Agate & Black Onyx Necklace - SOLD

Description

29" necklace with Agate beads arranged in an oval pattern on the side accented with cube shaped Onyx stones and black diamond swarovski crystals. Agate and black diamond swarovski crystals earrings to match.

General Information

Onyx is renound as excellent materials for inlay work since ancient Egyptian times. Onyx can been stained to improve or change its color.

Where Onyx Can Be Found

Onyx can be found around the world.

Little Know Fact

Onyx seals were very popular with the Romans who carved the pattern of the seal into the stone in the a raised print.

Set Price $53.00

Agate & Wood Necklace - SOLD

Description

21" round Agate centerpiece, with round wooden beads. Linked wooden earrings to match.

General Information

Agates occur in certain masses in rocks such as Volcanic Lavas. When split open, they reveal an amazing variety of colors and patterns and a distinct banding that distinguishes Agate from other kinds of stones. Band colors are determined by different impurities, but since it is porous Agate is often dyed or stained to enhance the natural color. Petrified wood is fossilized wood that has had its organic matter replaced by Agate.

Where Agate Can Be Found

The most famous place for Agates is Idar-Oberstein, Germany, where Agate has been collected since 1548. Most Agate now comes from the huge deposits in Uruguay and Brazil. Agates are also found in Mexico, Madagascar, Italy, Egypt, India, China and Scotland. The most famous petrified wood is found in the Petrified Forest in Arizona.

Set Price: $43.00

Iced Pearl Necklace - SOLD

Description

21" three row silver iced glass pearls with three silver round rings complimenting the pearls on each side. Oval strung iced pearl earrings to match.

Set Price $24.00

Abalone & Tiger Eye

Description

30" Abalone and Tiger Eye necklace, accented with gold sandblasted beads and amber stones. Matching Abalone and gold sandblasted earrings.

Where Tiger Eye Can Be Found

Tiger Eye can be found in South Africa in thick slabs. They are also found in Australia, the USA, Canada, India.

The Misconception

It is natural to think that tiger's eye got its name from its similarity to the eye of a tiger. If true, one can only assume that very few people had ever seen the eye of a tiger. The eyes of small cats tend to have pupils that form narrow, vertical slits. But the eyes of big cats such as tigers have round pupils like humans. Perhaps it is the golden brown color of the gemstone that led to the name.

Set Price $35.00

BLACK LAVA NECKLACE

DESCRIPTION OF THE PIECE

15" Black Lava asymmetrical necklace with faceted jet glass beads and black diamond swarovski crystals; with a uniquely shaped black centerpiece.

Price: $35.00

TIGER JASPER - SOLD

DESCRIPTION OF THE PIECE

20" Tiger Jasper necklace in pale pink (dyed) with a brown striped, diamond shaped centerpiece. The necklace is accented with Tiger Eye and gold sandblasted beads.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Jasper can be found in shades of brown, grayish blue, red, yellow, and green. Ribbon Jasper (as shown in picture) is striped and used in carvings and stones for jewelry; which shows off its layered structure.

WHERE JASPER CAN BE FOUND

• Red Jasper - India and Venezuela


• Various Colors - USA


• Red and Green Ribbon Jasper - Russia, France and Germany

BELIEFS

It is believed to protect against, sight defects and drought.

Set Price: $27.00

ROSE QUARTZ

DESCRIPTION OF THE PIECE

23" Rose quartz necklace with a pink glass pendant accented with metallic gold and gold filigree balls strung on a gold link chain.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Rose Quartz can be pink or peach colored and is mainly used in decorative carvings. Crystals of Rose Quartz are very rare. Transparent material is uncommon its is usually cloudy or cracked partly because it is so brittle.

WHERE ROSE QUARTZ CAN BE FOUND

The best material is from Madagascar, but Brazil produces a greater quantity. Other sites are the USA (Colorado), the former USSR, Scotland and Spain.

Set Price: $25.00