The Great Barrier Reef stretches for more than 1,250 miles along the coast of Queensland, in northeastern Australia. Jardine Islet (Queensland), lies further north, and is breathtakingly beautiful. Spectacular golden brown sea fans with sea urchins intricately entwined, beneath a turquoise blue ocean floor background, makes an underwater photographer thrill at it's splendor. Apatite, a stone seldom found in jewelry stores and virtually unknown to the general public, is beloved by collectors for its many diverse colors and forms. Only with the recent availability of the neon blue-green variety from Madagascar, has its jewelry use increased.The Jardine Designer Bracelet was created with Apatite smooth oval gemstones, and 925 Sterling Silver smooth round beads, and illuminating Sterling Silver bead caps from the Karen Hill Tribes. Large handcrafted Sterling Silver beads from Bali. The focal in this design, is an Artist Lampwork bead by Lynn Nurge, (Etsian), and two matching Lampwork beads from the same Artist. The bracelet is finished with a lovely Sterling Silver twisted rope design toggle clasp from the Karen Hill Tribes, and off the side of the clasp, is a pretty Sterling Silver handcrafted bead from Bali.
