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Here are some of the casual jewelry or informal jewelry items we are offering for sale at this time.  They include cute turtle and bead necklaces, other unique bead necklaces, a variety of semiprecious gem cabochon pendants, including heart pendants and earrings, and other jewelry.  Some of the natural stones in this casual jewelry include agate, jasper, amethyst, lapis lazuli, hematite, garnet, malachite, crazy lace agate, moss agate, obsidian, picture jasper, various fossil materials, carnelian, rhodochrosite, and amber.  Check back with us periodically, as we will be adding many additional items such as earrings and a variety of bead necklaces.  You can click on any underlined Item # to see a photo of the item.  Use your browser's "back" button to return to the list.  1 inch = 25.4 mm

 

Item#

Item Description

Price

51000

Turtle and Bead Necklaces All turtle necklaces have the same design, a 32-mm hand carved stone turtle at the bottom of a string of 4mm beads in matching colors. They come in a huge variety of natural colors in addition to the ones shown here (ask for details). Symbolically, the turtle represents wisdom, long life or eternity in various cultures. Artistically, its shape lends itself beautifully to this design.

51005

Green spot agate turtle bead necklace White turtle with green dots. Beads are white jade and green jade.

$25.00

51013

 Red-orange jasper turtle bead necklace Solid rust-colored jasper turtle with matching beads accented with occasional coral and spotted jasper beads.    

$25.00

51014

 Snowflake obsidian turtle bead necklace Dainty gray patches on black shell with alternating black and snowflake obsidian beads.   sold

$25.00

51016

 Green jasper turtle bead necklace  Sage green jasper with brown flecks all through make a realistic-looking turtle shell.  Beads are green jade accented with different shades of brown jasper.  sold

$25.00

51017

 Lt. green turtle bead necklace Semi-translucent white quartz mottled with green makes a subtly colored shell.  Matching beads alternate quartz and jade.  

$25.00

51020

 Amazonite turtle bead necklace Both shell and beads are of solid colored amazonite, in a pretty aqua shade.  sold

$25.00

51021

 Rhodonite  turtle bead necklace Bright pink turtle shell has just a few tiny black markings.  Beads are of good quality rose quartz.  

$25.00

51023

 Lapis  turtle bead necklace Evenly speckled stone-washed denim surface (not as uniformly dark blue as the photo indicates)  

$25.00

51500

Unique bead necklaces All the beads in these necklaces are made from natural semi-precious stones. Sterling silver dangle earrings with matching beads are available, even if not pictured.   

51503

Red and green special necklace For Christmas or any time of year.  Bright green malachite and pale green amazonite 6 and 8 mm beads alternate with 2mm garnet beads with a unique 10 mm malachite "bullseye" sphere at the bottom of this 21 1/2 " necklace.  Earrings 52003 for $8 match this necklace.

$48.00

51504

Small bead rose quartz, amethyst & amazonite necklace  Pale rose quartz, light green amazonite and amethyst 4mm beads produce a dainty medley in  this 23 " necklace. 

$32.00

51505

Small bead white, purple & aqua necklace   White mother of pearl sets off the pure shades of purple amethyst and aqua amazonite  4mm beads for a bright, pretty effect for this 23 " necklace. 

$28.00

51506

Small bead  purple & aqua necklace   Like 51505 above, except it only has alternating aqua-amazonite and purple amethyst 4mm beads -- no mother of pearl.

$28.00

51507

Bronze and yellow-toned beads with angel medallion

Artistic beauty combines with special meaning in this one-of-a-kind design in which graduated beads of yellow leopard skin jasper alternate with bronze rose beads.  At bottom of 24" length is a bronze medal depicting St. Michael the Archangel. sold

$45.00

51508

Red jasper & gray hematite necklace Here's a great color combination of red jasper, metallic gray hematite and gray & red spotted jasper.   This hand knotted 8mm bead necklace is 24" long and waiting to go to work with you in your favorite suit.  Stylish $8 earrings 52008 form a set. sold

$48.00

51509

Copper, hematite and  seed pearl necklace  A very unique  pendant on perfectly matched beads.  The copper in this pendant has more luster than is apparent in the photo.  The beads are copper, seed pearls, and hematite.   There won't be another like it.  Dainty dangle earrings in matching beads are $7.     sold

$48.00

51514

Lively rust-tone jasper necklace

Artistically shaped jasper pendant combines shades of rust and brown with a little black and tan.. Jasper 4mm beads reflect these same colors in the same proportions.  The overall effect is cool and classy.   

