These rose quartzes are 18 mm and in stock. You can purchase this style of pendant, or choose a different style. No two are ever exactly alike. Chip beads (snowflake obsidian) are optional. PENDANT ONLY. $59.00. Free shipping US only. Inquire.
This specific Lake Superior agate pendant is available for purchase. Freeform cabochon has distinct, beautiful banding. Setting is sterling silver. PENDANT ONLY. $90.00. Free shipping US only.
Faceted blue topaz in sterling silver setting.
These garnets are 16 mm and in stock. You can purchase this style of pendant, or choose a different style. No two are ever exactly alike. Chip beads (garnets) are optional. PENDANT ONLY. $59.00. Free shipping US only. Inquire.
These smoky quartzes are 22 mm. I have oval and emerald-cut in stock. You can purchase this style of pendant (for oval stones), or choose a different style. No two are ever exactly alike. Chip beads are optional. Emerald cut requires a different type of setting, more like the Lake Superior agate, above. PENDANT ONLY. $59.00. Free shipping US only. Inquire.
Very similar pendants are for sale, $39.00. The stone is a black banded agate. It is basically shiny black, sometimes with whitish and/or brownish bands running through it. The diagonal and tree pattern on left are reflections. PENDANT ONLY. Free shipping US only. Inquire.
This specific pendant is for sale, $39.00. The stone is a flower jasper and is faceted to catch light. It is opaque. PENDANT ONLY. Free shipping US only.
This specific pendant is for sale, $39.00. The stone is a flower jasper and is faceted to catch light. It is opaque. This pendant is reversible, for two distinctly different looks. PENDANT ONLY. Free shipping US only.
Faceted oval amethyst in simple argentium silver setting. Personal collection, but similar pendant can be made. $60.
Faceted cushion cut ametrine and oval amethyst in double argentium silver setting. Personal collection, but similar pendant can be made. $150.
Faceted oval garnet in argentium silver setting. Gift for friend, but similar pendant can be made. Inquire. $70.
Faceted oval amethyst in argentium silver setting. Personal collection, but similar pendant can be made. $70.
Very similar pendant is for sale, $27.00. The stone is a tumble polished Zambian amethyst. It is translucent to opaque, deep purple. Stone is approximately one inch long, usually slightly less. PENDANT ONLY. Free shipping US only. Inquire.
Pricing for set stones includes shipping. Oval smoky quartz, pear smoky quartz, garnet, and rose quartz (all faceted stones) are $59.00. Emerald cut smoky quartz (faceted) is $60.00. All 24mm oval cabochons, plus the onyx, are $50.00. Gemstone intarsia (carnelian, jade, malachite, opal, lapis lazuli, jasper) is $100.00. Contact me (link in left side menu) to discuss the setting you prefer. PENDANTS ONLY.
Handmade semi precious gemstone jewelry features a pendant size gemstone or gemstone intarsia wrapped in an argentium silver (.925) or gold filled wire wrap setting. These are sometimes accented with sterling silver beads and/or gemstone chip beads. A leather necklace can be added. Cabochons and intarsias are natural stones. Faceted gems are purchased as natural stones and probably are, but there is the possibility that sellers misrepresent their products. To the best of my knowledge, the stones are natural. As for laboratory made stones, they are the same chemical formula as natural stones, and have to be subjected to high tech testing to determine whether or not they are natural. I am a small time dealer; my prices reflect what I paid for the stones and wire plus my time and artistry. Stone selection varies according to availability and price.
Detailed pendant pattern pamphlets, with illustrations and photo of setting (grayscale), are available for purchase, purple or green stone wrap style (stone not included). $4.00 each, including shipping (US only--international is extra).
Shape of stone is irrelevant. Either setting can be used for either of these shapes, and many others, cabochons or faceted.
Except the boulder opal, all the settings on this page were worked using one or the other of the two distinctly different methods explained in the pamphlets. Though the patterns are written for the specific settings of the purple or green stones shown, each general technique is easily adapted to an endless array of creative variations.
Settings require some loops and twists that are not necessarily beginner techniques. If you are a beginner, I suggest you buy some cheap practice wire and work through the setting instructions a couple of times before actually working it in gold or silver.
The methods presented are my "takes" on how these settings are worked. I did not learn the techniques from anyone's published material, but have studied the appearances of many set stones and come up with ways to achieve the settings I wanted.
"COILED ART WITH PINE NEEDLES-REVISED EDITION" This book is for beginners as well as experienced coilers who want to learn more. It includes all the original Coiled Art text, including Basics for Beginners, the stitch glossary, lids, inserts, handles, loops, beading, shaping, everything. Booklet: $10.50 includes shipping. How to order.
"COILED ART WITH PINE NEEDLES AND RAFFIA" Covers everything from beginner to most advanced techniques. Very thorough and complete. Compilation of my original publications plus more. Many illustrations. Booklet: $8.50 includes shipping. How to order.
