This a relatively new cabochon on the market that is somewhat hard to come by because of its highly prized “chatoyancy” – cat’s eye effect – the property in some crystals of transmitting different colors when viewed along different axes. The faceted version became available only two years ago and very hard to find today…
This One-of-a-Kind combination stone designer piece was created by Alex Horst. Alex is a well-known stone carver and lapidary cutter, who has appeared in major trade journals twice before he turned 30. First is a luscious 20mm round Mabé pearl, (MAH-bay), with excellent luster and it fits like a glove into a triangular shaped Texturized…
From gem rich Brazil is this beautifully faceted Citrine Slider/Pendant. The color of this citrine reminds me of the color of “Mandarine Napoléon Liqueur”; my husband’s favorite liqueur which is made in Belgium with tangerines with a hint of cognac. Like the liqueur, you easily get lost in the layers of its dreamy facets. This…
This original handmade desgn cross was created using a 6.5 mm round Japanese Akoya pearl and is set in Argentium Sterling Silver. The pearl was chosen as the center piece of this cross because it is considered the Queen of Gems and is the symbol of Purity and Modesty. Pearls were know to the Persioand…
A breathtaking original, this two-piece showstopper is comprised of a opaquely-translucent Brazilian Agate with druzy and a Indonesian Lavender Chalcedony. The triangular agate is actually open along the middle section of the top, which allowed the Indonesian Chalcedony to be set suspended in the center. This Slider/Pendant was exhibited from June to August in…
What delightful combination. A rainbow of natural color and one of my favorite effects – druzy. This is Rainbow Pyrite entirely druzy comes from the Ural Mountains in Russia and is found in a geode type stone that looks on the outside like a rotten potato. While the stone is triangular, the pendant is heart…
While it’s not quite a light saber, this charming Garnet Sword Pin is handmade and features 6 – 4mm Garnet beads on the hilt of the sword and made of 14K Gold-Filled wire. Please see Library for glossary of jewelry terms. The Garnet Sword Pin measures 3 ¼” L x ¾” W.
Mmmm…One of my Favorite stones – this Black Onyz Druzy pendant looks like a field of diamonds twinkling in the light. This pendant is set in Argentium™ Sterling Silver with my “Hidden Bail™” that enables use of an omega, thick chain or thinner chain (sold separately). This pendant measures 2 1/8″ H x 1 1/8″…
This combination of mineral is so special it has been named – Sonoran Sunrise. The blue-green is Chrysocolla and the orangy-red is Cuprite. This dynamic due comes from Mexico. The pendant is set in 14K Gold-Filled wire and measures 1 5/16: L x 1/4″ W. The pendant comes with a 18-inch 14K Golde-Filled Venetian box…