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Direct Links to popular gemstones and cabochons:
Amazonite
Opals, Boulder
Parrot Wing Understand mm sizes: Quick guide: 1" = 25mm 1/2"=13mm 1/4"=6.5mm Change can help: 1 quarter= 24.2 mm 1 dime= 18mm Both coins: 42mm |
More Sculpture Not all sculptures have to be large and expensive to be appreciated. This page features some more affordable pieces, perfect for gifts. (Click on the photos below to enlarge them so that you can see detail.)
Malachite Boxes
These stunning jewel boxes are jewels in themselves. They are made from solid slabs of gemstone-quality malachite, mined in Zaire. In each box, the smooth polished exterior features the swirls of green that make this mineral so beloved. The removable lid is designed so it won't slide off the bottom of the box accidentally. In addition, the lid is perfectly aligned with the sides of the box, a superb example of exacting craftsmanship. The interior is as finely fitted as the exterior, with carefully mitered corners.
One of these boxes would be a marvelous gift for yourself or someone special. It
looks great on a desk, or as a splash of classy color in a home decorating scheme. Malachite is revered
not only for its beauty, but its color is said to link the spirit to the heart
chakra, making it a good thing to have on hand in places where good
communication and understanding are important. The wavy patterns of lines in the
stone are said to resonate in a special way with people who work with
numbers--scientists, mathematicians, business people. That may be fact or
fiction, but my guess is those folks would have a great appreciation for the
glorious precision in which those patterns were formed. Medium malachite box MLB-10 $70.00 2-1/8"long x 1-5/8"wide x 1-1/8"high Large malachite box MLB-11 $90.00 3"long x 1-7/8"wide x 1-1/4"high
Miniature stone frogs
These two sweet stone amphibians would be perfect additions to a frog
collection. They're tiny enough to both find lots of room in the palm of your
hand (see scale photo) but they have lots of personality. The black frog is
carved from hematite, a heavy mineral with a metallic sheen. Hematite is often
used by people to ground, calm, and focus themselves. The pink frog is carved
from rhodonite, often called the romance or love stone. Rhodonite comes from
the Greek Rhodon, or rose. It has been used in jewelry and ornament since the
18th century. New Age healers use it to activate the heart chakra. These two
frogs would be a valuable and meaningful gift for your favorite frog fancier!
IJ-F1-RD-034 Reg. $40.00, Special Introductory Price: $29.99 for both! Sorry, Sold! |
