Major Feast Days of September:
St. Gregory the Great; Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta;
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Most Holy Name of the
Blessed Virgin Mary; Exaltation of the Holy Cross; Our Lady of
Sorrows; St. Matthew; St. Padre Pio da Pietrelcina; St. Vincent
de Paul; Michael, Gabriel & Raphael
Unless specifically
mentioned, items are one of a kind and
only one is available unless special ordered.
Semi precious lepidolite, sterling silver, and Swarovski crystal
bracelet with sterling silver Jerusalem cross. The chain allows for
adjustment in size, but this bracelet can be customized easily upon
request. Sterling silver lobster clasp and non-tarnish Argentium
sterling silver construction.
Item Name: Lepidolite
& SS Bracelet
Item #: SSGSB Lepidolite
Price: $25.00
A 15 Promises
Heritage Rosary
Semi-precious
lepidolite is frequently known as flower sugilite. Its color is
violet to pale pink or white and rarely gray or yellow. Its luster
is vitreous to pearly and crystals are transparent to translucent.
It is 2.5 on the Mohs hardness scale. Associated minerals are
quartz, feldspars, and tourmaline.
Lepidolite is an uncommon mica and has only become available on the
mineral market in sufficient quantities in the past decade.
Lepidolite forms in granitic masses containing lithium. The typical
violet to pink color of lepidolite is characteristic and is the only
field test available to identify lepidolite from other micas.
Notable occurrences include Brazil, the Ural Mountains in Russia,
several African localities and California in the U.S. Lepidolite
belongs to the silicates class in the mica group. Its uses include
ornamental stone, ore of lithium, and as a heat insulator in
industry. A rock made of granular pink lepidolite and red to pink
tourmaline is used as an ornamental stone for carving. Single large
plates or "books" of lepidolite can have an appealing violet color
and make attractive mineral specimens.
Heavy 26" necklace with a
1" turquoise bezel drop. High quality 12mm
semi-precious lapis lazuli handknotted form
an endless necklace which is attached to
silver red capped beads and double links.
The bezel set turquoise is handmade by me
and the turquoise has beautiful pyrite inclusions.
ITEM NAME: Lapis & Turquoise
Necklace
ITEM NUMBER: SSGSN Lapis
Turq
PRICE: $120.00
A 15 Promises Heritage Necklace
The ancient use of the term
sapphire is frequently translated as lapis
lazuli. Sapphire is the stone of the Apostle
to the Gentiles
St. Paul and the
Guardian Angel Herschel. Lapis Lazuli
is a modern birthstone for
December. St. Paul's
feast day is June 29th. Silver was frequently
used in the
fabrication of sacred objects by the
ancients, as were gold and bronze.
The name Lapis Lazuli comes
from the Persian word
lazhward
meaning blue,
in allusion to its color. In ancient times,
lapis lazuli was known as
sapphirus,
which is today's name for the blue corundum
variety sapphire. Lapis Lazuli has been
highly valued for many thousands of years.
The most famous locality for fine quality
lapis lazuli is the same ancient deposit
high in the mountains of Afganistan where
it was originally mined at least 6000 years
ago. It was used by the ancient Egyptians
in many religious ceremonies, and was often
used as an inscription stone for various
passages from the Book of the Dead.
Lapis lazuli was one of the stones in
Aaron's Breastplate, described in the
Bible (Exodus).
Up until the 19th century, lapis lazuli
was ground up and mixed with oil to produce
the deep blue-green pigment known as
ultramarine
which meant literally
beyond the
sea, as the lapis lazuli was brought
from far away by ship.
The history of the use of
turquoise in the Middle East coincides with
the beginning of civilization itself. Turquoise
mining began in the Sinai Peninsula around
5500 BC. The book of
Exodus contains an important reference
to Turquoise. The
Breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest Aaron
contained twelve stones set in four rows.
Turquoise was the first stone on the second
row. Silver was used frequently in the Old
Testament in the fabrication of
temple objects and vessels, as were
gold and bronze.
