The Linnet Bird - Gemstone and Silver Earrings
Silver Earrings with Rhodochrosite and Amazonite (Pardalote Rhodes)Whimsical Rhodochrosite pared with silver wrapped Amazonite swung from a tiny sterling silver chain. Named Pardalote Rhodes for the lifelong mated pardalote.
Rhodochrosite is formed as stalagmites in Inca silver mines abandoned in the 13th century, it is sometimes called Inca rose. Today, the world's main deposits are still found in Argentina. Rhodochrosite welcomes all change. It urges us to pay attention to our hearts and those things we hunger for. It brings out the adventuresome qualities in us. It gives us new chances. When change calls to you or falls into your life, rhodochrosite can help you open your arms and embrace it. |
Teardop Earrings in Silver and Magnesite (Magnesite Lory)Large teardrop magnesite stones hugged in silver make an impressive statement for work or for play. Named Magnesite Lory after the vibrant and lively lorikeet found in Australia and the lesser known Nevadan magnesite.
"Native Americans, including the Pomo Tribes of California, carved white magnesite gemstones into beads for jewelry and currency. The currency beads were traded individually versus by the strand like most other valued beads. Magnesite is a magnesium carbonate with the same crystal structure as calcite, a calcium carbonate with a hardness and texture similar to turquoise and marble. Magnesite forms when magnesium-rich rocks such as serpentine or dolomite are exposed to carbon dioxide-rich water. Major deposits of white magnesite can be found in Austria, Italy, Poland and the state of Nevada." |
Amazonite and Silver Earrings (Amazonite Coua)Stunning amazonite wrapped in sterling silver bobbed from a sterling silver chain and ear wire. Named Amazonite Coua for its delicate flute like sound and legend to protect its wearer.
"A Brazilian legend boasts of the Amazon people giving ''green stones'' to the visitors of the region. Europeans assumed this stone was native to their lands of South America. Amazonite is actually not found in the Amazon Basin and the legend was most likely referring to Nephrite (jade). It is believed that Amazonite was first called 'Amazon Stone.' Amazonite is a green variety of microcline feldspar and its magnificent color is due to lead impurities. Amazonite is said to bestow truth, honor and integrity to its wearer." - Fire Mountain Gems |
Labradorite and Silver Earrings (Labradorite Whimbrel)
Silver wound Labradorite swing from an elongated silver ear wire wrapped with silver and Agate. Named Labradorite Whimbrel for the gregarious Artic Whimbrel and their beautiful tundra nests and eggs.
Labradorite is an amazing light-reflecting feldspar. At first glance it can look rather grey to slightly green. But when moving side to side, or in bright light, it reveals the beautiful array of colors from gold, blue green, and more rarely purple.
Labradorite is an amazing light-reflecting feldspar. At first glance it can look rather grey to slightly green. But when moving side to side, or in bright light, it reveals the beautiful array of colors from gold, blue green, and more rarely purple.
Agate and Silver Earrings (Wimbrel Agate)
Silver spun Red Agate swings from an elongated silver ear wire wrapped with silver and Swarovski crystals. Named Wimbrel Agate for the gregarious Artic Whimbrel and their beautiful tundra nests and eggs.
Agate is a variety of chalcedony formed from layers of quartz which usually show varicolored bands. It usually occurs as rounded nodules or veins. Agate is found all over the world including Africa Asia, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, and the USA. This paticular stone is mostly white with a slight cast of red.
Agate is a variety of chalcedony formed from layers of quartz which usually show varicolored bands. It usually occurs as rounded nodules or veins. Agate is found all over the world including Africa Asia, Brazil, Egypt, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Nepal, and the USA. This paticular stone is mostly white with a slight cast of red.
Silver and Magnaite Earring with Glass (Turquoise Whimbrel)
Silver wound Magnazite swing from an elongated silver ear wire wrapped with silver and glass. Named Turquoise Whimbrel for the gregarious Artic Whimbrel and their beautiful tundra nests and eggs.
"Native Americans, including the Pomo Tribes of California, carved white magnesite gemstones into beads for jewelry and currency. The currency beads were traded individually versus by the strand like most other valued beads. Magnesite is a magnesium carbonate with the same crystal structure as calcite, a calcium carbonate with a hardness and texture similar to turquoise and marble. Magnesite forms when magnesium-rich rocks such as serpentine or dolomite are exposed to carbon dioxide-rich water. Major deposits of white magnesite can be found in Austria, Italy, Poland and the state of Nevada."
"Native Americans, including the Pomo Tribes of California, carved white magnesite gemstones into beads for jewelry and currency. The currency beads were traded individually versus by the strand like most other valued beads. Magnesite is a magnesium carbonate with the same crystal structure as calcite, a calcium carbonate with a hardness and texture similar to turquoise and marble. Magnesite forms when magnesium-rich rocks such as serpentine or dolomite are exposed to carbon dioxide-rich water. Major deposits of white magnesite can be found in Austria, Italy, Poland and the state of Nevada."
Agate and Silver Earrings (Agate Flying Fox)
Red agate that is spun in silver draping from an elongated silver ear wire. Named Agate Flying Fox after the mysterious Solomon’s flying fox from Oceana and inspired from my Zeda’s service in the South Pacific during the war.
It is interesting to note that the flying fox is a bat that hangs upside down with their family and never alone.
It is interesting to note that the flying fox is a bat that hangs upside down with their family and never alone.