Pearl Drops

Lapidaries and miners call it druse and jewelers call it druzy. I call it yummy eye candy! Druzys occur in many gemstones and minerals. It is a fine crystalline formation on the inside of geodes and was formed by volcanic gas bubbles in the rock spaces. About a decade ago, jewelry designers found them irresistable…

This strand of pearls are so beautiful and sensuous! These Chinese Freshwater pearls are lavendar, peach, pink, cream & white and all natural. The sizing of the pearls are well matched 9.5-10.0mm ovals. The strand has exceptional luster with a rating of “Extra Fine”, and are hand-knotted on silk cord. The clasp is made of…

This very special piece was donated to PBS Eight’s Great Online Auction 2012. 2012 was the Year of the Dragon. Inspired by Raku Pottery comes this double cabochon pendant of a Hematite Chinese Coin set with a very whimsically carved Dragon in Chinese Cinnabar – a perfect match, set in non-tarnishing Argentium™ Sterling Silver. This…

For those who love crystals, this one comes with added bling! I always like to add gemstones to give extra pizzaz and healing. This one has 3 – 0.50 carat Almandine Garnets for a total of 1.50cttw. Clear “quartz” crystal comes from the Greek meaning “ice”. They believed that rock crystal was eternally frozen. The…

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is mined in the Sleeping Beauty Mountain in Globe, Arizona. The profile of the mountain looks much like a woman lying down. Originally a copper mine, the turquoise that is obtained from this area comes in many shapes and sizes. But one thing runs true, it is considered to be the finest…

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…