Amethyst with Rutilated Quartz and Triple A Moonstone

Amethyst with Rutilated Quartz and Triple A MoonstoneThis pendant looks almost like lightning captured inside purple glass. Ben created this dramatic doublet by pairing lab grown amethyst with rutilated quartz, allowing the golden rutile needles to flash across the surface like tiny bolts of light suspended within the stone. Rutile is a titanium oxide mineral that naturally forms long, slender crystal needles inside quartz as the host crystal grows. These metallic inclusions create the striking golden

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and set in 925 sterling silver

Lapis Lazuli is a deep blue metamorphic rock considered a semi-precious stone prized for it's coloring

Metal or plastic backs

Lapidary History: Its vibrant coloration and polishability led artisans to incorporate Lizardite into jewelry

creating patterns and colors similar to Wild Horse Magnesite but with natural green tones from nickel-rich chrysoprase

Plastic Backs

I bought this particular cabochon from him about 10 years ago and have been hoarding it ever since

Opal Beaded Necklace

Turquoise inlaid bale

The geometric cuts and soft lavender-to-deep violet tones create a look that feels both organic and contemporary

and sometimes blue