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 Ocean Jasper Druzy wrapped in gold. It's hard to photograph, but if you look closely, you can see some of the tiny crystals on the front of the stone.
August 7, 2018
I love to let my gemstones speak to me to let me know just how they want to be shown off. This Ocean Jasper Druzy wanted to have just enough gold to keep it in place and let its druzy sparkle take center stage. Druzy is the glittering effect of tiny crystals over a gemstone. The druzy quartz gems grow slowly over millions of years and are found as the very last layer of growth on agate or another colorful base. It's kind of hard to photograph to capture the subtle sparkle. It really needs to be seen in person to get the full effect. This pendant will be available for viewing and purchase at Kress Emporium in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC. |
A side view for perhaps a better angle to see the subtle sparkle.
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I think Ammonite is so much fun to look at. It's an opportunity to see the wonder of the architecture of a mollusk that has been extinct. The mollusk comes from a family of cephalopods, which includes nautilus, octopus, and squid. You didn't know you were going to get an education when you checked in here, did you?
Many of my ammonites come in shades of black and gray and white. This set caught my eye because of its warm brown tones. This, too, asked for simple gold wrapping, since the pattern on the shell/stone itself is quite complex.
Many of my ammonites come in shades of black and gray and white. This set caught my eye because of its warm brown tones. This, too, asked for simple gold wrapping, since the pattern on the shell/stone itself is quite complex.
I've been feeling the love lately, and hearts were on my mind. So I did something about it and wrapped three gorgeous heart pendants. Red Jasper (from Mexico), Amethyst, and Lapis Lazuli. And while I was on a roll, I made some earrings to go with the Red Jasper.
Now, talk about stones telling me what they wanted, these stones were quite adamant that they wanted lots of swirls and loops to accentuate their curves. I'm pretty pleased with how they came out. These, too, will be available at Kress Emporium in Asheville, NC.
Now, talk about stones telling me what they wanted, these stones were quite adamant that they wanted lots of swirls and loops to accentuate their curves. I'm pretty pleased with how they came out. These, too, will be available at Kress Emporium in Asheville, NC.
If you find you're loving any of these pieces but are not near Asheville, message me and we can create your very own piece of custom jewelry!