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Sterling Silver Sphere Pendant

I made one of these silver sphere pendants for my mother-in-law for Christmas. In the rush, I didn’t have time to photograph it.

Sterling Silver Sphere Pendant

Providentially, it was accidentally lost, and she asked if I could make another one!

Sterling Silver Sphere Pendant

It is hollow inside. I love the soft finish.

Sterling Silver Sphere Pendant

I’m thinking of adding these to the shop – let me know if you’re interested!

Sterling Silver Tree of Life Ring

Adam wanted a special ring for his wife for their 15th wedding anniversary which is coming up soon.

Sterling Silver Tree of Life Ring

Adam told me he would like a Tree of Life ring, and sent me a few pictures that he liked. Keeping those in mind, I designed a ring for him.

Sterling Silver Tree of Life Ring

What a lovely idea for a wedding anniversary gift, so personal and unique!

Sterling Silver Tree of Life Ring

Twin Butterfly Pendants in Sterling Silver

Keith contacted me via my website as there are two very special girls who have a birthday coming up – soon to be one year old twins. Keith wanted two butterfly pendants made for them.

Twin Butterfly Sterling Silver Pendants

Keith plans to have their names engraved on one of the butterfly wings.

Twin Butterfly Sterling Silver Pendants

What a lovely idea for a present!

Twin Butterfly Sterling Silver Pendants

Thanks Keith!

Sterling Silver and Garnet Crown Set Ring

The very last piece that I made in my training course last year was this sterling silver and garnet crown set ring. It’s a bit of a departure from my normal style, but I like it!

Garnet Crown Set Sterling Silver Ring 2

I specifically chose a garnet because my lovely sister who lives on the other side of the world has just turned 50, and she likes garnets.

Garnet Crown Set Sterling Silver Ring 3

Happiest of birthdays, dearest Christina! xxx

Peridot Triangle Ring and Earrings Set

My cousin commissioned me to make a set of earrings and a ring for his lovely girlfriend.

Peridot Triangle Ring and Earrings

The design needed to be small, with a green stone, and a little bit unusual. We Facebook messaged back and forth, and together, we came up with a design which incorporated those concepts!

Peridot Triangle Ring and Earrings

I hope Laura liked them, and what a nice partner she has!!! 🙂

What is Drusy Agate?

The term “drusy” comes from the word “druse”, which refers to a rock surface (usually a cavity) covered with tiny individual crystals, such as are found inside geodes or in larger pockets of mineral deposits.

Sea Green Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Drusy crystals take hundreds or even thousands of years to form. They form as molten rock begins to cool with trapped gases inside. The gases cause gaps in the rock. As ground water carrying dissolved silica is forced into a porous area of the rock for century after century, tiny crystals form on the surfaces or in cavities of the rock, forming a blanket of crystals.

Medium Bright Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

These rocks are split open to reveal the crystals within.  Cabochons are then cut from the surface of the rock capturing the drusy elements.

Sky Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant

The most commonly found drusy is quartz (agate or chalcedony), but many other species can exist in this form.

Purple Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant

Naturally colored quartz drusy is found almost exclusively in muted colors such as white, grey, tan and cream. Many quartz pieces, though, are dyed black or other vivid colors such as purple, red, green and blue, and some are coated with titanium or other metallic vapor which creates various iridescent finishes. You can read more about gemstone treatments here.

Pink Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring 1

I love working with drusy, because as well as being incredibly beautiful, no piece is ever the same!

Orange Red Marquis Cut Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Some of the pieces shown here are available for sale in my online shop. I am currently only working with natural stones, which I am happy to custom-make into rings or pendants similar to the ones shown here if you would like one.  Do contact me for a quote, won’t you!!

Apricot Orange Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Amazonite and Sterling Silver Claw Set Ring

Amazonite and Sterling Silver Claw Set Ring

This ring was the second last piece I made for my Vocational Course. The design was one provided by the school, as the task was to learn claw/basket setting.  I chose the stone though!!

Amazonite and Sterling Silver Claw Set Ring

I made the ring particularly for my mum, for her birthday.  She’s delighted with it!! Hooray!!

Sea Green Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant

My dear friend Sophie chose this piece of drusy agate and I made it into a pendant for her.

Sea Green Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant

It’s the first pendant I’ve made with drusy, and I’m really happy with the way it turned out!

Sea Green Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant 

Soph was really pleased with it, and I plan to create some more soon!! 🙂

 

Coffee Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

Coffee Coloured Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

I asked my dear friend Morgan to choose a drusy agate cabochon from my collection, and I made it into a ring for her.

Coffee Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

She wanted it to look a bit old-fashioned, so we designed it with a half-round shank, and I gave the silver a very matt finish.

Coffee Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

She is thrilled with it, so I am very happy!!