$33.00

51516

Snow-flake obsidian dolphin bead necklace

Neatly spotted dolphin of snowflake obsidian  balancing a ball is suspended from 4mm beads in alternating black onyx and snowflake obsidian.   

$25.00

51517

Lapis dolphin bead necklace  The fine-grained speckles of different shades of lapis of this dolphin are reflected in the variegated blue shades of 4mm lapis beads    

$25.00

51518

Roses galore necklace  Rose lovers, take note!  There are so many different elements here that this one must be seen in photos.  The bottom pendant is an intricately carved silver circle of roses.  Separated by 3mm garnet beads is a medley of beads of  rose quartz, Venetian glass beads with roses inside, silver beads of carved roses, and so on...  This one of  a kind  necklace is for someone special.  Matching earrings are just $8.
 

$65.00

54000

Cabochon Rings

54001

Montana agate silver ring This translucent Montana agate has dispersed brown/black inclusions that give it a pleasing appearance.   Set in a size 10 rhodium-plated silver mounting

$37.00

55100

Cabochon Pendants, Large 40x30 mm Cabochon Pendants in a variety of materials
(Chains are available -- see bottom of page)

55101

Malachite 40x30 mm pendant Malachite multi-shade green 40x30 mm cabochon pendant with delicate bull’s eye patterns, in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$22.00

55103

Malachite 40x30 mm pendant Malachite multi-shade green 40x30 mm cabochon pendant with bold banding in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$22.00

55109

Crazy lace agate 40x30 mm pendant Colors are pink, cranberry and gray in these horizontal bands which interrupt to become lace or crystals in this crazy lace agate 40x30 mm cabochon pendant, in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$19.00

55112

Moss agate 40x30 mm pendant Delicate green tendrils looking very much like ferns abound here and are accented by white agate pockets in this 40x30 mm moss agate cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$19.00

55113

Moss agate 40x30 mm pendant Bold green mossy ropes twist like vines across a white agate background in this 40x30 mm moss agate cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$19.00

55115

Snowflake obsidian 40x30 mm pendant Dainty light gray flakes drift against a black background in this volcanic stone of snowflake obsidian 40x30 mm cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$19.00

55120

Leopard skin jasper 40x30 mm pendant Leopard skin jasper 40x30 mm cabochon pendant with a pleasing pink, gray and black coloration, in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$19.00

55121

Striped jasper 40x30 mm pendant Diagonal wavy stripes of cranberry and gray distinguish this 40x30 mm jasper cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.   

$19.00

55122

Picture jasper 40x30 mm pendant Warm tones of tan and brown make a desert scene on this 40x30 mm picture jasper cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$19.00

55123

Snowflake obsidian 40x30 mm pendant A diagonal swirl of gray blossoms on black obsidian on a 40x30 mm cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.     

$19.00

55124

Malachite 40x30 mm pendant Curves and points of banded green for a 40x30 mm malachite cabochon pendant in a silver cinch-mount setting.     

$22.00

55125

Crinoid Fossil 40x30 mm pendant Tiny sea creatures of  many eons ago had no idea they would someday create a fascinating design of doughnuts and coil shapes in pink and gray on black.  This crinoid fossil 40 x 30 mm cabochon pendant is in a silver cinch-mount setting.  sold

$19.00

55200

Cabochon Pendants, Medium 30x22 mm Cabochon Pendants in a variety of materials
(Chains are available -- see bottom of page)

55201

Blue lace agate 30x22 mm pendant Dainty scallops of lace variations in pale blue adorn this 30x22 mm cabochon pendant of blue lace agate in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$13.00

55202

Blue lace agate 30x22 mm pendant Vertical rows of lace in contrasting shades of powder blue to white appeal in this 30x22 mm cabochon pendant of blue lace agate in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.  

