Meet The Miner

Hand Mined Minerals + Stones from Ryan@Conscious_Creators

Ryan fell in love with adventure from a very young age. He has sacrificed a lot to follow his passion for mining and hunting gems. He now owns many claims throughout Nevada and California, hand-extracting some of the most sought-after Turquoise and stunning Variscite you can find. 


I was encouraged to try silversmithing by my son Ryan. I am a lifelong artist, and it had been some time since my hands created anything. He somehow knew I would fall in love with the craft. Once I got the courage, it took several years to purchase all the tools I thought I needed. As my learning grew, so did the realization I needed more tools...so the "hobby" began. His constant encouragement and the most killer stones to work with have fueled me.

  Ryan@conscious_creators Hand Mined in the USA 

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Learn more about Ryan's adventures and Phosphates in this

cool video interview done by @Lapidarydave

Watch Video - Link to YouTube 

 

 



 


  • 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.