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Prasiolite Cabochons (6mm Round Rose Cut)

Prasiolite Cabochons (6mm Round Rose Cut)

The prasiolite gemstone cabochons shown here are 6mm in diameter, and are available to be handcrafted into custom pieces for you.

Prasiolite is sometimes known as green amethyst (a misnomer as amethyst is purple!) or lime citrine.

Unakite Oval Cabochon

Unakite Oval Cabochon

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

Unakite, also known as epidote, is a combination of pink orthoclase feldspar, green epidote, and (generally) colorless quartz. Unakite gets it’s name from the Unakas mountains of North Carolina where it was first discovered. It is believed to lift your spirits if you are feeling low.

Caramel Cream Drusy Agate Gemstone Cabochon

Reserved – Drusy Agate – Caramel Cream Oval Cabochon

Please note: This stone is reserved for a lovely client.

The caramel cream drusy agate oval gemstone cabochon shown here is 32mm long. 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 possibly 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.

Medium Black Onyx Checkerboard Cabochon

Medium Black Onyx Checkerboard Cabochon

The beautiful black onyx cabochon shown here is 23mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Black onyx is a type of quartz. In Greek mythology, Eros clipped Aphrodite’s fingernails while she slept, littering them across a beach; forcing The Fates to turn them to stone which produced onyx.

Black Onyx Checkerboard Faceted Cabochon

Large Black Onyx Checkerboard Cabochon

The beautiful black onyx cabochon shown here is 29mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Black onyx is a type of quartz. In Greek mythology, Eros clipped Aphrodite’s fingernails while she slept, littering them across a beach; forcing The Fates to turn them to stone which produced onyx.

I used a similar cabochon to create this custom piece:

Checkerboard Black Onyx and Sterling Silver Ring