The perfect gemstone colors for fall, don't you agree? I discovered this gem a few years ago while shopping at the Tucson Gem show. Instant love! The color range includes hunter green, bright orange, burgundy red, caramel , and soft yellow. This provides me with endless design options. Red creek jasper is also known as Cherry Creek Jasper. The gem hails from Mainland … [Read more...]
What is a Geode?
Geodes are one of nature's finest gifts to us. Officially a geode is defined as a rounded stone with a hollow center that is lined with crystals. The word geode comes from the Greek 'geodis' meaning earthy or earth-like. So how do these crystals form? First keep in mind that this process may take thousands of years.. or longer. Basically water or mud gets inside a hollow rock … [Read more...]
Jasper ; Fascinating Facts
Do you love jasper as much as I do? Jasper is a variety of quartz found on every continent on earth. It is known as the nurturing stone. Because this gorgeous stone contains takes on many impurities during it's formation, the gem is always opaque. It's good to note that the impurities are what create the spectacular colors and designs! [tweet_box design="box_02" … [Read more...]
Turquoise Gemstone: Legends and Fascinating Facts
Turquoise is one of my favorite gemstones. The blues and greens are so vibrant. I design[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] in both silver and copper. Did you know? Turquoise is a copper aluminum phosphate mineral. It has a hardness of 5 to 6. This means it can tend to be brittle if not stabilized for strength. You may notice a black backing on some turquoise cabochons. … [Read more...]
Amethyst; My All-Time Favorite Gemstone
I love amethyst. As far back as I can remember I have ALWAYS loved this gem. Before beginning my Jewelry Design Career, I purchased amethyst creations from other artisans. I still wear several of the pieces today. The rich purple in this gem is intoxicating. This Geode showcases the gem perfectly. My personal collection includes 4 amethyst geodes in varying sizes. While … [Read more...]