Semi-precious jade and blue
topaz sterling silver 20 inch necklace with
an attached handpainted Russian pendant
of teal and green. The drop is about 2 inches.
Twisted sterling silver links highlighted
by micro-faceted swiss blue topaz. Pale
blue topaz nuggets accent the necklace.
The detail on the pendant is crisper than
photo portrays.
ITEM NUMBER: SSGSN Jade &
Russian
PRICE: $55.00
A 15 Promises Heritage Necklace
Jade is one of the oldest
traded gemstones and this jade has a beautiful
translucence. Silver was frequently used
by the ancients in the fabrication of
temple objects and vessels, as were
gold and bronze.
Jade is an ornamental stone.
The term jade is applied to two different
metamorphic rocks that are made up of different
silicate minerals: nephrite and jadeite.
Nephrite can be found in a creamy white
form as well as in a variety of green colors,
whereas jadeite shows more color variations,
including blue, lavender-mauve, pink, and
emerald-green colors. Of the two, jadeite
is rarer, documented in fewer than 12 places
worldwide. Translucent emerald-green jadeite
is the most prized variety, both today and
historically. As "quetzal" jade, bright
green jadeite from Guatemala was treasured
by Mesoamerican cultures, and as "kingfisher"
jade, vivid green rocks from Burma became
the preferred stone of post-1800 Chinese
imperial scholars and rulers. Burma (Myanmar)
and Guatemala are the principal sources
of modern gem jadeite, and Canada of modern
lapidary nephrite.
Sterling silver, faceted
semi-precious amethyst, and semi-precious
sugilite make this rosary-inspired necklace.
30" with a 1" Our Lady medal.
ITEM NUMBER: SSGSRN Am &
Sugilite
PRICE: $45.00
A 15 Promises Heritage Necklace
Amethyst is the stone of
the apostle
St. Matthias and the
Guardian Angel Adnachiel. St. Matthias'
feast day is May 14th. Pearl is the
birthstone of June and amethyst is the
birthstone of
February. Organic stones such as pearls
were most certainly used by the ancients
in design. Silver was frequently used in
fabrication, as were gold and bronze.
The
amethyst is a violet extravagance. For many
thousands of years, the amethyst has been
the most striking representative of the
large quartz family and a jewel coveted
by princes both ecclesiastical and secular.
Moses described it as a symbol of the Spirit
of God in the official robes of the High
Priest of the Jews, and the Russian Empress
Catherine the Great sent thousands of miners
into the Urals to look for it. In ancient
times, amethyst was already being engraved
and cut into sculptured forms. In earlier
times, people liked to drink wine from amethyst
cups, which speaks of the stone's lore of
protection against alcoholism or drunkenness.
Sugilite is an interesting
stone, partly because it is a fairly new
addition to the many minerals used in ornamental
jewelry. Sugilite forms naturally
on earth; however it was only discovered
in 1944 by Japanese geologist Ken-ichi Sugi
off one of the islands in Japan near Kyoto
City. Sugilite is a wonderful semi precious
stone that comes in several colors, most
notably a deep purple. Sometimes known
as the Purple Turquoise, Sugilite is highly
prized, especially when it is very deep
purple. It also is found in other hues,
such as this variation of flower sugilite.
Lovely rose faceted
semi-precious cherry quartz necklace
with carved cherry quartz flowers
offset in sterling silver. The facets
catch the light beautifully. Almost
23" long.
ITEM NUMBER: SSGSN
Chry Qtz
PRICE: $50.00
Cherry quartz is
a synonym of strawberry quartz.
Quartz is the most common mineral
found on the surface of the Earth.
A significant component of many
igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary
rocks, quartz is found in an impressive
range of varieties and colors. There
are many different varieties of
quartz, several of which are semi-precious
gemstones, including amethyst, agate,
chalcedony, jasper, carnelian, rock
crystal, sardonyx, and many more.