$13.00

55212

Moss agate 30x22 mm pendant This is a true go-with-anything stone because its nearly translucent nature lets the color of clothing beneath show through and dramatize the delicate black tendrils within in a 30x22 mm cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.   

$11.00

 

55213

Unakite 30x22 mm pendant Yellow-green swatches accented with bits of salmon are delicately combined in this 30x22 mm unakite cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$11.00

55214

Carnelian 30x22 mm pendant There is exquisite narrow angular banding in this 30x22 mm pendant with muted shades of caramel and rust carnelian cabochon in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$11.00

55215

Carnelian 30x22 mm pendant The horizontal banding is in high contrast shades of orange, brown, beige and white in this 30x22 mm carnelian cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$11.00

55217

Picture jasper 30x22 mm pendant Darker lines seem to outline a gully wash in the desert scene of sand under a blue sky in a 30x22 mm picture jasper cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.    sold

$14.00

55218

Tiger iron 30x22 mm pendant An artistic curve of golden tiger eye and dark gray hematite makes a strong  statement in this 30x22 mm tiger iron cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.    

$12.00

55219

Moss agate 30x22 mm pendant Delicate black moss-like dendrites drift on a mostly translucent background, allowing the color of clothing underneath to tint the hue of this 30x22 mm moss agate cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.    

$11.00

55221

Agate 30x22 mm pendant Over 2 dozen precise pinstripe bands in shades of gray to off-white sweep into an artistic peak in the center of this special 30x22 mm agate cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.    

$18.00

55222

Agate 30x22 mm pendant Crazy lace agate in shades of gray, off-white, and some red. 30x22 mm  cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.    

$17.00

55223

Crinoid fossil 30x22 mm pendant How often do you see tiny ancient sea creature shapes like rings and tubes in attractive shades of pink and gray on a black background?  Variations of this are in 30x22 mm crinoid fossil cabochon pendants in sterling silver cinch-mount settings.    

$11.00

 

55300

Cabochon Pendants, Small 25x18 mm, 18x32 mm and other sizes of Cabochon Pendants in a variety of materials  
(Chains are available -- see bottom of page)

55301

Petrified wood 25x18 mm pendant Rare fossil of the bark of an ancient tree in dramatic black and white. Unlikely you will see another like this petrified wood 25x18 mm cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$11.00

55302

Malachite 25x18 mm pendant Unique pattern of spots stripes and eyes in this nice light green 25x18 mm malachite pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.

$14.00

55311

Carnelian 25x18 mm pendant High contrast stripes include bright orange, white and gray in this 25x18 mm carnelian cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting.  sold

$14.00

55313

Variscite 25x18 mm pendant A pleasant light lime-green color in this 25x18 mm variscite cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$22.00

55314

Malachite 25x18 mm pendant A 25x18 mm malachite cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. Has a striking, unusual banding pattern.

$17.00

55315

Agate 25x18 mm pendant Translucent banded reddish-brown carnelian 25x18 mm agate cabochon pendant in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$15.00

55316

Carnelian 25x18 mm pendant 25x18 mm carnelian cabochon pendant with a broad horizontal band, in a sterling silver cinch-mount setting. 

$14.00

55332

Chrysoprase 18x13 mm  pendant The translucent beauty of chrysoprase is here in a soft green, somewhat light and with just a hint of aqua.  The gently ornate setting suits it just right.   

$25.00

55333

Sugilite 18x13 mm  pendant An  8 ct. sugilite pendant cut in an 18x13mm high-domed oval cabochon shape is subtly veined in many shades of purple on close inspection.  A purple-lovers delight for sure.  

