topaz which reminds me of the sparkling water too.
Flirting with the Light (painting by Margaret Ingles)
Thanks, Margaret, your visions are lovely, and you’re a joy to work with!
One of my dear customers, Charmaine, asked me to create her this malachite ring for a special function she is attending.
She is such a sweetie to work with, and it was my pleasure!
I love this lighter malachite, it’s just gorgeous. Thanks, Charmaine!
I was very happy when Bek asked to make this stunning piece of drusy into a bespoke ring for her.
The sparkle is wonderful, and the ring is a great one for every occasion!
If you’d like your own ring, you can choose your favourite stone from my gemstone collection, and I’d love to create it into something lovely for you!
The stunning mookaite gemstone cabochon shown here is 32mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant 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.
PLEASE NOTE: This gemstone is reserved for a lovely client.
The glowing aragonite gemstone cabochon shown here is 25mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.
Aragonite was named in 1797 for Aragon, which is 25 km from Guadalajara, Spain. Massive deposits of oolitic aragonite sand are found on the seabed in the Bahamas. Aragonite forms naturally in as a mineral deposit in various aquatic environments.
Aragonite is believed to aids calcium absorption, and to stop night twitches and muscle spasms. It is thought to warm the extremities and energize the entire body.
The pomegranate red drusy agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 25mm across. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. You can read more about what drusy agate is here.
Agate is traditionally believed to help you to discern truth, improve memory and concentration, increase stamina, prevent insomnia and ensure pleasant dreams, enhance personal courage, protect you against danger, and provide a calming influence.
This drusy cabochon has been dyed. You can read more about gemstone treatments here. In order to keep your drusy looking good, it is recommended that you do not get it wet or expose it to sunlight for prolonged periods. Your piece can be cleaned using a soft silver polishing cloth.
The cabochon on the right is reserved for a lovely customer.
The fabulous labradorite cabochons shown here are 15mm long. They are available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring, earrings 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.