My smaller son asked if I could make three ghosts for he and his friends.
It’s handy when your mum can whip you and your besties up something special to wear!
Tag Archives: The Silver Forge
Malachite Art Nouveau Inspired Earrings
For her birthday in December, I made my mum these art nouveau inspired earrings set with malachite, one of her favourite stones.
I love my mum! xxx
Green Seaglass Pendant
A client asked me to turn this gorgeous piece of sea glass into a pendant for his partner.
Sea glass is always so beautiful, and how lovely to be able to wear a piece you found yourselves!
Haematite and Sterling Silver Ring
Emma, a gorgeous client of mine, chose this stunning piece of haematite from my gemstone collection to be created into a ring for herself.
The stone is 40mm long, and the colour is so versatile – easy to wear with everything.
Thanks, Emma – you were a delight to work with!
Art Nouveau Inspired Silver Earrings
Even though my usual design style is ‘striving for elegant simplicity’, I actually love the Art Noveau period – so in that vein, I designed these earrings for myself.
I’ve been wearing them nearly every day since I finished them. I’ve had quite a few comments and requests, so I may even make some more for my shop!
Botryoidal Golden Carnelian Cabochon
The beautiful carnelian gemstone cabochon shown here is 31mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.
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. Botryoidal, from the Greek meaning ‘bunch of grapes’, describles the crystal formation on the top of the stone.
Black Agatized Coral Teardrop Cabochon
Black Agatized Coral Teardrop CabochonBlack Agatized Coral Teardrop Cabochon
The amazing black coral gemstone cabochon shown here is 37mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.
Fossil or agatized coral is formed when ancient coral is gradually replaced with agate. The fossilized coral appears as small flower-like shapes on the stone. Fossil coral can be found in brown, gray, black, white, yellow and red. Most specimens are found in Indonesia and the USA (Florida and Georgia).
Coral has been prized as a gem for thousands of years. It is believed to offer protection and to assist with infertility.
Pink Opal Oval Cabochon
The pink opal gemstone cabochon shown here is 32mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom piece for you.
Reserved – Eudialyte Freeform Cabochon
The stunning eudialyte cabochon shown here is 24mm long. It is reserved for a lovely client.
Green Jasper Huge Marquis Cabochon Pair
The amazing green jasper gemstone cabochons shown here are 51mm long, and are available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.
This beautiful jasper comes from Minas Gerais, which is in Brazil. The colour and striping is unlike any jasper I’ve seen before!
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.