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Amethyst and Moonstone set in Sterling Silver.

Throughout history, amethyst has been associated with many myths, legends, religions, and numerous cultures. Ancient Greeks and Romans believed this gemstone could ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus and keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. English regalia were decorated with amethysts during the Middle Ages to symbolize royalty. Amethyst jewelry has been found and dated as early as 2000 BC.

Some historical accounts say that Saint Valentine had an amethyst ring carved with an image of Cupid. For those familiar with Old Testament history, amethyst was one of the twelve gemstones that represented the twelve tribes of Israel.

Moonstone has a rich history dating back to ancient Rome and India, where it was associated with lunar deities and thought to be made of solidified moonlight. It was used as a talisman for good luck, love, and protection, with legends claiming it could enhance prophecy and clear the mind. The gem’s popularity resurged during the Art Nouveau era, with designers like Louis Comfort Tiffany and Rene Lalique using it in their jewelry, and it was embraced by the “flower child” and New Age movements in later decades.  

Gemstone Lore

Silver Lace Onyx pendants, earrings and ring set in Sterling Silver. It is found only in the Calico Mountains of California and is rare due to the location’s difficult accessibility.

Silver Lace Onyx is a unique & rare stone. It is only found in the Calico Mountains outside of Yermo, California.

Silver Lace Onyx is a type of onyx (chalcedony) that can contain minute amounts of silver. Usually white and/or gray in color, it also comes with honey-colored inclusions known as honey onyx. It is considered a semi-precious gemstone and is popular amongst rockhounds and jewelers because of it’s lace patterns containing manganese dendrites which when cut and polished make beautiful cabochons.

The material was deposited at its location about 10 million years ago during a volcanic period. The volcanism pushed up hot fluids containing various minerals including silver & gold. The Calico Mountain range was famous in California for being one of the largest silver producers in the 1880’s. The mountains​s also contain fantastic agates, jaspers, calcite ​and ulexite, TV rock.

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New Leaf Earrings in Lapis Lazuli, Jade and Citrine. Set in Sterling Silver.

Lapis lazuli has a long history, valued since at least the 7th millennium BCE in ancient Afghanistan, which remains the primary source of high-quality stone today. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Greeks revered it for royalty, religion, and art, using it for jewelry, amulets, and pigment

Jade has a rich history spanning millennia, used by prehistoric peoples for tools and weapons before becoming a material of immense cultural and artistic value in ancient civilizations, particularly in China and Mesoamerica

Citrine’s history spans millennia, used by ancient Greeks and Romans as a decorative and protective stone against evil thoughts and snakes. It saw a resurgence in the 17th century with its use in Scottish jewelry and weaponry, and gained modern global popularity during the Art Deco period in the 1920s and 30s

Gemstone Lore

Imperial Jasper is a type of fine jasper from Mexico, primarily found in the Zacatecas and Jalisco regions. It is known for its beautiful and intricate patterns, which can include banding, “egg” patterns, and swirls, and comes in a range of colors like pink, green, mauve, and blue

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For thousands of years, civilizations like the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and various Native American tribes, highly valued jasper as a protective stone. It was believed to ward off negative energies and bring strength, courage, and physical well-being

In ancient Egypt, it was used in amulets and was linked to fertility and the goddess Isis. In biblical times, it was one of the twelve stones on the High Priest’s breastplate. The Vikings inlaid red jasper into the hilt of the hero Siegfried’s sword for courage.

Jasper was used for carving seals, talismans, and other decorative objects. In ancient China, imperial seals were carved from jasper, and it was used in sculptures and royal residences. 

New extraordinary rings in Crazy Lace Agate, Leopard Skin Rhyolite and Green Moss Agate. All are set in Sterling Silver, sizes vary.

Crazy lace agate is a banded agate with intricate, swirling patterns. It is known for its earthy colors like creams, browns, blacks, grays, and golds, and sometimes pinks or reds. This gemstone, also called the “laughter stone,” is primarily mined in Mexico. It is valued for its unique patterns

Green moss agate is a variety of chalcedony quartz. It is known for its milky-white base and green, moss-like inclusions caused by minerals like manganese or iron. It is a hard gemstone, with a Mohs hardness of 6.5–7. It is often used in jewelry. Metaphysically, it is associated with nature, growth, new beginnings, and emotional healing.

Leopard skin rhyolite, also known as leopard skin jasper, is an igneous volcanic rock with a spotted, leopard-like appearance. This is due to orbs and circular patterns. It is primarily composed of quartz and feldspar. It is typically found in Mexico and is valued for its unique look in jewelry, lapidary work, and as a decorative stone

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