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Mookaite

Mookaite is a type of silicified porcelanite, which forms in silt-stone from the lower Cretaceous period that is found over much of the Carnarvon Basin in Western Australia.

(photo credit Michelle Pemberton)

The name Mookaite is derived from Mooka Creek, where the rock is mined. According to locals, the Aboriginal word “mooka” means “running waters”.

(photo credit Creative Crystals)

Mookaite is believed to be a healing stone that bestows strength. It is said to shield the wearer from difficult situations and to connect us to loved ones who have passed away. It is thought to assist with assessing problems and making decisions. Mookaite is used to treat glandular or stomach disorders, hernias, ruptures and water retention.

Mookaite comes in many lovely colourways. I have these pieces in my gemstone collection just waiting to be made into something fabulous!

Orange Titanium Drusy and Sterling Silver Ring

One of my gorgeous repeat customers, Rosie, asked me to find her a stone similar to this ring that I made for myself. I couldn’t, but I did find this one which she was very pleased to have made into a ring!

It’s gorgeous, very high and lusciously sparkly.

It was such a pleasure to make – thanks again Rosie! 🙂

Love Sterling Silver Ring

My customer has loved this sixties band forever – and he asked if I would be able to replicate their logo on a ring.

We were both pleased with the way it turned out!

Heyden even sent me a link to listen to their music while I worked. Groovy, baby!

Carnelian and Sterling Silver Ring

Orange is one of my favourite colours, and this carnelian cabochon is just so luscious!

I was happy to make it into a ring for one of my lovely customers to give as an 18th birthday present to her daughter.

I do have lots of smaller gemstones in many gorgeous colours, so if you’d like something similar, do let me know!

Malachite and Sterling Silver Ring

Even though I am not the most massive tweeter on Twitter, I am on there! One of my twitter friends, Anne, admired this malachite ring that I had made for another of my lovely customers.

I happened to have a similarly lovely malachite cabochon in my gemstone collection, and I was happy to use it create this lovely ring for Anne.

I love the contrast and patterns in this stone, and I think it makes a stunning ring against the silver setting. Thanks for commissioning this ring, Anne!

Howlite and Sterling Silver Ring

Jordan fell in love with the howlite ring I created for myself, and asked if I would be able to make her one.

I was luckily able to source another howlite cabochon of the same size.

I love how this one turned out, and I think Jordan is pleased too! Thanks Jordan!

Light and Dark Blue Drusy Agate and Sterling Silver Ring

The gorgeous Linda saw one of the rings I had created on FaceBook, and just had to have her own!

She chose this gorgeous and really unusual drusy agate cabochon from my gemstone collection.

The ring turned out beautifully, and Linda (and her small daughter) are both very pleased with it! Thanks, Linda!

Haematite

Hematite with Quartz (photo credit Rob Lavinsky)

Haematite is the mineral form of an iron oxide. It can be black to steel or silver-gray; brown to reddish brown; or red. It is mined as the main ore of iron.

BotryoidalHaematite (photo credit Harvard Museum of Natural History)

Gray hematite is typically found in places where there has been standing water or mineral hot springs. Haematite has also been discovered on Mars!

Haematite on Mars (photo credit NASA)

The name haematite is derived from the Greek word for blood ‘αἷμα haima’ as haematite can be red. It is used by jewellers in powdered form (with grease added) for fine polishing and is called rouge.

Red Haematite (Michigan)

Haematite is believed to have grounding properties. It is thought to help reduce the discomfort of leg cramps and broken bones. It is also thought to cleanse the blood, and help with blood-related diseases such as anaemia.

Haematite Sphere (photo credit Manchester Herbs)

There are some lovely haematite cabochons in my gemstone collection. If you’d like something beautiful made, let me know!

Amethyst, Labradorite and Moonstone Sterling Silver Stacking Rings

I was recently contacted by Greg, who was after something special for his partner Fi.

They both came to visit me, and Fi was able to choose her very own gemstones from my collection.

A quick measure with my ring sizers, and I created these treasures. I love the blend of amethyst, moonstone and labradorite – it may be a Pisces thing!