According to the published comments of the healing powers of Bloodstone (Heliotrope), this stone is an “epic” healer for returning your spirit too its natural state of joy and vitality.  Seems like a good thing in my world, considering it is January and who couldn’t use a good dose of vitality after the holidays…

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I just finished cutting and polishing these stones this weekend and am beyond thrilled how they turned out-no pitting, no hidden cracks, and a shine that is so brilliant, it’s a challenge to photograph. The colours are rich and deep, and I think they’ll pair beautifully with Carnelian, which is what I have in mind.  My  Carnelian stash(associated with taking bold action with its hot and fiery spirt) is a darker red than the typical orange hues, so should pick up that deep red in these stones….I hope.

Now to design something…or maybe cut a few more rocks.

I’ve been on a bit of a “ring thing” lately, and this design is an easy one to wear.  Some of the bands were acid etched by hand, others were hand textured with a variety of hammers. Accurate sawing is the key to making these perfect, along with spot-on soldering and lots of luck. Needles to say, they are all perfectly imperfect with the marks of the maker here and there.

A design I just love working with is a silver band, etched or textured, with a gemstone setting.  These faceted stones dance in the light and are certainly attention getters!  The first band has a lab created amethyst, the second is a White Quartz.  I think my very favourite stone at the moment is the Tourmalinated Quartz, which contains the healing properties of two gemstones to create a powerful energy tool.  On this textured ring I added Sterling silver balls.  The fourth ring is a brilliant Ice Blue Topaz

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This is one ring style that I wear almost all of the time , and surprisingly enough, have not damaged it, lost the stone or bent the setting.  I love the pure simplicity of it.

These rings are not adjustable so must either be available in the correct wearers’ size or custom made to fit.  For that reason I really like this next design-it’s somewhat adjustable and involves far less work than precise fittings to size..

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I’ve used a variety of stones on these bands, including Aventurine, Black Onyx, Labradorite, Garnets and Sodalite.  Additional ones were made with Sterling silver stampings, it’s hard to say which one I like the best-luckily I don’t have to chose ♥