I like to source a variety of different or unusual gemstones, and you will find them here in this category but be warned they may be a one-off. I also create some silver pieces which are a one-off and, I don’t feel I can recreate again.
So if you love an item in this category, purchase it because there may not be another!
Reticulated silver pendant with a blue lace agate gemstone
I have created this pendant by using the method of reticulation is a way of creating an organic look by using a hot flame to melt and then move the liquid silver to form the pattern. A hole formed in one corner of this piece so I felt this small Blue Lace Agate would add to the look.
This pendant measures approximately 4cm x 3cm
Silver Lightening Strike Jasper Gemstone Necklace
I love the lighting strike of delicate shades of reddish pink and black going through the middle. To complement the pattern in the stone I have secured it in the setting with two claws. I have attached it to a firm collar. The gemstone measures 4.5cm x 2.5cm. Collet 36 to 40 cm apparently
Sterling Silver Ball Pendant Necklace with Etched Gold Detail
This silver ball is versatile with how it can be worn not only because of its mixed silver and gold but can be worn either on a long chain which will supplied with it or a shorter chain so it hangs just below collar.
Making this was a pleasure as it took me back to my silversmithing days as some of the skills it required I had learnt then. Cutting two circles out is silver the same and doming them. Before I soldered the two halves together I etched a pattern in to the silver using acid and then to highlight this I have used a gold wash.
The ball measures 15mm includes a fine silver chain
Sparkling Titanium Blue Druse and Silver Chain
This was my early lockdown project I spent many hours at my bench hammering and shaping rectangular silver wire to create the chain. I then made each setting for these three irregular blue titanium coloured druse gemstones. I some how found solitude in handling the metal and tools.
Approximate length 50cm and 3cm - 1cm in diameter.
Mibres Picture Jasper & Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
This Mibres Jasper is from Mexico displaying silhouetted landscape the colours are dark red or maroon with occasional greys and white. I have set the stone behind a solid silver shell I have made using a Limpet I found on Daimler Bay in Cornwall.
Approximate length 4.5cm and width 3.5 cm
Ocean Jasper and Silver Necklace
Ocean Jasper necklace with shades of colours greens, greys, creams and golden tones. They are irregular in shape and have been arranged at the front of the necklace spaced with twig shaped pieces of silver. I have then attached them to a hollow silver hoop and it fastens with a hook and eye at the back.
Approximate length 46cm
Faceted Citrine & Square Rutile Quartz Necklace set with Silver
This very sparkly gemstone necklace comprises of three strings of faceted yellow citrine and to one string I have added
Picture Jasper Barrel Beads set with silver.
These beautiful Picture Jasper Beads are a combination of cream, grey, black, taupe and one bead has a few spots of plum. This necklace necklace would look very good worn with neutral colours. I have use silver cones to add some sparkle.
Citrine Gemstone beads with Silver.
This chunky necklace is made up of eight strands of Yellow Citrine chips then silver hoops gather these strands together. The strands feed into two silver cones at the back with chain attached and clasp to make it adjustable in length.
White Quartz with Blue Hematite beads and Silver
This chunky necklace is made up of five strands of white Quartz chips with two electric blue strands of Hematite running through to add colour. Gathering these strands together are two large silver hoops. The strands lead through two silver cones and Moonstone beads leading up to the clasp at the back.
Pink & Black Rhodonite Gem stone pendant necklace
This is a rich pink Rhondonite is a semi precious gemstone from Australia. I chose this stone because it reminds me of an abstract painting with lolly pop trees in the foreground. I purchased it from an excellent gemstone cutter in America and set with a silver setting that I believe complements the markings in the stone.
Red Hematiod Quartz Nugget Necklace with Silver
This necklace consists of beautiful freeform Hematite crystals. The Inclusions in the gemstones give lovely patterns. The beads are in hues of orange, red and pink. It is very delicate looking and most unusual. I have placed silver torpedo like silver beads in the necklace for contrast.
Approximatley 45cm Long and each nugget is about 1cm in diameter.
Cubed Labradorite and Silver necklace
I purchased these gemstones whist in Germany from one of my favourite gemstone dealers as I have always liked cubes. I have kept the design uncluttered by placing four cubes of the same size off centre.
Sterling Silver Fish Charm Bracelet Chunky Chain
This is a lovely fish attached to a chain to form a bracelet which is more in keeping with today’s fashion. The bracelet measures 20 cm long and can be adjusted to be shorter
Sterling Silver Sailboat Chunky Chain Charm Bracelet
I have attached this lovely boat to a chain to form a bracelet which is more in keeping with today’s fashion. The bracelet measures 22cm long and can be adjusted to be shorter
Purple Fluorite & Frosted Sterling Silver Earrings
These earrings are made with purple Fluoride I have added silver discs and hung them from a silver ball.
appropriate drop 2.5cm
Sterling Silver Green Fluorite Earrings
These earrings are made with Fluoride I have added silver discs and hung them from a frosted silver ball.
appropriate drop 3cm
Sterling Silver Titanium Blue Druse Gemstone Earrings
Sparkling Titanium Blue Druse gemstones that measure 18mm x 10mm. Surrounded with a silver frame and attached them to a silver ring. They are approximately just over 4cm long
Blue Diamond with Opal Doublet Earrings set in Sterling Silver
These are blue diamonds set next to a pair of beautiful blue/ green Opal doublets.
They are approximately 3cm long
Sterling Silver geometric line dangling earrings with gold highlights
Geometric line dangling earrings with gold highlights are easy to wear and will go with anything you wear.
Approximately 2.5 cm drop and 2mm wide
Sterling Silver Half Hoop Earrings.
Textured half hoop earrings 5mm wide.
Sterling Silver & Titanium Blue Druse Gemstone Cufflinks
Cufflinks with sparkling Titanium blue Druse which measure 7mm on top.
Approximately in diameter 2 x 2.5cm
Textured Sterling Silver Triangle Cufflinks
Textured Triangle Cufflinks.
Approximately 2cm in diameter.
Wide Sterling Silver Bangle Textured with Lace
The sterling silver for this bangle has been textured with lace in my rollers to create the pattern before I began forming its shape. I always enjoy making bangles as it takes me back to my silversmithing day’s of hammering sheets of silver.
This bangle is 14mm deep the inner diameter is 6.5 cm.