#semi-precious

Uvarovite from Ural Antimonite with quartz from above Native copper and Staaropite with almondins Kavansite Corundum sapphire ruby and turquoise Ilvaite Black tourmaline, ilvaite, blue topaz on marcasite,

So, I will continue to show you the photos from my collection. Nature is the creator with a capital letter! I'm delighted with her creations! I think that there is hardly anyone who will remain indifferent

This time I will be showing my collection of stone boxes. I can't walk past them, it must be the hoarder in me. This is a serpentine square box, 8.5cm by 10cm, see the detail on the lid. This beehive-shaped

I do not know how you are, but me was always attracted to semi-precious stones. Its beauty, mystery. And most importantly its uniqueness. After all, you will agree that there is practically no one alike.

We both fell in love with gem stones when my husband retired. We joined a local Gem Club and were delighted to hear about plans for a weekend outing to Kimberley, including an agate hunt. Kimberley is

Here are some more of my stone treasures. I collect them when I can, and am fortunate that my son-in-law goes to lots of auctions, so I can afford them. This lion is made of soapstone and is 22cm long.

Gemstone grapes have been made since the 1900's. I found my bunches of grapes in a small shop in a medium sized town, and I had to have them. I can't remember what I paid for them anymore. Although pink