This stone is soft. On Moh’s scale of hardness (where 1 is talc and 10 is diamond)chrysocolla is 2-4. This one is green, though they can also be found in turquoise blue. This was a very wonderful stone to work with because of its swirling sea-like colors.

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This sparkling orange topaz comes from Africa. It is simply set in sterling silver with a large opening for a chain. I like to give you the option to wear various chains with your pendant. Imagine pairing a finely beaded crystal necklace?

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In this case, I was given a clear quartz crystal point by someone who wanted it made into a pendant. It is set in sterling silver with a celtic spiral motif on four sides.

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Rhodocrosite Bracelet

May 11, 2007

I love this stone because of its unique rose color and rhombohedron structure. One side of the stone looks totally different from the other.This bracelet is designed in a style I have used a couple of times with one, two or three stones.

Rhodocrosite Bracelet

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I cut and polished the lapis lazuli at Starstone workshop in N.Wales, and the amber comes from Poland. It is a combination requested by the commissioner, one which I wouldn’t have chosen myself. In the end it is a pleasent surprise.

Amber Lapis Necklace

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Larimar silver ring

May 4, 2007

This lush blue stone came from the Caribbean and has a very organic shape. Here, I have followed the natural shape of the stone to enable the setting to reflect this.

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Ammonite Silver Ring

May 4, 2007

This ammonite silver ring is the largest ring I’ve made, and I was surprised by the weight of it.
Do you like a ring that is delicate, or one with substance?

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