ABOUT THE ART
After a memorable excursion or transformative experience in the wilderness, I procure a lovely little rock from each place to serve as a memento. They now all reside in a dish on our coffee table. Pouring over these simple, yet meaningful stones brings me back to those happy memories. A tiny red rock from my first camping trip as an 11-year-old, a green rock from the cove in which I experienced peaceful solitude, a striped rock from a wilderness trip in college where I met my best friend, and even a rock from the Pictured Rocks cliffs where Isaac proposed to me. Each serves as a sort of “trail marker” for a significant time in my life...this was my inspiration behind these pendants.
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Each Gem Collector’s necklace features unique cuts of high quality stones & crystal specimens, mined all over the world: Tourmaline, Apatite, Mexican Fire Opal, Lightning Ridge Opal, Welo Opal, Garnet & Vesuvianite. I crafted each into “collection” like settings, intentionally choose mismatching stones- no two are alike, just as in nature. Each is strung upon a sturdy sterling 18” chain. They were made to become your “trail markers”- necklaces to celebrate a momentous occasion or to simply serve as reminders of the amazing natural beauty of this earth.
ITEM DETAILS
-.925 Sterling Silver
-Stamped with my maker's mark for authenticity
-Hangs on a 18" Sterling Silver Chain with a lobster clasp.
-Sparkling Tourmaline, Apatite, Mexican Fire Opal, Lightning Ridge Opal, Welo Opal, Garnet & Vesuvianite
-Handmade in Maine in my home studio
A NOTE ON WEAR
I have chosen high quality materials to create a piece of artful jewelry that will last a lifetime. Although crafted with the adventurous spirit in mind, please take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!
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