baublezptoa - For The Love of Gemstones

baublezptoa - Artisan Jewelry by Carmen Trueheart

Interesting Gemstones

I have a particular love of Semi-Precious Gemstones, and incorporate some of them in my jewelry. My collection mainly consists of cabochons which are flat backed and domed. Usually you will see them set within a bezel, but I do sometimes will use sterling silver wirework to "cage" a particular stone to show off the interesting pictures and patterns made by Nature. Here are a few made into jewelry and some just to admire on their own.

Ocean Jasper with Druzy

A Large Pendant with Sterling Wirework. Natural colors that look like eyes and rivulets of crystal Druzy on the surface and the edges.

Ocean Jasper Pendant

Lovely hanging from a sterling chain and handcrafted wirework that makes this pendant one of a kind

Ocean Jasper Pendant

A big 2"x2"x2 triangle

Carnelian Beads in Necklace

This is a 36 inch strand of beautiful red carnelian. The beads are a combination of flat rounds and square that are softly faceted

Dendritic Moss Agate

Dendritic Agate contains visible impurites that are often times to the eye merely miniature portraits of landscapes and trees. This is a flat cabochon that allows light to show through and illuminate the picture for you.

Moss Agate Cabochon

Very much like the Dendritic Moss Agate above, this specimen is not as pictorial, and is a rounded milky gemstone just waiting for a perfect ring.

A Big Heart of Amethyst

This a cut and polished piece of gemstone with amethyst showing in its natural stone partner.