Author: TylerH

Perfect Flower Rings in Sterling Silver. Sizes vary and are found on each individual page.

Perfection in the philosophy of nature is viewed through several contrasting lenses—ranging from cosmic order and functional optimization to dynamic adaptation. Additionally, there is the idea that perfection is a human illusion.

Sterling silver is an alloy made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals (usually copper) to add strength and durability. Pure silver is naturally too soft for everyday items like jewelry and tableware.

Ancient Origins (4000 BCE – 12th Century): Humans first extracted and worked with silver in places like Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used silver extensively for coins, jewelry, and artifacts

The Name “Sterling” (12th Century): The term comes from “Easterlings”—German merchants in Eastern Europe who traded durable coins made of 92.5% silver. Subsequently, King Henry II adopted this high-purity standard for British coinage, and the name shortened to “sterling”

The History and Significance of 925 Sterling Silver – The Collective Jewelry & Gems

Spectral Stone will be at Dia de Muertos Oct. 31st in Fishers, IN at the Municipal Center> hope to see you! The event runs from the 31st to Nov. 2nd.

The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2. However, other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died.

• Late October (October 28–31): Preparations begin. Specific days are often dedicated to different groups, such as those who died tragically (October 28) or children who passed away (October 30–31).
• November 1 (Día de los Angelitos / All Saints’ Day): Honors infants and children who have passed away.
• November 2 (All Souls’ Day): Honors deceased adults

The Ofrenda (Altar): Families build private shrines or altars decorated with photographs of the departed, candles, papel picado (perforated paper), and cempasúchil (marigold) flowers. The scent is believed to guide returning souls.

Food and Drink: Altars and graves are left with favorite foods, drinks, and traditional pan de muerto (sweet bread topped with bone-shaped dough).

Symbols: Calaveras (skulls), sugar skulls, and La Catrina represent the acceptance of death as a natural, joyful continuation of life. They do not see it as an end.

Local Events: Communities host parades, music, and public displays. These events include nearby celebrations like the annual Día de los Muertos festival at the Eiteljorg Museum on October 24.

The Art of Custom Handmade Jewelry

Seraphinite and new rings in Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst and Amazonite. Set in Sterling Silver

Seraphinite is a rare, dark green variety of the mineral clinochlore featuring silvery, feather-like chatoyant (shimmering) inclusions that resemble angel wing

Etymology: The trade name comes from the biblical seraphim (the highest-ranking order of angels) due to the wing-like, feathery shimmer of the silver inclusions

Location: Commercial gem-grade material comes almost exclusively from the Korshunovskoye iron deposit in Irkutsk Oblast, near Lake Baikal in eastern Siberia, Russia

Seraphinite Gemstone: Properties, Meanings, Value & More

New Malachite set with ring earrings and pendant, in Sterling Silver. Great together or separately!

Malachite has a rich history spanning over 6,000 years, prized across ancient and modern civilizations for its vibrant green color, use as a copper ore, and application in art and cosmetics

The word malachite comes from the Greek word malachos, meaning “soft,” because the stone is easily carved, or from malache, meaning “mallow plant,” due to its leaf-green color

Egyptians mined malachite in the Sinai Peninsula and near the Isthmus of Suez. They ground it into a powder for eye makeup (kohl) and wall paintings. Queen Cleopatra famously used malachite kohl, which also helped protect her eyes from the desert sun. Spiritually, they associated it with new life, fertility, and the afterlife (referring to paradise as the “Field of Malachite”)

Malachite Symbolism and Legends – International Gem Society