Natural Agate is a beautiful natural chalcedony stone, classified as a semi precious gem and has been used by people as early as the ancient Egyptians in and before 3000 BC. Agate is still cut, shined, and shaped in the same ways it was in ancient times, and used in many of the same ways.Carnelian is a brownish red to red-orange variety of chalcedony or cryptocrystalline quartz. Its name is believed to come from a variety of cherry known as kornel.
The Sunset Designer Earrings were created with Natural Multi Colored Agate and Carnelian Gemstones, in Red, Orange, Brownish Red and some Yellow Orange with Natural Striations. Shiny Natural Agate smooth pillow shape Gemstones and Deep Red Carnelian rondelle shapes. Basic, natural beauty, and bright as a warm Sunset. Glowing!
Madagascar inspired Carnelian, a form of Chalcedony related to the quartz family. Enriched deep red/orange hues (Shamber), in the likes of the most Deep Red round faceted Carnelian Gemstones. 
The Ravishing Designer Chandelier Earrings are created with lots of Deep Red Carnelian faceted and round Gemstone beads. Shiny 925 Sterling Silver beads, and hang on beautiful detailed filligree teardrop chandeliers, made in Bali and in Sterling Silver. Lovely Sterling Silver ear wires from the Karen Hill Tribes compliment the design.
The Ravishing Designer Bracelet is adorned with lots of Sterling Silver beads from Bali, and round smooth 925 Sterling Silver beads. The closure to this bracelet is a Sterling Silver twisted rope design toggle clasp from Bali.
The ancient Romans named this plant Calendula because they noticed that it was blooming on the first day of every month (calends). It was a symbol of joy and happiness in their gardens, and because it provided them with a continuous supply of flowers and tender leaves. Calendula has been a garden favorite for centuries, with yellow golden blooms and red centers of splendid color.
Cypress Gardens became a showplace for 8,000 varieties of flowers from over 90 different countries, and I believe that it was one of the most beautiful places on earth. The famous gardens closed down last year, but I will long remember strolling winding paths through hundreds of trees that provided a canopy over colorful landscape and blooms, sparkling waterfall along Topiary Trails. (so glad we took lots of photos). The Plantation was home to four more traditional gardens, including herb, vegetable, rose and butterfly gardens. In the long-time tradition of Cypress Gardens, the Southern Belles strolled the lawns welcoming guests. The most robust and colorful floral landscapes were my inspiration for the Designer "Cyprus Gardens" Jewelry.
African Jade is actually translucent green garnet. This gemstone is mined in the reaches of Africa, and for this reason gets its name. African Jade is also called Transvaal Jade. It has an appearance that resembles Nephrite, but its real composition is green Garnet, mined in Africa. African Jade is a semiprecious gemstone. It is not a real jade, but actually an opaque grossular garnet that resembles jade. There are other colors of this garnet; It can be light green, white, or pink.
"Jou" meaning Imperial, in Japanese. The Asian inspiration for this Designer piece, remind me of the Fine Art Piece "Jou" that I located in Boston, Ma., at a Fine Arts Festival. Smoky, almost topaz and shimmering silver effects, fit this Gonet Designs creation perfectly.
The Jou Designer Earrings are created with gem quality Smoky Quartz faceted, oval and smooth round gemstones, and embellished with Sterling Silver bead caps from the Karen Hill Tribes. To accentuate this design, is shimmering 925 Sterling Silver smooth, round beads, and Bali Sterling Silver beads. The earrings are regal in appearance, and hang on Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali, and fine enough to be worn on any special occasion.
Natural Green Line Quartz, smooth flat nugget shape gemstones, also known as Seaweed Quartz, features a beautiful combination of sage green, gray and tan in a variety of unique striations. Crisp white linen comes to mind, since these beautiful green gemstones will most certainly compliment your whites this Summer. Also, a gorgeous green color for Fall. The possibilities are endless.
The Seaweed Designer Earrings were created with choice Green Line Quartz smooth flat nugget gemstones, and with just the right amount of Sterling Silver handcrafted beads from the Karen Hill Tribes, and complimenting the design with 925 Sterling Silver round smooth beads, and Sterling Silver Bali beads. The earrings hang on shimmering 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.
Rose quartz is one of the most desirable varieties of quartz. The pink to rose red color is completely unique, unlike any other pink mineral species. A few exceptional pieces are found with enough clarity and color to make fine gems. Most of the worlds supply of good quality rose quartz comes from Brazil. Brazil is also the only current source of true well-formed crystals of rose quartz.
The Tea Rose Designer Earrings were created with good quality Pink Rose Quartz smooth cylindrical gemstones. Amongst the gemstones, is gorgeous Artist Lampwork in Pink Tea Rose color by Laura Lou, (Etsian). The earrings come together nicely with handcrafted and ornate Sterling Silver beads from Bali, and 925 Sterling Silver round beads. They hang so lovely on 925 Sterling Silver ear wires from Bali.
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 most expensive imitation pearls manufactured in Japan use central beads formed from shell. They can be quite convincing in both appearance and heft, and have been variously called ‘shell pearls’, ‘imitation cultured pearls’, and ‘man-made pearls.’ They are organic, man-made pearls from South Sea oyster shells that rival the finest natural South Sea white pearls.Fabulous luster, virtually indistinguishable by eye from top quality round South Sea or Tahitian pearls. They are also heavy, the same as real South Sea pearls of this size, and they are perfectly round. Amethyst, of the finest quality and deep purple color, are combined with the South Sea Shell Pearls for an Enchanting look and feel.