Especially in Europe and the Middle
East, since antiquity, varieties
of quartz have been the most commonly
used minerals in the making of jewelry
and hardstone carvings.
Handknotted 26" necklace of
semi-precious blue topaz nuggets
and sterling silver accents.
The pendant is about 1.75" and
has a sterling silver twisted
rope bail, a Swarovski crystal
bezel link, a 10mm freshwater
pearl, and a sterling silver
Jerusalem cross.
Item Number: SSGSN Topaz
Price: $40.00
A 15 Promises
Heritage Necklace
Topaz is the
stone of the Apostle
St. Matthew and the Guardian
Angel
Asmodel. Silver, gold, and
bronze were all used in the
Bible in the
construction of precious and
sacred objects. Blue Topaz,
turquoise, zircon, sky blue,
are the modern birthstones of
December.
It occurs
naturally in many colors including
blue, orange, brown, green,
pink, beige and red. Colorless
topaz, a common variation, can
be treated by irradiation to
produce a wide range of shades
of blue. Thus treated, blue
topaz is one of the most popular
and widely used of all gemstones.
The topaz has
been known for at least 2000
years and is one of the gemstones
which form the foundations of
the twelve gates to the Holy
City of the New Jerusalem. These
so-called apocalyptic stones
are intended to serve in protection
against enemies and as a symbol
of beauty and splendor. It cannot
be proved conclusively whether
the name of the topaz comes
from the Sanskrit or the Greek,
though the Greek name 'topazos'
means 'green gemstone'.
Topaz is the Texas state gemstone.
Handknotted
semi-precious
peach jade
rounds.
Sterling
spring ring
clasp, about
18" Five
peach crystal
accents.
ITEM
NUMBER:
GSHKN Pch
Jade
PRICE: $20.00
15 Promises
Heritage
Necklace
Jade is
one of the
oldest traded
gemstones
and this
jade has
a beautiful
translucence.
Silver was
frequently
used by
the ancients
in the fabrication
of
temple objects
and vessels,
as were
gold and
bronze.
Jade is
an ornamental
stone. The
term jade
is applied
to two different
metamorphic
rocks that
are made
up of different
silicate
minerals:
nephrite
and jadeite.
Nephrite
can be found
in a creamy
white form
as well
as in a
variety
of green
colors,
whereas
jadeite
shows more
color variations,
including
blue, lavender-mauve,
pink, and
emerald-green
colors.
Of the two,
jadeite
is rarer,
documented
in fewer
than 12
places worldwide.
Translucent
emerald-green
jadeite
is the most
prized variety,
both today
and historically.
As "quetzal"
jade, bright
green jadeite
from Guatemala
was treasured
by Mesoamerican
cultures,
and as "kingfisher"
jade, vivid
green rocks
from Burma
became the
preferred
stone of
post-1800
Chinese
imperial
scholars
and rulers.
Burma (Myanmar)
and Guatemala
are the
principal
sources
of modern
gem jadeite,
and Canada
of modern
lapidary
nephrite.
Handknotted semi-precious tiger eye & sterling silver 17" necklace & earring set. The tiger eye has wonderful
chatoyance.
ITEM NUMBER: SSGSSET
PRICE: $50.00
A 15 Promises Heritage Set
Silver, gold, and bronze were all used in the Bible in the fabrication of precious and sacred temple objects.
Tiger's eye is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually a metamorphic rock that is yellow- to red-brown, with a silky luster. Tiger's eye is a member of the quartz group of chalcedonies. Chatoyancy exhibits a changeable silky luster as light is reflected within the thin parallel fibrous bands. This effect is due to the fibrous structure of the material. Red stones are brought about through gentle heat treatment. Tiger's Eye mostly comes from South Africa.
Semi precious onyx necklace with focal clasp of sterling silver and a lily of the valley cameo carving. The sides of the clasp are deep for a substantial silver presence. 24" long.
