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Black Tourmalinated Quartz Cabochon

Black Tourmalinated Quartz Oval Cabochon

The gorgeous black rutile quartz gemstone cabochon shown here is 24mm long. It was mined in Brazil. 

Rutile quartz is thought to act as an antidepressant. It is believed to relieve fears, phobias and anxiety. It is supposed to absorb mercury in cases of poisoning. It is thought to assist with impotence and infertility and help with exhaustion. Rutile quartz is thought to assist with issues of the respiratory tract and thyroid.

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Tourmalinated Quartz and Sterling Silver Ring

Blue Coral Cabochon

Blue Coral Round Cabochon

The lovely blue coral round gemstone cabochon shown here is 19mm diameter. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. 

Coral has been prized as a gem for thousands of years. It is believed to offer protection and to assist with infertility.

Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper Cabochon

Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper Cabochon

The lovely earthy coloured oval poppy jasper gemstone cabochon shown here is 30mm long.  It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper is found at Morgan Hill in California. It probably was formed from sun-dried and oxidized iron-rich clay, whose cracks were filled in by other substances.

Poppy Jasper is said to wake up and energize areas of the body that seem to be sleeping. It is believed to encourage a connection with nature. It apparently inspires a positive attitude and gives the motivation and energy to take creative action. Jasper was thought to drive away evil spirits and protect against snake and spider bites.

Sterling Silver Bow

Sterling Silver Bow

 

Ages ago, my lovely sister wondered if I could create a silver bow for her to wear.

 

Sterling Silver Bow

 

I stored that request in my (not so great!) memory bank, and created this bow recently as a gift for her birthday.

 

Sterling Silver Bow

 

Happy, happy birthday to my dear, gorgeous, wonderful sister!!

Chrysocolla and Granulated Sterling Silver Ring

Chrysocolla and Granulated Sterling Silver Ring

Chrysocolla and Granulated Sterling Silver Ring

 

A lovely customer wondered if I could resize this raw ruby ring to fit. I couldn’t, but I offered to create her another similar ring.

 

Chrysocolla and Granulated Sterling Silver Ring

 

This lovely piece of chrysocolla was the perfect stone for it!

 

Chrysocolla and Granulated Sterling Silver Ring

 

I’m very pleased with the way this ring turned out. Thanks, Niki!

Heart Shaped Sea Glass and Sterling Silver Pendant

Heart Shaped Sea Glass and Sterling Silver Claw Set Pendant

Heart Shaped Sea Glass and Sterling Silver Pendant

Alana had me create this seaglass and sterling silver pendant for a friend of hers a little while ago, and she asked me if I would be able to create her a pendant using a piece of seaglass that she had found.

Heart Shaped Sea Glass and Sterling Silver Pendant

It’s a lovely heartshaped piece, beautifully soft from its time in the ocean!

Heart Shaped Sea Glass and Sterling Silver Pendant

I think it looks as good from the reverse as it does from the front. I hope Alana enjoys it!

Seraphinite Round Cabochon

Seraphinite Round Cabochon

The lovely dark sea green round seraphinite gemstone cabochon shown here is 21mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

The word seraphim refers to angels, and seraphinite is supposed to have gotten its name due to its resemblance to feathers. Seraphinite is mined in a limited area of eastern Siberia in Russia. It was originally known as green chlorite.

Seraphinite is believed to promote self healing and aid with contacting the spirit world.

Labradorite Round Cabochon

Reserved – Labradorite Round Cabochon

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

The luminescent labradorite gemstone cabochon shown here is 22mm 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.

 

Labradorite Wedge Cabochon

Labradorite Wedge Cabochon

The luminescent labradorite gemstone cabochon shown here is 32mm 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.

 

Malachite Cabochon

Spotted Malachite Oval Cabochon

The beautiful malachite gemstone cabochon shown here is 33mm long.

Malachite has a high copper content, which is what gives it that fabulous green colouring. It was given its name because of its resemblance to the leaves of the Mallow plant. Read more about Malachite here.

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Malachite and Sterling Silver Ring