It’s not always Turquoise

I love cabbing turquoise.  But I love lots of others kinds of rock as well.  I’ve been cutting some really pretty material.  Here’s a pic of some lovelies from a recent batch.

Nov 2015 Group of Cabs (1024x713)

Crazy lace agate from Mexico.  Labradorite from Labrador.  Cave Creek Jasper from Arizona.  White Buffalo from Nevada.  And of course some turquoise.  The coffins were popular- I’ll cut them year round.  And I loved the suggestion for labradorite coffins.  And the hearts.  Love the hearts.  And so do a bunch of metalsmiths.  And for that I am grateful.

Some beautiful blues…

I am so grateful for the beautiful rock that I have the privilege of handling.  Sometimes when I pack up an order I experience a bit of envy.  This was one of those times.  I was really happy with the whole batch, but seeing these together had me seeing green.  The metalsmith who got these will make a gorgeous pieces with these.  I can’t wait to see them set in metal.

Order for Maria Torres
Order for Maria

 

I still go through phases where I’ll cut a lot of one color.  Seems to rotate between blues, reds and greens.  I’m in a blue phase now.  But seriously- look at this batch of beauties!

A collection of blue cabochons available for purchase
A collection of blue cabochons available for purchase

These were listed on the website and most were claimed quickly.  Have a look through the shop for more like these.  This turquoise is full of character and I am totally smitten with all of it.  😉

Sea Turtles and Turquoise

This sweet little sea turtle was a custom order for a nice lady who loves turtles. I was able to send her a pic of some finished stones so that she could choose her favorite.

Hand drawn and cut from sterling silver.  The stone is turquoise in a lovely shade of blue.

Turq Sea Turtle Size (1024x768) Turq Sea Turtle (1024x823)