Item #NGS Onyx
Price: $50.00
A 15 Promises' Heritage Necklace
Onyx is the stone of the apostle
St. James and the Archangel Gabriel, messenger to the Virgin Mary. St. James' feast day is July 25th. Bronze was used frequently for fabrication in the Old Testament, as were gold and silver.
Pure black onyx is common, and perhaps the most famous variety, but more rare than onyx with banded colors. It has a long history of use for hardstone carving and jewelry, where it is usually cut as a cabochon, or into beads, and is also used for intaglio or cameo engraved gems, where the bands make the image contrast with the ground.
Beautiful multi-tone translucent web agate 20" necklace. The necklace is handknotted with blue silk and is very fluid. The beads are at least 12mm and the colors are stunning. Sterling silver "S" clasp. Matching blue earrings on sterling silver hooks.
Item #SetGS Web Agate
Price: 75.00
A 15 Promises Heritage Jewelry Set
Agate is the stone of the
Guardian Angel Barbiel. Silver was used frequently in the Old Testament in the fabrication of
temple objects and vessels, as were gold and bronze.
Industry uses agates chiefly to make ornaments such as pins, brooches, paper knives, inkstands, marbles and seals. Because of its hardness and ability to resist acids, agate is used to make mortars and pestles to crush and mix. Web agate has a "web" of lines throughout the mass that makes for striking detail. Each stone is lovely and unique.
Handknotted Chinese turquoise necklace with sterling silver clasp. Very fluid and drapes beautifully, like handknotted pearls. 18" long.
Item #NGS Chinese Turquoise
Price: $30.00
A 15 Promises Heritage Necklace
Silver was used in the fabrication of sacred
temple objects and vessels in the Old Testament, as were gold and bronze. Turquoise is one of the modern birthstones for
December.
The history of the use of turquoise in the Middle East coincides with the beginning of civilization itself. Turquoise mining began in the Sinai Peninsula around 5500 BC. The book of
Exodus contains an important reference to Turquoise. The
Breastplate of the Hebrew High Priest Aaron contained twelve stones set in four rows. Turquoise was the first stone on the second row. Silver was used frequently in the Old Testament in the fabrication of temple objects and vessels, as were gold and bronze.
Striking set of a formed silver necklace with carved coral pendant. Matching rough red coral nuggets and carved white coral accents. Sterling silver bracelet. I apologize, but I cannot say for sure that the necklace wire is sterling.
Item #NGS Red Carved Coral
Price: $50.00
A 15 Promises Heritage Jewelry Set
Organic gemstones were most certainly known and used by the ancients in design. Silver was used in the fabrication of sacred
temple objects, as were bronze and gold. IHS are the first three Greek letters of His name, Jesus.
Coral beads and artifacts were discovered in the graves of pre-dynastic Egypt, dating back to as far as 4000 B.C. They are also found in the graves from Iron Age and Neolithic sepulchers from 10,000 B.C. All over the world, museums have collections of amulets and ornaments made of coral belonging to the period of 1000 B.C. Coral is calcified skeletons of sea creatures that grow in formations resembling the branches of a tree. The use of coral was so highly prevalent in the 13th century that the famous traveler and historian Marco Polo mentioned it. In Africa, coral was worshipped in the ancient days. It was considered the most valuable gift the ruler could bestow. Over a long period, people all over the world have and continue to delight in coral. The Renaissance and the Victorian periods used it in fine jewelry designs. Most coral used for jewelry comes from the Mediterranean Sea or from the Pacific Ocean near Japan and Taiwan.
Sterling silver 8" link bracelet with set stones of 6mm amethyst, peridot,
and blue topaz.
Item #BGS Multi Stone
Price: $40.00
A 15 Promises Heritage Bracelet
Amethyst, peridot, and blue topaz are semi-precious stones treasured since ancient times. Topaz is the stone of the Apostle
St. Matthew and the Guardian Angel Asmodel. Silver, gold, and bronze were all used in the Bible in the construction of precious and sacred objects. Blue Topaz, turquoise, zircon, sky blue, are the modern birthstones of
December.
