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Blue Chalcedony Oval Cabochon

The divine blue chalcedony gemstone cabochon shown here is 27mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. Chalcedony is a form of silica, comprised of quartz and moganite. It was in use as early as the bronze age.

Blue chalcedony is believed to be an excellent crystal for public speakers and those who speak for a living, such as lawyers, actors and singers. It is thought to generate peace, encourage stillness and calm in the home, and be good for daily journeys to work, or stressful trips involving children.

Drusy Agate – Lilac Purple Marquis Cut Cabochon

The gorgeous lilac purple marquis cut drusy agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 38mm long. You can read more about what drusy agate is here.

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Phosphosiderite Oval Cabochon

The amazing lavender oval phosphosiderite gemstone cabochon shown here is 25mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

The basic elements that make up Phosphosiderite are phosphorus and iron, hence the name. The word Sideros, meaning iron, comes from the Greek language. Phosphosiderite is found mainly in Argentina and Chile, but has also been found in Germany, USA and Portugal.

The shades of purple in Phosphosiderite are supposed to aid in reducing anger, and to assist in calming down the heightened temperament of a person, bringing about a feeling of peacefulness. It is believed to help heal problems related to the third eye chakra, which is associated with knowledge and perception.

Lepidolite with Pink Tourmaline Oval Cabochon

The beautiful pink tourmaline in lepidolite gemstone cabochon shown here is 44mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

This stone comes from California, USA.

Lepidolite with pink tourmaline is belived to assist in harnessing the vibrations of love and radiating that love back into the environment.

Lepidolite Oval Cabochon

The wonderful lepidolite gemstone cabochon shown here is 35mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. This stone comes from Africa.

Lepidolite is a form of mica. It is one of the major sources of the rare alkali metals rubidium and caesium. In 1861 Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff extracted 150 kg of lepidolite and yielded a few grams of rubidium salts for analysis, and therefore discovered the new element rubidium.

Lepidolite is understood to be a stone of joy and gratitude, teaching us to truly express without inhibitions or fears of failure. It assists in bringing peace out of chaos and balance out of imbalance. Lepidolite is thought to dispel negative energies.

Ruby Zoisite Oval Cabochon

The rich oval ruby zoisite gemstone cabochon shown here is 31mm long.

First discovered in 1954 in Tanzania, Ruby zoisite is a composite of green zoisite with black tschermakite and ruby crystals. It is also known as anyolite, which comes from the word for “green” in the native language of the Masai tribe.

Ruby Zoisite is believed to overcome laziness. It is thought to enhance fertility and to help with diseases of the reproductive system. It is said to encourage you to be an individual and to stimulate creativity.

I used this cabochon to create this custom piece:

Rhodonite Oval Cabochon

The subtle oval rhodonite gemstone cabochon shown here is 31mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Rhodonite is usually a soft pink, sometimes shot through with black strands of manganese oxide. Iits name comes from the Greek rhodos, meaning rosy. It is sometimes known as the stone of love.

Rhodonite is thought to soothe the nervous system. It is believed to be an emotional balancer, and to heal emotional shock. It is supposed to promote love.

Flower Jasper Cabochon

The pretty flower jasper gemstone cabochon shown here is 35mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Jasper is believed to encourage personal bravery and help people gain independence. It is thought to help cure gynecological problems and to strengthen the stomach. Some believe it can help bring rain, and it has been used as a protection against evil spirits and snake and spider bites.

Birdseye Rhyolite Cabochon

The sweet birdseye rhyolite gemstone cabochons shown here are 24mm long, and are available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Rhyolite is a volcanic rock. It is sometimes known as Rainforest Jasper. Its occurrence is quite widespread throughout the world. Pre-historic quarries of rhyolite have been discovered in the location of east Pennsylvania, USA. Rhyolite was given it’s name by the German traveller and geologist Ferdinand von Richthofen after his explorations in the Rocky Mountains in the 1860s.

Rhyolite is supposed to spark creativity in individuals who are ready to move forward and make things happen in their life. It apparently helps to break through the mental barriers. This stone is used for meditation, progression in life, focusing on the present moment and resolving issues not yet complete.

Strawberry Quartz Oval Cabochon

The delicious oval strawberry quartz gemstone cabochon shown here is 19.5mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Strawberry quartz is sagenitic quartz, a transparent colourless quartz containing needlelike crystals, in this case red inclusions of iron oxide. The bright color of genuine strawberry quartz is accentuated by small seedlike inclusions of lepidocrocite and haematite. It is most often found in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Brazil.

Strawberry quartz can be soothing and calming. It apparently enhances intentions of love, gratitude and generosity. Some people wear Strawberry quartz when trying to attract a soul-mate. Strawberry quartz is thought to assist in bringing balance to the psyche and the emotions.

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jewellery handcrafted by ruthie gray