Amethyst Gemstones
As I was sifting through this packet of purple gems in the back streets of Jaipur, on the hunt for something else, this packet of oval, faceted, African amethyst gemstones...
Gem Hunter
Jaipur Factory Lapidary Cutters
This is where it happens people. Look at these awesome lapidary craftsmen, hand cutting ruby, sapphire, emerald and green onyx on their spinning wheels. Such skill is involved in hand...
Butterflies
My latest swoon – hand carved, multicoloured tourmaline butterfly wings. I have got to stop sourcing more treasure! These are true 'one off' pieces of treasure. The craftsmanship and beauty of...
Sun Stone
Sun Stone. I am so happy I finally found some! And such great quality too. Just look at that fire! Sun stone is one of my favourite gemstones - I...
Sian's Blue Sapphires
Today I have been cycling around the Pink City - much quicker to hunt on a bike, and yes - ever so slightly dangerous too. Well. It's crazy dangerous -...
Rutile Quartz
Look at these stunningly attractive rutile quartz, in black and gold. With a nice little rainbow moonstone number at the bottom. Just when I think I've had my fill, and...
Rough Watermelon Tourmaline
Just holding a thousand carats of rough, watermelon tourmaline out of the gem factory window. They handled it pretty well. Love the element of trust here, or rather their trust...
Rough Pink Tourmaline
Struck gold. I have been on the hunt for baguette cut, pink tourmaline. Couldn't find any. But I have just found this bad girl, rubellite pink tourmaline in the rough. Ready...
Rough Labradorite
Killer quality, rough labradorite. Just look at the fire on it! I am in heaven. Not even cut or polished and that peacock blue is insane. I love labradorite -...
Rose Cut Diamonds
Sat in 40°C degree heat, in Jaipur, sifting through these stunning packets of rose cut diamonds, my eyes popping, my heart feeling, my mind ticking away about what this design...
Pink Tourmaline Pendant
Here is my pink tourmaline pendant that I made for myself. Hanging off thousands of carats of rough tourmaline straight from the ground. Brazilian tourmaline, watermelon tourmaline and congo tourmaline....
Phoenix Wings
I love pretty and beautiful things... particularly unique, one-off pieces. I came across these beauties in the gem cutting factory and had to snap them up. Hand carved, bi-colour, pink,...