Topaz occurs naturally in many colors including blue, orange, brown, green, pink, beige and red. Colorless topaz, a common variation, can be treated by irradiation to produce a wide range of shades of blue. Thus treated, blue topaz is one of the most popular and widely used of all gemstones. The topaz has been known for at least 2000 years and is one of the gemstones which form the foundations of the twelve gates to the Holy City of the New Jerusalem. These so-called apocalyptic stones are intended to serve in protection against enemies and as a symbol of beauty and splendor. It cannot be proved conclusively whether the name of the topaz comes from the Sanskrit or the Greek, though the Greek name 'topazos' means 'green gemstone'. Topaz is the Texas state gemstone.
Amethyst is the stone of the apostle
St. Matthias and the Guardian Angel Adnachiel. St. Matthias' feast day is May 14th. Pearl is the birthstone of June and amethyst is the birthstone of February. Organic stones such as pearls were most certainly used by the ancients in design. Silver was frequently used in fabrication, as were gold and bronze.
The amethyst is a violet extravagance. For many thousands of years, the amethyst has been the most striking representative of the large quartz family and a jewel coveted by princes both ecclesiastical and secular. Moses described it as a symbol of the Spirit of God in the official robes of the High Priest of the Jews, and the Russian Empress Catherine the Great sent thousands of miners into the Urals to look for it. In ancient times, amethyst was already being engraved and cut into sculptured forms. In earlier times, people liked to drink wine from amethyst cups, which speaks of the stone's lore of protection against alcoholism or drunkenness.
Sometimes referred to as olivine, peridot is only found in green. This uncommon green color varies from olive to brownish green. Peridot was highly prized by ancient admirers because it was often thought to be emerald. It is the national gem of Egypt. The ancient Egyptians knew peridot as the gem of the sun. Jewelry researchers are now convinced that some, if not all, of the emeralds that Cleopatra was famous for wearing were really deep green peridot from Egypt.
Peridot has been written about extensively through out history. Ancient Egyptian scrolls record the mining of peridot as early as 1500 B.C. on what is now called St. John's Island, in the Egyptian Red Sea.
Calsilica gemstone and sterling silver bracelet and matching earrings.
About 8 1/2", but can easily be shortened upon request.
Item #GSSet Calsilica
Price: $35.00
Calsilica is a controversial stone because it was initially--and remains at times--claimed to be a natural stone found in Mexico. However, it has been shown to be a mixture of natural stone,
paraffin-like additives, and pigment. The mine in Mexico where the stone has been claimed to be found has denied access to scientists, and there is an unsubstantiated claim of a large find in China. Until scientists are able to appropriately study the mine supposedly having the stone naturally, controversy will continue. Nonetheless, the beauty of calsilica has captured the imagination of jewelry designers and consumers and it will very likely to continue to be used extensively because of its appeal.
Faceted amethyst rondelles and sterling silver bracelet with heart clasp and safety chain. 7" long
Item #BGSSS Amethyst
Price: $40.00
A 15 Promises Heritage Bracelet
Amethyst is the stone of the apostle
St. Matthias and the Guardian Angel Adnachiel. St. Matthias'
feast day is May 14th. Pearl is the
birthstone of June and amethyst is the birthstone of February. Organic stones such as pearls were most certainly used by the ancients in design. Silver was frequently used in
fabrication, as were gold and bronze.
The amethyst is a violet extravagance. For many thousands of years, the amethyst has been the most striking representative of the large quartz family and a jewel coveted by princes both ecclesiastical and secular. Moses described it as a symbol of the Spirit of God in the official robes of the High Priest of the Jews, and the Russian Empress Catherine the Great sent thousands of miners into the Urals to look for it. In ancient times, amethyst was already being engraved and cut into sculptured forms. In earlier times, people liked to drink wine from amethyst cups, which speaks of the stone's lore of protection against alcoholism or drunkenness.
