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Red Moss Agate Rectangular Cabochon - 39mm

Red Moss Agate Rectangular Cabochon

The lovely red moss agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 39mm long.  It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. 

Moss agate is not banded, and therefore not strictly an Agate in scientific terms; but is included in the agate family. Agate is a variety of chalcedony, a mineral of the quartz family. It is clear to milky white, and is dendritic, meaning it has tree or fern-like inclusions (from the Greek dendron, meaning tree). The inclusions in this piece are probably iron.

Moss agate is known as the agate of warriors, and of gardeners and agriculture. Moss agate helps balance emotional energy. It helps the user to let go of anger and bitterness. It is believed to enhance concentration, persistence, endurance and success in one’s endeavors. It is thought to assist with sensitivities to weather and pollution. Midwives use it to assist in successful birthing.

Peridot and Sterling Silver Pentacle Pendant

peridot and pentacle pendant – commissioned piece

I made this peridot and pentacle pendant for Jo and Chris to give to their daughter for her eighteenth birthday.

Peridot and Sterling Silver Pentacle Pendant

It’s fully reversible, with the peridot on one side, and the pentacle on the other. It was a fun piece to make!

Amazonite and Sterling Silver Ring

amazonite and silver ring – custom silver jewellery

I created this amazonite and silver ring for my lovely client Natasha. She chose this gorgeous amazonite gemstone from my gemstone collection.

Amazonite and Sterling Silver Ring

Amazonite gets its name from the Amazon River, however there is some doubt about whether the stone actually occurs there.

Amazonite and Sterling Silver Ring

Natasha commissioned this ring so she could give it to her mum. What a lovely and special gift for a lovely and special person!

Bunny and Fox Sterling Silver Cuff Links

Bunny and Fox Cuff Links

A sweet client commissioned me to make these cuff links for her husband.

Bunny and Fox Sterling Silver Cuff Links

Fox is an old family name, and their daughter, known as ‘Bunny’ did the drawings.

Bunny and Fox Sterling Silver Cuff Links

I pierced the sheet of silver with my drill, and then sawed the line drawings by hand with my jeweller’s saw. So cute!

 

Sterling Silver Initials Pendant

My client came to me with an idea to give his girlfriend a pendant with their initials on it for her 18th birthday.

This is the design I made for him. What a lovely and timeless idea!

Variscite and Sterling Silver Custom Made Ring

variscite and silver ring – custom made ring

My lovely client Rebecca chose this gorgeous stone from my gemstone collection, to have made into this variscite and silver ring.

Variscite and Sterling Silver Custom Made Ring

I love variscite. The colour is divine, and I love the inclusions in the stone. They remind us that this piece of rock came out of the ground, formed over millions of years.

Variscite and Sterling Silver Custom Made Ring

With nothing more than a cut and polish, along with a bit of silversmithing magic, this ring is a beautiful statement piece and a potential family heirloom. Wonderful! If you’d like a ring of your own, do get in touch. I’d love to create one for you.

Jade and Sterling Silver Ring

jade and silver ring – handmade nephrite ring

My lovely client Bec chose this beautiful jade stone from my gemstone collection to have made into a jade and silver ring.

Jade and Sterling Silver Ring

I love the colours and the shape of the stone.

Bec visited me in my workshop to choose her stone and discuss this creation. It was lovely to meet Bec and to create for her!

Sterling Silver Double Bar Cross Pendant

Sterling Silver Double Bar Cross Pendant

My client Sarah sent me some pictures and asked me to make her this double bar cross to commemorate the loss of Scott Hutchison, frontman of the band Frightened Rabbit.

Sterling Silver Double Bar Cross Pendant

I hope it brought some comfort to her. Made with love!

Sterling Silver Double Bar Cross Pendant

Pearl and Sterling Silver Earrings

Pearl Earrings

My darling friend Aimee sent me a design concept, and asked me to make her these pearl earrings.

Pearl and Sterling Silver Earrings

They look fabulous on! Love you Aims. 🙂