Care + Info

CARE TIPS

Love your silver, treat it with TLC! My jewels are straight from nature, so no roughhousing or extreme stuff! Variscite and Turquoise soak up oils, lotions, and can switch shades permanently. Splashy times? Better take 'em off!

COOL FACTS FROM THE MINER

"Most of the time when I dig Variscite out of the ground, the colors I first see are nothing like what they end up being once it dries out. Let me explain, Variscite is a hydrated aluminum phosphate, and it contains a good amount of moisture in its natural habitat. Once removed that water content dissipates and the Variscite becomes more opaque, thus changing the color. For this reason, I like to hold on to some material longer than others to let it fully dry out. This is why you never want to wear your Variscite jewelry in any water, and also make sure to keep it far away from lotions or any chemicals."

HAND MINED IN THE USA

My son Ryan hand-mines the stones I use in Nevada. They are natural formations of the earth, and as such may have inclusions, pits, veins, and uneven texture. No two are alike, and each one is uniquely created by Mother Nature and time! Most of the cabochons (a gemstone that has been shaped + polished but not faceted) I use have a backing to stabilize the stone. It is common for stones such as Variscite and Turquoise to use a process to stabilize the stone. This process can vary and affects the price you pay for that material. I use high-quality stones extracted by hand (not explosives) that mostly require no stabilization. 

 

 

 

  • Custom

    This customer had an existing stone he dug with Ryan @ conscious_creators on IG. I hand sketched the design and fabricated it from flat sheet silver and decorative wire. Hand textured, with a blackened patina that highlights the textures and adds a vintage patina, which I love.

  • SOLD

    Gorgeous vintage vibe with 14K gold, Sterling, and Cloud Chaser Hand Mined Turquoise.

  • SOLD

    Funky and Fun! Fused Sterling Metal scraps combined with Turquoise Beads.

  • SOLD

    I hand-twisted wire to spell "WILD" and soldered it onto hand-fabricated base. Added leather fringe with punched detail. This one is so darn cute on!

  • PERSONAL

    Sometimes I make something I can't part with....maybe more than I should, but isn't that the fun of being an artist???

    I loved this Bat and when I'm feelin bat shit crazy I wear it.

  • CUSTOM

    I could make butterflies forever. They flutter so delicately and remind us life is both beautiful and fleeting. This one was chunky and quite a statement!

  • SOLD

    This was one I wanted to keep, the stone was so gorgeous. Luckily, it went to a family member, and I still get to see it!

  • SOLD

    This adorable bird has a belly of turquoise. I'll miss this one!

    self : You can't keep them all, Christine!!

    self: I know...I know... it's so hard.

  • SOLD

    I love a double band. This one had some texture and layering, but I kept the focus on the killer hand-mined Turquoise.

  • SOLD

    The color of this variscite stone was so unique and creamy. I was inspired by a shape on the sheet of silver I was using and loved the asymmetrical design.

  • SOLD

    Sometimes, a simple Heart says it all.

  • SOLD

    Simple little butterfly for a young girl.

  • SOLD

    I prefer creating items from my silver scrap instead of recycling it. These are fused scrap, very chunky, and topped with sweet hearts.