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Red Moss Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant

Red Moss Agate Pendant

My gorgeous client Rosie commissioned me to make her a pendant using a red moss agate gemstone I had in my stash.

Red Moss Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant

The depth the inclusions give this stone is amazing!

Red Moss Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant

Such a gorgeous understated piece, and Rosie is always so lovely to work with. Lucky me!

Sterling Silver Citrine and Aquamarine Ascot Pins

Citrine and Aquamarine Ascot Pins

My lovely client Natasha asked me to create two ascot pins, one for a friend to wear at his wedding and the other for his partner to wear.

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It was the first time I’d really encountered ascot pins I have to say, so there was a bit of a learning curve involved.

Sterling Silver Citrine and Aquamarine Ascot Pins

I’m pretty sure they were the best dressed guys at the wedding though!

Sterling Silver Citrine and Aquamarine Ascot Pins

Eudialyte and Sterling Silver Cuff Bangle

Eudialyte Cuff Bangle

Vera came to my workshop and browsed through my gemstone collection, choosing two eudialyte stones for me to create with – one for her, and one for her partner.

Eudialyte and Sterling Silver Cuff Bangle

This cuff is for Vera. She wanted some subtle detail if I thought it would suit the stone.

Eudialyte and Sterling Silver Cuff Bangle

Vera was very happy with the end result, and so was I!

Silver J Initial Pendant

Silver Initial Pendant

My lovely client Talitha requested an initial pendant to give to a friend whose name begins with J.

Silver J Initial Pendant

Simple and sweet!

Silver J Initial Pendant

Thanks as always, Lithy.

 

Tourmalinated Quartz Oval Cabochon

Tourmalinated Quartz Oval Cabochon

The gorgeous black tourmalinated quartz gemstone cabochon shown here is 28mm long. 

Tourmalinated quartz is thought to act as an antidepressant. It is believed to relieve fears, phobias and anxiety. It is supposed to absorb mercury in cases of poisoning. It is thought to assist with impotence and infertility and help with exhaustion. Tourmalinated quartz is thought to assist with issues of the respiratory tract and thyroid.

Orbicular Ocean Jasper Teardrop Cabochon 27mm

Orbicular Ocean Jasper Teardrop Cabochon

The gorgeous orbicular ocean jasper gemstone cabochon shown here is 27mm long, and is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

This stone was found in Madagascar. 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.

Rhodochrosite Teardrop Cabochon 25mm

Rhodochrosite Teardrop Cabochon

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

The pink color of rhodochrosite is caused by the element manganese, and it is formed when manganese is dissolved by ground water and combines with a carbonate material and then drips off the ceiling of caves and crevices deep underground. It can be found in Argentina; Peru; Colorado and Montana, USA; and Quebec, Canada. It is commonly found in the form of stalactites and stalagmites in the caves of Argentina. Rhodochrosite (the word means rose-colored) often forms pink and white bands.

Botryoidal Drusy Carnelian Cabochon 43mm

Botryoidal Drusy Carnelian Cabochon

The botryoidal drusy carnelian freeform gemstone cabochon shown here is 43mm long. It is available to be handcrafted into a custom made ring or pendant for you.

Kaleidoscope Jasper Shield Cabochon 32mm

Kaleidoscope Jasper Shield Cabochon

The stunning kaleidoscope jasper gemstone cabochon shown here is 32mm 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.