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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.

Shattuckite Oval Cabochon

The striking shattuckite gemstone cabochon shown here is 32mm long.

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

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Drusy Agate – Dark and Light Blue Marquis Cut Cabochon

The fantastic dark and light blue marquis cut drusy agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 27mm long. 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.