matte crab fire agate, hand-carved serpentine, matte carved aquamarine
Early in February we returned from our yearly gemstone buying adventure. We travel to Tucson, which hosts the largest international gem show, for a few dizzying days of being overwhelmed by the myriad of colors the earth creates, unique cuts and carvings, various finishes… you get the idea. Upon returning from Tucson we’ve been busy at the bench, creating our newest spring lines. As we’re just about to debut our spring collections, we thought we’d give you a sneak peek at the raw materials we’re using right now… just wait until you see the finished product.
A few of the gemstones we’re creating with: (from left to right):
- matte crab fire agate: Funny name, fabulous stone. This beautiful stone is warm amber oranges, to cool burgundy reds. It has lovely light striations, which lend a crackled appearance. These stands are softly matte finished. We’re working this in as big, chunky necklace strands, and fabulous elongated barrel shapes which make appearances as pendants.
- hand-carved serpentine: Look, touch, love. Serpentine is a mineral closely related to jade, which gives it the same pleasing properties: it’s soft, even silky to the touch and easily carve-able. And Serpentine comes in a variety of colors, as you see above: cool blues, olive green, yellow or golden, brown, cream or black. Look for these as asymmetrical accents, and landscape-esque (I can make that a word, right?) pendants.
- matte carved aquamarine: What? Aquamarine? Yes, Aqua it is. Isn’t it fabulous? Possibly my favorite find this year, these huge Aqua beauties are delicious enough to eat. I have never seen matte Aquamarine, and I’ll guess you haven’t either… just one of the reasons I love it! Look for this Aqua to be paired with those Serpentine pendants from above. And don’t forget, Aquamarine is a March birthstone – what timing.
Now that you’ve had a sneak peek at the raw materials it’s time to see the completed creations. For our Southwest Michigan fans, your chance comes this Friday, March 5th, at Kalamazoo’s Art Hop at Food Dance. With unique materials like these, each piece of jewelry is a one-of-kind creation. You’ll want to see the full spring line.
images by kdJ
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