Stones
Labradorite
Sterling silver Labradorite jewellery range. Some of this range have matching pieces. Labradorite is a particular member of the feldspar group of minerals and is one of the youngest gemstones used in modern jewellery. It was discovered in Eastern Canada on Paul Island. It has its origins in the northern hemisphere that make it inextricably linked to the magic of night skies and the Aurora Borealis.
I enjoy using this stone as it has its own iridescence: a lovely ‘inky’ glow. It is quite a difficult stone to photograph as it varies in colour tone under different light.
Lapis Lazuli
The name Lapis Lazuli is derived from ‘lapis’ the latin word for ‘stone’ and ‘azula’ which in Arabic means ‘blue’. Many people refer to this gemstone simply as ‘Lapis’.
It is believed to have been around for the last 6,500 years having been used and treasured by the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Greece, Rome and China, not only as a decorative stone but used as a dye and paint pigment.
The celestial blue stone is often full of specks of gold - mirroring the night sky. Its opulent appearance is perfect for jewellery and combines beautifully with silver to enhance its quality.
Rainbow Moonstone
Rainbow Moonstone is really a transparent Labradorite feldspar mineral. The stone produces an appearance called adularescene which is the light that appears to move across the gem giving it a glowing appearance. This stone is enhanced beautifully when using silver as a setting.