Category Archives: Etsy

Friday Special – Pearl and Gemstone Mosaic Pendant

Posted on 02 • 17 • 12 by | Leave a comment

One piece. Half price. Four days

Pearls bring wealth, happiness and stability.

Amazonite promotes kindness and practicality.

Enjoy the benefits of  pearls and amazonite with this beautiful one-of-a-kind micro mosaic pendant. The mosaic was created with freshwater pearls and natural hand-cut amazonite  stones individually set in a handcrafted 1 inch square silver frame.

This offer has expired, this pendant is now available for $50. Please check back every week for our Friday Specials. For more information on this piece or pieces like it, contact us.

To view other available gemstone mosaic jewelry visit Gray Raven Designs shop.

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Lava Fields

Posted on 02 • 14 • 12 by | Leave a comment


While exploring lava fields on the Big Island of Hawaii last winter, I learned that it is wise to look down, watch your step, and take time to enjoy the wide variety of colors and textures. Above are just a few examples of my discoveries.

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Friday Special – Amethyst and Pearl Mosaic Earrings

Posted on 02 • 10 • 12 by | Leave a comment

“The February born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they, the amethyst will wear.”

 

 

The perfect gift for a February birthday, beautiful amethyst and pearl one-of-a-kind  micro mosaic earrings. The mosaics were created with white freshwater pearls and hand-cut amethyst stones individually set in handcrafted 11 x 16.9 mm silver frames hung from sterling silver ear wires.

This offer has expired, these beautiful earrings are now available for $50. Please check back every week for our Friday Specials. For more information on this piece or pieces like it, contact us.

To view other available gemstone mosaic jewelry visit Gray Raven Designs shop.


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More Lichen Beauty

Posted on 02 • 07 • 12 by | Leave a comment

“Lichen Rainbow”, Red Canyon, Utah photo by  Alan Grinberg

Lichens, Burgess Lake  from Montana Outdoors

Lichen Fields, California photo by Sylvia Sharnoff

I was so inspired by the color and texture of the lichen that I discovered last week  on National Geographic, I felt compelled to do more research. These are my newest additions to my inspiration library. I hope they will inspire you too.

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Friday Special – Amethyst, Chalcedony and Peridot Gemstone Mosaic Pendant

Posted on 02 • 03 • 12 by | Leave a comment

One piece. Half price. Four day

Amethyst brings calmness and clarity.

Chalcedony creates openness and enthusiasm.

Peridot is said to bring healing and vitality.

Give her the benefits of these stones with this  beautiful one-of-a-kind gemstone micro mosaic pendant. The mosaic was created with natural hand-cut amethyst (February’s birthstone), chalcedony and peridot stones individually set in a handcrafted 11 x 16.9 mm silver frame.

This piece has been purchased. Please check back every week for our Friday Specials.

Available  gemstone mosaic art jewelry can be viewed at Gray Raven Designs shop.

 

 

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Lichen Beauty

Posted on 02 • 01 • 12 by | Leave a comment

Lichen on Slate Photograph by Sylvia Sharnoff

While  searching for inspiration in rock formations, I came across this amazing image of lichen on slate featured on National Geographic.  The colors and textures are amazing. Lichen is my newest addition to my list of nature’s artistry.

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Friday Special – Gemstone Mosaic Pendant

Posted on 01 • 27 • 12 by | Leave a comment

One piece. Half price. Four day

Moonstone is a stone of inspiration, passion and vision.

Pink opal is a stone of peace and tranquility.

Tourmaline are said to enhance understanding.

 

 

The perfect Valentine’s gift, a beautiful one-of-a-kind gemstone micro mosaic pendant. The mosaic was created with natural hand-cut white moonstone, pink opal and  tourmaline stones individually set in a handmade 12.7 x 12.7 mm silver frame.

This special has expired. It is now available for $35. Please check back every week for our Friday Specials. For more information on this piece or pieces like it, contact us.

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Nature’s Stone Landscapes

Posted on 01 • 25 • 12 by | Leave a comment

Quartz (variety: "Landscape" Agate), photo by Chip Clark

Greenskin Jasper, Turee Creek, Western Australia, photo by Hans Gamma

Banded Agate, photo by Richard Weston

I am constantly amazed and inspired by the beauty and artistry found in nature. The landscape images in these stones draw me in and evoke a sense of awe. To me, nature is the ultimate artist.

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Friday Special – Gemstone Mosaic Earrings

Posted on 01 • 20 • 12 by | Leave a comment

One piece. Half price. Four days

Pink opal is a stone of peace and tranquility.

Moonstone is a stone of inspiration, passion and vision.

Enjoy the benefits of these stones with this beautiful gemstone one-of-a-kind mosaic earrings. The mosaics were created with natural hand-cut pink opals and black moonstone individually set in handcrafted 11 x 16.9 mm silver frames hung from sterling silver ear wires.

This special has expired. It is now available for $50. Please check back every week for our Friday Specials. For more information on this piece or pieces like it, contact us.

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Treasure

Posted on 01 • 17 • 12 by | Leave a comment
Samples  from my treasure trove
 

Recently, I felt like I struck gold. I was invited by a lapidary (art of cutting and polishing stone) instructor to come raid the scrap buckets of stone at the studio where he teaches. He has been saving the discarded pieces for years, for what, he wasn’t sure.  In the back of his mind he must have known someone would appreciate them as I do.

As I sort the stones by color, texture, size and shape, I’m taking my time to admire their natural beauty as I try to identify them.  In my treasure trove I’ve discovered lapis, jade, obsidian, chrysocolla, copper, quartz, agate, jasper, fossils and so much more. Already, I have numerous projects in mind for my find.

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