Libyan Desert glass pendant with sterling silver wire.  4.5cm long by Impactika.

Slice from a cluster of RHODOCHROSITE STALACTITES from the famous Capillitas mine in Argentina. The dozens of creme-colored “straws” are quite striking. Three years ago, the mine was taken over by the government to mine silver and copper. No more Rhodochrosite will come from this mine.

Cross section of a RHODOCHROSITE STALACTITE from the famous Capillitas mine in Argentina. Since most of the Rhodochrosite from this mine is sold to make jewelry, it is priced according to weight. This piece weighs 25 grams. At US$8 per gram, the price is $200. Three years ago, the mine was taken over by the government to mine silver and copper. No more Rhodochrosite will come from this mine.

Cross section of a RHODOCHROSITE STALACTITE from the famous Capillitas mine in Argentina. Since most of the Rhodochrosite from this mine is sold to make jewelry, it is priced according to weight. This piece weighs 42 grams. At US$8 per gram, the price is $336. Three years ago, the mine was taken over by the government to mine silver and copper. No more Rhodochrosite will come from this mine.

This one of a kind Sowbelly Agate Silver Pendant was created by Erin Cummings of Wilderness Gem Designs Jewelry (silver) & Kris Dingfield (cabochon)

TUTORIAL forEvermore, Reversible Wire Weaved Pendant TUTORIAL by Perfectly Twisted Jewelry DIY Wire Wrapped Jewelry using a drilled oblong stone.