Here is a photo of our recent custom piece. The pendant is set in a sterling silver wire wrapped prong setting.

If you like it, we would love to hear from you. Leave a comment and let us know what is on your mind. Also be sure to check out our other stone jewelry.

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This one of a kind piece is a woven beaded cuff bracelet that will be for sale at the Memphis jewelry show. It consists of a copper frame woven with ocean jasper, freshwater pearls, rose quartz, mother of pearl and pewter and antique copper accents.

This bracelet is 7 1/2 inches and can fit up to 8 inches and was sold during the first day of the two-day show.

As we get closer to the show, we will continue to highlight our handmade stone jewelry that will be available at the show.
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Here is another necklace that will be available during the Memphis gem, mineral and jewelry show. The necklace features freshwater pearls with pewter hearts, and antique copper rounds. The plume agate pendant is wrapped in a handmade copper (permanently colored non-tarnish) prong setting. It also has a handmade sterling silver “s-hook” clasp.

This necklace was sold during the first day of the two-day show.

Also be sure to check out other stone jewelry designs today!
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We recently created this pearl and agate necklace and pendant with a tumbled piece of agate wrapped in a handmade copper prong setting. It is completed with a handmade sterling silver “s-hook” clasp.

As we continue to make more pieces for the show, they will be posted here. All pieces are available before the show, so if you see something you like be sure to send us an email. This piece  is available now for $36 (shipping is included)(international shipping will be more). Simply send us an email, and we will get it placed on the necklace section of our site for you to purchase.

Please be sure to check out our latest stone jewelry creations.
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StoneJewelryBox.com will again take part in the annual Memphis Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show. On both days, guests will be able to see our beautiful jewelry, which will be for sale, and learn how make their own woven beaded stone jewelry.

During the next couple of days we will be posting photos of necklaces, earrings and bracelets that we have been working on just for show. We hope that you enjoy them and leave comments on what you like best about each piece. If you want to purchase a piece before a show, just let us know and we can set it up and get it shipped directly to your home.

Here is some important information concerning the show, and we hope to see you there.

The 33nd annual Memphis Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show: “The Earth Wide Open” – April 28 & 29, 2012.

Weekend Events Include:

-     Dealers from Across the U.S.
-     Quality Minerals, Fossils, Lapidary Arts, Jewelry, Beads, Petrified Wood and More
-     Earth Science & Archaeology Educational Exhibits & Live How-to-Demonstrations
-     Professional Speaker Series featuring Geological, Archeological and Paleontological Topics
-     Grand Door Prizes: 144 Pound Geode (Cracked and Ready For Display)
-     Children’s Activities including the “Rock Zone,” “Rocks Around The Clock,” and “Geode Bowling”
-     Food, Fun and a Family Oriented Environment

To learn more about the show and how you can become a part of it, please visit TheEarthWideOpen.com.
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Some of my favorite combinations with cardigans include the following:

1.   A perfect fall and winter look would be a black scoop neck cardigan and a lavender camisole underneath with black and white wide-leg tweed trousers and and leather boots goes perfectly with a bold chunky amethyst necklace and earrings. This style is perfect for a cool day at work while being stylish at the same time.

2.   Another one of my favorite styles is skinny jeans, cognac leather riding boots and a long deep v-neck grey cardigan with a white scoop neck tee underneath. A long turquoise and freshwater pearl necklace and earrings and turquoise bangles completes this perfect outfit to hang out with the girls on the weekend.

3.   Perfect for date night would be a black pencil skirt with a black lace v-neck tank top underneath a red silk and cashmere cardigan with a pair of classic leather pointed-toe pumps. The perfect necklace and earrings for this ensemble is a snowflake obsidian and pearl necklace and earrings.

Cardigans not only provide us as a necessity but can also be the perfect accessory for jewelry and clothing wardrobe. Tell us how would you coordinate cardigans with your jewelry and clothing wardrobe. We love to hear the feedback.

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One “rock” that many people have shown an interest in for the past couple of years is a mineral known as fluorite. While there are not many places that allow the public to mine their own, one place that encourages you to come out and have fun collecting is in Southwest Kentucky. The Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum in Marion, Kentucky has allowed both hardcore rock collectors (aka rockhounds) and those individuals looking for “something new to try” to un-earth treasures at their Eureka Mine(s) for years.