$38.00

55371

Opal doublet free-form pendant 16x10 mm  Strong and plentiful splashes of red, green, and blue make this a dazzling free-form opal doublet pendant.  Inlaid in silver.   Note that there is a curved defect line in this gemstone.  It can be seen in the photo as a faint white line, going from the red patch at upper right to the red patch at middle right.   

$72.00

55375

Cat Pendants 
 
  1. A sterling silver cat has wrapped itself around different semi-precious  cabochon gems in an artistic fashion possible only for cats to achieve.
  2. The measurement given is for the gemstone.
  3. A variety of chains are available -- see bottom of page.

55376

Yellow Cat's eye 14x10 mm  cat pendant  A sharply defined eye in this unusually yellow tiger-eye stone may remind you of a special feline friend you have known.  

$33.00 

55377

Brown Cat's eye 14x10 mm  cat pendant  In a warm reddish brown color, this undefined tiger eye has a mysterious look about it.    

$29.00 

55378

Carnelian 14x10 mm  cat pendant  This bright, true orange color is rarely seen.  The subtle shading of lighter  to darker proves that it is natural, as are all of these cabochons.   

$39.00 

55379

Chrysoprase 14x10 mm  cat pendant  Strongly, purely chrysoprase green, purely translucent, purely beautiful. sold 

$47.00 

55380

Charoite purple 14x10 mm  cat pendant  The iridescent random fibers of dark and light purple within make this stone endlessly fascinating.    

$38.00

55381

Tiffany stone purple 14x10 mm  cat pendant  On a purple background, the intricately shaped little black markings are the reason this stone is completely unique.   

$35.00

55382

Amethyst 14x10 mm  cat pendant  The thickness of this high-domed cabochon gives the amethyst an intensity of color that announces to all, "I love purple and I love cats!"   

$43.00

55400

Heart Pendants and Earrings
  1. The measurement given for hearts is taken across the widest horizontal part.
  2. All hearts are of natural stone, and polished on both sides, for a 3-D effect with different degrees of puffiness.
  3. Heart pendants in some cases have matching earrings, but they do not have to be purchased as a set. Earring settings for any pair can be of either type shown.
  4. A variety of chains are available -- see bottom of page.
55402 GREEN, MALACHITE
55402d 22 mm heart Delicate bands, bullseye and polka dots are all on this dainty light green pendant. $7.00
55404 PINK, RHODOCHROSITE
55404b 25 mm heart The precise, high-contrast banding is an intricate marvel in this elegant pendant. $18.00
55405, 55406 BLUE, SODALITE
55405a,b,c,d,e 25 mm hearts These five sodalite hearts have its popular shades of dark and light blue.  All except c also have diagonal streaks of pure white. new $8.00
55406d 20 mm hearts Dark blue earrings have lighter blue markings. $10.00
55407 SPOTTED, LEOPARD SKIN JASPER
55407c 20 mm hearts Yellow, black and gray form spots and swirls on these jasper earrings. $10.00
55408 LIGHT BLUE, BLUE LACE AGATE
55408b 20 mm hearts These earrings are a smaller version of 55408a. $12.00
55409 BLUE, LAPIS AND SODALITE
55409b 20 mm hearts These earrings are of the same stone as in 55409a. $12.00
55410 AMBER AND CARNELIAN
55419 22 mm heart A pure, lightweight amber heart pendant.   $11.00
55410a 22 mm heart This lightweight amber pendant contains three shimmering flattened air bubbles to add interest to pure amber.   $12.00
55410b 25 mm heart Puffy in shape, pure and clear in color, this is an ideal pendant for amber lovers. $19.00
55411 MIXED, EARRINGS
55411b 20 mm hearts Nature tastefully designed sea creatures in pink, black and gray fossils for these . $10.00
55412, 55413 BLUE - GREEN, MIXED
55412a 27 mm heart On an aqua background is a subtle design like woven fabric in this amazonite pendant. $9.00
55412c 23 mm heart Pure aqua amazonite makes a dainty elegant pendant in a popular color. $7.00
55412d 15 mm hearts Bright and beautiful teal earrings are most likely chrysoprase.   $12.00
55413a,b 25mm hearts This popular shade of blue-green flecked with rose and white is a variation of fancy jasper. new $7.00
55415 SHADES OF GREEN, MIXED
55415a 25 mm heart Curving tendrils of dark green on white makes an intriguing pendant of moss agate. $7.00
55415e 25 mm heart Dark green vines wrap around this white heart in one of the many patterns of moss agate. $12.00
55415f 34 mm heart This shapely heart of opaque aventurine is a quiet compromise of green and blue-green that will go with many outfits. $9.00
55416 REDDISH, JASPER
55416a 25 mm heart This pendant has black markings on rust for a dynamic effect. $7.00
55416b 25 mm heart Red, pink and gray make fine-grained vertical swirls in this pendant. $7.00
55416c 20 mm hearts These earrings are the same stone as 55416a. $10.00
55417 RED, JASPER
55417d 15 mm hearts These cute red earrings are a match to either 55417a or b.   $10.00
55418 WHITE, MIXED
55418a 25 mm heart The white of this howlite pendant is interrupted by its typical gray veins. $7.00
55418b 30 mm heart This snowy quartz heart is striking in its pure whiteness. $7.00
55418c 20 mm hearts Pure white marble makes very useful earrings. $5.00
55420 PASTEL FANCY JASPER
55420a,b,c,d 25 mm hearts There is enough white swirled through the shades of green, pink, yellow and purple to call them pastel, but still these fancy jasper colors are vibrant. new $7.00
55422 AMETHYST
55422a,b,c,d,e 25 mm hearts Rich purple amethyst, each with some version of amethyst’s characteristic white chevron shapes within. new $8.00
55424 FLUORITE
55424 25 mm heart Narrow alternating diagonal stripes of purple and teal in a translucent background make this a dainty pendant. new $9.00
55426 UNAKITE
55426 25 mm heart The two distinctive colors of Unakite, salmon and yellowish green, are evenly distributed in artistic swatches here. new $7.00

