Metalsmithing + gemstones

Materials I love to work with

• Silver + bronze –
• Labradorite – click here to read about beautiful labradorite!
• Moss agates
• Lodalite – also known as garden quartz, click here for a gallery and short post on one of my favorite crystals!
• Rutilated quartz – click on this to learn more about rutilated quartz!
• Amethyst – there are several amethyst varieties, read this post about Shangaan Amethyst from Zimbabwe. or go to the amethyst page.
• Peridot
• Obsidian
• Moonstone
• Opal
• Amber
• Smoky quartz
• Citrine

Resources

• Kent’s jewelry and tools – Tucson, az
• Rio Grande jewelry supply
• Halsted bead co. -supplier of sterling silver chain
• Tiny desk customs