Each year, anyone looking to collect has multiple opportunities and those wanting to give it a try still have five more chances to find some good looking minerals. If you are looking to give it a try, please make sure you check out the Ben E. Clement website for all the details, prepare for the dig of a lifetime. As always, good luck and have fun; also don’t forget to yell “Eureka” once you have found the treasure you were looking to find.

Remaining dates of the digs for 2011 include the following:

-   July 2
-   July 30
-   August 27
-   September 24
-   October 29

If you have visited before, or are thinking about giving it a try we would love to hear from you and hope that you leave a comment. Also if you are planning a visit, you can see a detailed report from one rockhound who tried his luck and found a couple of great specimens on the June 4 – 5, 2011 dig by Clicking Here.
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The 32nd annual Memphis Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show: “The Earth Wide Open” – April 23 & 24, 2011.

Weekend Events Include:

  -     Dealers from Across the U.S.
  -     Quality Minerals, Fossils, Lapidary Arts, Jewelry, Beads, Petrified Wood and More
  -     Exhibits & Live How-to-Demonstrations
  -     Professional Geological, Archeological and Paleontological Speakers
  -     A Grand Prize and Several Door Prizes, including two Easter Baskets Full of Stone Eggs and More
  -     Children’s Activities including the “Rock Zone,” “Rocks Around The Clock,” and “Geode Bowling”
  -     Food, Fun and a Family Oriented Environment

To learn more about the show and how you can become a part of it, please visit TheEarthWideOpen.com

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Although our jewelry (pictured above) did not make it as the image that was mailed out to thousands of people by postcard, we were very happy to make it on the flyer.

We are still considering making blank postcards to sale. So our question to you is, would you ever use postcards that have gemstone jewelry on the front? If so, we would love to hear your comments.

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So what is aragonite exactly? In short it is a common mineral with the same chemical makeup as calcite, which is found in many parts of the world. Do to this common occurrence; it is classified as a semi-precious gemstone like many well known stones such as aquamarine, garnet, topaz and opal. As far as how it is created, majority of aragonite comes from two sources. One source includes hot springs and caves where crystals can form over time, and the other is from many creatures that live in the sea as they secrete it naturally to make shells.

When used in jewelry such as gemstone necklaces, earrings, and bracelets the common shape is round; but other shapes are occasionally found. As far as the various colors used, one must note that they are dyed unless the color is a white-yellowish or golden color. Even so, they go great with a countless number of stones (both precious and semi-precious). One great aragonite combination that can garner the attention of anyone is using it with turquoise and silver.

Now that you know a little bit more about aragonite, those of us at stonejewelrybox.com hope that the next time you come across a piece of jewelry using it as accents you won’t think twice about adding it to your collection. While it may be a common occurrence around the world, it will always look unique on you.

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***Update – This contest has ended***

Congratulations to Nicole for being the random drawing winner of the “Everyone Loves Agate Earrings Contest”.

Nicole’s reason for loving stone jewelry: “I love that stone jewelry can be so earthly and organic in appearance. This can be hard to find with other jewelry pieces.”

We would like to thank everyone that entered and hope that you will return to shop with us at StoneJewelryBox.com.

More contests are coming soon so please check back with us often.

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Want to have a chance to win this pair of agate earrings?

From February 27, 2011 until March 31, 2011, all you have to do is submit a comment telling us what you like about stone jewelry. Yeap, it’s that simply. One (1) lucky winner will be chosen at random and have this gorgeous pair sent to them free of charge. Be sure to use a valid email address as this is how you will be notified if you are the winner.

Earrings are approximately two (2) inches long, and are on surgical stainless steel earwire posts.  

Good Luck and check back often as more giveaways become available.

Complete details include:

Contest ends March 31, 2011. To become eligible, viewer must submit comment detailing why they like stone jewelry, and use valid email address within email field. Only one (1) winner will be chosen by random drawing of number associated with comment. Winner will receive one pair of agate earrings (pictured above), and will be notified by email. Winner will have one (1) week from date notified to submit mailing address for shipping. If no mailing address if provided within one (1) week, another winner will be chosen. No purchase is necessary. Purchases will not increase chances of winning. Spam will be deleted.

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