 

55428 TIGER'S EYE and HAWK'S EYE
55428b,c 25 mm hearts

 

The “eye” is distinct in these two golden tiger eye stones with wide diagonal bands. new $8.00

 

55428a,d,e 25 mm hearts The dark blue included with the tiger eye diagonal stripes qualify these as hawkseye, with its broader range of color. new $8.00

 

55430 TIGER IRON
55430a,b 25 mm hearts Colorful tiger iron . A has bold horizontal streaks of red and yellow on metallic hematite grey. B is a more subtle version of the same colors in diagonal striping. new $8.00

 

55431 25 mm heart One photo cannot show the uniqueness of this tiger iron pendant with graceful curving golden stripes on one side, and a bold sweep of red on the other side. new $7.00

 

55440 FOSSILS
55440a 28 mm heart An orthoceras fossil in a heart shaped pendant.  The detail on this close-up section of fossil is exceptional.  Neutral grey tones sold $9.50
55440b,c 30 mm hearts Similar but still unique, these two heart shaped pendants have an orthoceras fossil plunging through the center. Light gray and black.  These two are larger than the other hearts listed here. c sold $9.50

55500

Cross pendants 
  1. If one measurement is given, it is taken across the widest horizontal part.
  2. Chains are available -- see below

55501

Jasper cross pendants a, b, c, and d are stylized crosses of rainforest jasper.  Their colors are swirls of soft blue-green and lilac pink.  e and h are bloodstone crosses (sold), green with red spots.  f and g are larger, more traditionally shaped crosses of red jasper.  f is speckled and g has diagonal stripes.  e&h sold

$ 9.00

55511

amber cross pendant   Four of the very different shades of amber appear in six attractive oval shaped stones to make this special cross. One available  

$35 .00

55512

Lapis and sterling silver cross pendant      The beautiful shape of this cross which outlines bright blue lapis  in a silver setting has made it a huge favorite with the few who have seen it. Five similar ones available (one shown in photo).

