Headed up to Lake Placid today

Today, I'm headed up to a stream near Lake Placid, NY, that has fabulous rock-hounding. I have a show in a few weeks and I want to make some more jewelry with local stones. My husband and I have gone there several times, and it is beautiful with a great spiritual feeling: when I leave … Continue reading Headed up to Lake Placid today

Labradorite, Healing Gemstone, Stone of Shamans

Healing Labradorite is the magic stone of shamans. It is magical, changeable, luminescent. It is a stone of great energy. The meaning of labradorite, from this site: http://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com/labradorite-crystal.html "Labradorite Crystal is a stone of magic, awakening within you mystical and magical abilities and psychic powers. It has within it a deeply felt resonance that is … Continue reading Labradorite, Healing Gemstone, Stone of Shamans

Tourmaline as Healing Gemstone

Tourmaline is a beautiful stone, both in its rough form and polished. I use the raw form in a lot of my jewelry. The common colors I use are black, green and watermelon. The pink is part of the watermelon tourmaline, which I hadn't learned until recently. Not only is it beautiful, it is an … Continue reading Tourmaline as Healing Gemstone

Raw Ruby Necklace, Gemstone Healing StoneĀ 

I made this gemstone healing necklace with ruby and sterling silver. It is handmade and goes with everything. The ruby is approximately an inch tall for reference. I love to use raw or rough stones in my jewelry, as they are as close to Mother Earth as we can get. Here is some information on … Continue reading Raw Ruby Necklace, Gemstone Healing StoneĀ