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Yellow Aragonite Oval Cabochon

Reserved – Aragonite Oval Cabochon

PLEASE NOTE: This gemstone is reserved for a lovely client.

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

Aragonite was named in 1797 for Aragon, which is 25 km from Guadalajara, Spain. Massive deposits of oolitic aragonite sand are found on the seabed in the Bahamas. Aragonite forms naturally in as a mineral deposit in various aquatic environments.

Aragonite is believed to aids calcium absorption, and to stop night twitches and muscle spasms. It is thought to warm the extremities and energize the entire body.

Pomegranate Red Round Drusy Agate Cabochon

Drusy Agate – Pomegranate Red Round Cabochon

The pomegranate red drusy agate gemstone cabochon shown here is 25mm across. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. You can read more about what drusy agate is here.

Agate is traditionally believed to help you to discern truth, improve memory and concentration, increase stamina,  prevent insomnia and ensure pleasant dreams, enhance personal courage, protect you against danger, and provide a calming influence.

This drusy cabochon has been dyed. You can read more about gemstone treatments here. In order to keep your drusy looking good, it is recommended that you do not get it wet or expose it to sunlight for prolonged periods. Your piece can be cleaned using a soft silver polishing cloth.

Green Labradorite Cabochon Pair

Green Labradorite Oval Cabochon Pair

The cabochon on the right is reserved for a lovely customer.

The fabulous labradorite cabochons shown here are 15mm long.  They are available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring, earrings or pendant for you. Labradorite is a feldspar, and like moonstone, has what is known as the schiller effect. It is also known as spectrolite, black moonstone, and falcon’s eye.

Labradorite is said to bring good luck. It is supposed to aid with healing emotional wounds, calming and reducing negativity.

 

Green Teardrop Ruby Zoisite Cabochon

Green Ruby Zoisite Teardrop Cabochon

The lovely teardrop shaped green ruby zoisite gemstone cabochon shown here is 20mm long.  It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. 

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 similar cabochons to create these custom pieces:

Zoisite and Sterling Silver Ring Pair

Small Light Ruby In Zoisite Cabochon Pair

Small Light Ruby Zoisite Oval Cabochons

The lovely oval ruby zoisite gemstone cabochons shown here are 14mm long.  They are available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring, earrings or pendant for you. 

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.

Light Ruby Zoisite Cabochon

Light Ruby Zoisite Oval Cabochon

The lush oval ruby zoisite gemstone cabochon shown here is 21mm long.  It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. 

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.

Medium Lapis Lazuli Cabochon No. 1

Lapis Lazuli Cabochon

The stunning lapis lazuli gemstone cabochon shown here is 30mm long.  It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you. 

Lapis Lazuli has been mined in Afghanistan for over 6,000 years. It is believed to be good for communications and good judgement, for enhancing memory, and to attract success.

Sterling Silver Aztec Design Wedding Rings

Sterling Silver Aztec Wedding Rings

A lovely couple came to me as they were getting married and they were after some unique wedding rings.

Sterling Silver Aztec Wedding Ring Set

They wondered if I could create some with an Aztec theme. So that the rings would be especially personal for them, I got the husband to be to draw up the matching designs.

Sterling Silver Aztec Wedding Ring Set

Gorgeous! I hope the wedding was too!

Prehnite and Sterling Silver Ring

Prehnite and Sterling Silver Ring

Prehnite and Sterling Silver Ring

 

Nicole chose this gorgeous prehnite cabochon from my gemstone collection and commissioned me to create a ring for her.

 

Prehnite and Sterling Silver Ring

 

I love the inclusions in this prehnite, just gorgeous!

 

Prehnite and Sterling Silver Ring

 

Such a lovely piece to create, thanks Nicole! I’m looking forward to working on your next piece!

Pantone – 2015 Spring Colours

Pantone have released their gorgeous palette for Spring 2015, and because spring is here already in the Southern Hemisphere, we can get in early. Lucky us! I love a bit of Pantone colour, as you can see from my previous blog posts here, here, here and here.

Divine soft colours seem to rule this time! As always, I’ve looked through my gemstone collection and matched these spring tone gemstones for you. If any of these gemstones appeal, let me know and I can create you something beautiful to go with your latest Spring wardrobe.

Pantone Spring 2015 Gemstones

I was quite taken with this colourful Pantone iconic cartoon character guessing game recently created by Y&R, Shanghai. It’s called “There can be only one”. Who can you pick out?

Pantone Cartoon Characters