 

 

$18.00

55700

Fossil & meteorite pendants 
  1. If one measurement is given, it is taken across the widest horizontal part.
  2. Chains are available -- see below

55702

Fossil pendant This orthoceras has been shaped to a symmetrical cone with its natural  black background setting off the light and darker gray markings of this ancient sea creature.    

$8 .00

55780

Meteorite pendant (Campo Del Cielo, Argentina) 25mm This Argentina meteorite left us this gracefully curved fragment composed of iron and nickel, giving it a silvery appearance.  It fell between 3,800 BC and 2,000 BC.   

$16.00

55781

Meteorite pendant (Sikhote-Alin, USSR) 25mm This pendant is from a giant, mostly-iron, meteorite that fell in  eastern Siberia on 2/12/1947. This specimen has a chunky, irregular surface to arouse curiosity.    sold 

$18.00

55800

Tear Drop, Pear  Shaped, and free-form  Pendants  
  1. If one measurement is given, it is the width .
  2. Chains are available -- see below

55804

Crazy lace agate 21 mm pendant Crazy lace drop pendant has vertical scallops and pinstripes in shades of rust, peach, gray and off-white.    

$7.00

55806

Malachite 45x26 mm pendant  The graceful diagonal swirl of stripes in this large teardrop pendant show the different shades of malachite green to artistic effect.   

$13.00

55807

Amethyst crystal cluster 36x25 mm pendant  The front shows the purple beauty of amethyst crystals as they occur in nature.  The sides have silver electroplating and the back is smooth polished stone.   

$15.00

55809

Malachite 38x23 mm pendant  There is the beauty of a  natural precision about this teardrop-shaped pendant with its even distribution of the light and dark greens of malachite in diagonal stripes.   

$14.00

55810

Peruvian opal  48x25 mm free-form pendant  Like the unusual, the asymmetrical?  This rare large Peruvian opal would be teardrop-shaped, except for the fact that it sweeps in a graceful curve to the left.  The color is a lovely aquamarine except for the brownish streaks which add interest to the left side.  sold 

$25.00

55842

 Moss agate 25 mm pendant On a milky quartz background drift delicate black dendrites which look very much like tree branches on this naturally artistic moss agate drop pendant.    

$10.00

55843

Plume agate 25 mm pendant Delicate light yellow plume formations in a translucent matrix form a lovely teardrop pendant.  Not as orange/rust-tone as the photo implies.  

$18.00

55844

Moss agate 23 mm  pendant This oval moss agate pendant has a background of milky quartz with a landscape of yellow plumes and black dendrites.    

$12.00

55880

 Amber Pendants   All these pendants have a rich reddish color.  They have been polished in their originally formed drop shapes, but chosen for their near-symmetry. 
The measurement given is the length.   Chains are available (see below).
 

 

55880a Amber pendant 36mm An elongated,  nearly perfect cylindrical shape and many inclusions distinguish this pendant.  Most inclusions are the silvery-looking discs which are flattened air bubbles.  Some are tiny plant parts.  sold 

$16.00

55880b Amber pendant  28mm A three-dimensional raindrop shape, this is clear other than a couple small inclusions.  

$15.00

55880c Amber pendant  33mm This larger pendant is full of the pretty disc shapes, as well as a mossy-looking substance.   

$18.00

55880d Amber pendant  25mm A dainty flattened teardrop, this amber is clear except for two small mossy inclusions.    

$14.00

55880e Amber pendant  29mm A little longer, this drop is similar but with a little more moss.   

$14.00


We have a supply of sterling silver chains for use with the pendants above, if you need one.  These include light and medium rope styles, as well as cable styles for heavier pendants.  Lengths are 18" and 20" with some 16" and 24" also available.  Other styles can be ordered.  Prices range from $6 to $10 for the rope styles and are $12 and $14 for 20" and 24" heavy cable styles. For chains not in stock, delivery time is typically two weeks or less and there is a range of prices depending on style.

 

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