Eudialyte is a unique material. It was first
discovered in Greenland in 1819. Most of
the eudialyte on the market today comes
from the Kola Peninsula in Northern Russia.
It is also found in Canada, Norway, Mada-
gascar and Magnet Cove, Arkansas.
The best samples of eudialyte have large
semi-transparent crystals of deep red color
embedded in a matri of black, gray, and
white. As many as 46 different chemical
elements are found in the makeup of eudialyte's
crystal structure.
Eudialyte is said to bring harmony into matters
of the heart and also to dispel jealousy.
LARIMAR
Larimar - Daughter of the Sea - Los Chupaderos Mine Dominican Republic
Legend has it that this stone was named for the daughter Larissa and Mar Spanish word for sea... and the stone was named Larimar. This stone
is only found in one place in the world - the Dominican Republic.
RED CREEK JASPER
Red Creek Jasper combines softly muted shades of mustard yellow, olive green, and burnt red in patterns reminiscent to a picturesque sunset. Metaphysically, it is believed by some to bring balance and relaxation, and like all jaspers, it is a stone of protection and grounding. Mined in China. Also known as Cherry Creek Jasper, Multi-Picasso, Red Picasso. Mohs hardness 7.
ROMAN GLASS
Roman glass used in jewelry is shards from jars, goblets, and other
vessels. It is estimated to be between 900 to 1200 years old. The
style of blue green glass in my jewelry was excavated from the
Nimroz province of Afghanistan. Similar ancient glass has been found
in northern Africa. The typical shades of blue and green come from
different mineral impurities in the sand during the time the glass was
made, and the surface iridescence resulted from oxidation over time.
There are a number of problems related to the study of excavated glass.
Glass was traded and exchanged as simple containers for oils, perfumes
etc. It was circulated throughout the world as far as Asia, Northern China,
and Europe. It was also shipped in large quantities as large glass lumps
and discarded broken vessels, suitable for remelting and making new
glass inexpensively. Thus the glass of a bottle made in Egypt or Rome for
example may have been recycled any where in the civilized world. A new
object may have been recycled into another shape or decoration suggesting
another origination location. Ancient glass makes beautiful contemporary
jewelry.
Metaphysical Properties: Chrysocolla is known as the healing
stone by native American Indian cultures where it is used to
strengthen the body's resistance and bringing calm feelings
where there is upset. It is associated with serenity, tranquility
unconditional love, meditation, calmness, hope, gentleness and
sensitivity.
