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Carnelian Cabochon

Reserved – Carnelian Oval Cabochon

Please note: this stone is reserved for a lovely client!

The creamy carnelian gemstone cabochon shown here is 40mm long. 

Carnelian is a variety of the silica mineral chalcedony, which has been coloured by impurities of iron oxide. The colour can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black. It is commonly found in Brazil, India, Siberia, and Germany.

Cocoa Brown Drusy Agate Cabochon

Drusy Agate – Cocoa Brown Oval Cabochon

The cocoa brown drusy agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 28mm 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.

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Cocoa Brown Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Moss Agate Semicircle Cabochon

Moss Agate Semicircle Cabochon

The beautiful soft moss agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 27mm long. 

Moss agate was the agate of warriors. 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.

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Moss Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Grey Titanium Coated Drusy Agate Cabochon

Drusy Agate – Grey Titanium Oval Cabochon

The mysterious grey titanium coated drusy agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 28mm 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.

The titanium coating is applied to the natural drusy stone using an environmentally friendly process called Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) that uses only electricity to deposit a thin coating (measured in angstroms) of titanium, silver, gold, cobalt or other high-grade natural metallic. The PVD process not only enhances and preserves the natural beauty and durability of druzy, but also the planet and ecosystems that created it.

Treat this titanium druzy as an opal or pearl. A mild soap and water rinse will maintain the color and clarity of the optical surface of your druzy for a lifetime!

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Grey Titanium Coated Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

 

Gold Titanium Coated Drusy Agate Cabochon

Drusy Agate – Gold Titanium Oval Cabochon

The glittering gold titanium coated drusy agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 23mm 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.

The titanium coating is applied to the natural drusy stone using an environmentally friendly process called Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) that uses only electricity to deposit a thin coating of titanium, silver, gold, cobalt or other high-grade natural metal. Treat this titanium druzy as you would an opal or pearl. A mild soap and water rinse will maintain the color and clarity of the optical surface of your druzy for a lifetime.

Pale Pink Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Pale Pink Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Pale Pink Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

 

Via email, Maggie and I went through some choices from my gemstone collection, and I sent her pictures of a couple of stones that I hadn’t listed yet.

 

Pale Pink Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

 

She chose this pale pink drusy agate, which is just divine!

 

Pale Pink Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

 

Thanks, Maggie, it was a pleasure to create this ring for you. I’m looking forward to our next collaboration!

Sterling Silver and Opal Pendant

Sterling Silver and Opal Pendant

 

 

Jeff contacted me to see if I could create a pendant using an opal that he got in the opal fields.

Sterling Silver and Opal Pendant

 

The pendant was to be a birthday gift for his wife.

Sterling Silver and Opal Pendant

 

I was glad to be able to help, and I think the end result is great! Thanks, Jeff!

Pink Titanium Coated Drusy Agate Cabochon

Drusy Agate – Pink Titanium Oval Cabochon

The sweet pink titanium coated drusy agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 26mm 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.

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Pink Titanium-Coated Drusy and Sterling Silver Ring

Stormy Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Stormy Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Stormy Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

 

I was listing some new additions to my gemstone collection on my FaceBook page, and Sarah fell in love with this stormy blue drusy cabochon.

 

Stormy Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

 

She messaged me, and we arranged for it to be made into a ring for her.

 

Stormy Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

 

Thanks, Sarah, this was a gorgeous ring to create, and you were lovely to work with!

Pale Green Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant and Aventurine and Sterling Silver Earring Set

Pale Green Drusy Agate Pendant and Aventurine Earring Set

Pale Green Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant

 

I created this pendant and earrings set in collaboration with a beautiful customer. We worked together to match the stones and come up with the design idea.

 

Aventurine and Sterling Silver Earrings

 

The shape of the pieces mirror the pattern in the drusy. The pieces are for a gift for Sonia’s daughter, a Taurean – the stones are both birthstones for the sign of Taurus, so very fitting!

 

Pale Green Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant and Aventurine and Sterling Silver Earring Set

 

Thanks so much, Sonia, it was such a pleasure and an honour to collaborate with you.