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Malachite and Lapis Lazuli pendants, rings and earrings. The accent stones are green aventurine and black onyx.

Miners extracted malachite in the Sinai Peninsula and the Isthmus of Suez as early as 4000 BCE. Egyptians used the ground stone as cosmetic eye paint and linked its green color to vegetation, rebirth, and fertility. They associated it with goddesses like Hathor and Thoueris to protect children and pregnant women

Lapis lazuli is a deep blue metamorphic rock with a rich history spanning over 6,500 to 7,000 years of human trade, royalty, and art. The oldest known commercial sources of lapis lazuli are the remote Sar-i Sang mines in the Badakhshan province of modern-day Afghanistan

Lapis Lazuli History and Lore

Malachite Symbolism and Legends – International Gem Society

New Leaf earrings in Jade, Moonstone, Citrine and Amber. Set in Sterling Silver

Moonstone is a captivating gemstone belonging to the feldspar group, famous for its signature glowing phenomenon called adularescence

Citrine is a popular yellow-to-orange gemstone belonging to the quartz family, prized for its bright, sunny color and durability

Amber is a hard, translucent fossilized resin derived from ancient extinct trees, valued for its warm golden-yellow color and use in jewelry

Jade is an ornamental gemstone made of two distinct silicate minerals: nephrite and jadeite

What is sterling silver? | U.S. Geological Survey

Larimar is only found in a limited deposit in the Dominican Republic. Its lovely sea-blue color is reminiscent of the Caribbean seas. Find Larimar sets with pendants, earrings and rings!

Origins and Appearance

• Location: Found only near Barahona in the Dominican Republic, formed in volcanic cavities.
• Color: Ranges from pale white-blue to deep turquoise, green-blue, and dark blue, often featuring white marbled patterns that mimic sunlight reflecting on Caribbean water.
• Naming: Named in 1974 by local artisan Miguel Méndez, combining his daughter’s name (Lissa) with the Spanish word for sea (mar)

Properties and Uses

• Hardness: Measures 4.5 to 5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it relatively soft for jewelry like rings, pendants, and earrings.
• Metaphysical Use: Often called the “Atlantis Stone” or “Dolphin Stone,” crystal healers associate it with calmness, clear communication, and stress relief.
• Price Range: Retail prices typically span from $44 USD for smaller sterling silver rings up to $250+ USD for handcrafted statement pieces by major designers

Larimar Jewelry Collection – Best Sellers & Unique Designs

Nguni Jasper is a rare variety of jasper found exclusively in South Africa. It is named for its distinctive brown, beige, and cream banding that mimics the coat patterns of native Nguni cattle.

The stone is explicitly named after the Nguni cattle, a breed of cattle native to Southern Africa. These cattle are famous for their highly varied, beautiful, and patchy coats featuring mixtures of white, cream, brown, and black. Because the natural bands, swirls, and soft contrasts of the stone closely mimic the hide of these animals, it was given the “Nguni” moniker. Some regional sources also attribute the name to the Nguni River area in South Africa. This is where deposits are mined.

Though its commercial name is relatively new, the stone itself has likely been known to and used by the indigenous peoples of South Africa for centuries. In regional folklore and local traditions, stones with these earthy, grounding patterns have historically been used by local communities and energy healers as protective amulets, in ceremonial wear, and to facilitate a connection to ancestral wisdom and the spirit of the land.

Ancestral Magic Power Nguni Jasper Stones for connection and grounding

Spectral Stone will be in the Blue section of Penrod at Newfields this year! The 59th Annual CBIZ Penrod Arts Fair takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Newfields in Indianapolis, Indiana

The Penrod Arts Fair is an annual Indianapolis tradition known as “Indiana’s Nicest Day” and ranks as one of the largest single-day art fairs in the nation.

• The Establishment: The Penrod Society formed in 1967 as an all-volunteer civic organization.
• The Name: Founders named the group after Penrod Schofield, a mischievous and memorable character from Indianapolis native Booth Tarkington’s novel.
• First Event: The inaugural event took place on September 9, 1967, on the grounds of Oldfields (now part of Newfields).
• Original Purpose: The founders organized the gathering to boost membership and raise construction funds for the Art Association of Indianapolis, which later became the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Growth and Evolution

• Location: The fair has remained on the Newfields campus since its inception, transforming the historic estate grounds into an expansive gallery space.
• Expansion of Events: Over the decades, the single Saturday tradition expanded into a full weekend. Organizers added preview events like “Evening with Penrod” and year-round creative showcases like “Easel by Penrod”.
• Community Impact: Run entirely by volunteers, the fair has distributed nearly $5 million in proceeds over its history. These funds support local central Indiana arts, education, school music instruments, and children’s hospital art therapy programs.

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