Precious Stones - Or Vase Fillers?

This triple cabochon necklace I have made for the big birthday party a couple of weeks ago. Worn with the small black dress and complimented with the black onyx earrings, they drew a number of compliments, both from men and women.

Though it did make my smile mysteriously while accepting compliments.

It does look good, and makes you think that those three yellow, black and clear stone cabochones,  graduated in size and surrounded with bronze and black Delica beads, are really Citrine, Onyx and Quartz.

 What do YOU think they are?

What Stone Was That Again?

One of the latest pendants that I have made got me confused.
When it arrived from my supplier along with the other new cabochons, I was quite disappointed. I usually buy oval-shaped 30 X 40 cabochons, and this one came as a replacement for a Malachite one, which they have run out of.
I even did not plan to work with it. It was square, too thick, and that sandy colour was not my favourite at all. Besides, I even did not know its name.

But one day it came to me that I can embellish it heavily and see what will happen.

Well, after the piece was finished, I looked it up on my supplier's catalogue.

It is called Picture Jasper:

Cameos - My New Lovely Darlings

Cameos are carvings traditionally done on shell or stone. Modern technologies allow for a perfect plastic molding which gives almost the same effect ( and yes, few dollars cheaper, too).

My first couple of cameos came out quite nicely. I will continue trying for better results.

Some Like It Pink

The pink stone in this cabochon is Roze Quartz - which is  a pink quartz that is often called the "Love Stone", and is associated with the heart chakra.
In the psychic and spiritual realms, rose quartz is often used to attract love, and for love spells.
This one has definitely touched my heart - so I have adorned it with some extras: twisted spiral all round, hanging faceted bead and rich beaded bail.
Unfortunately, I had to part with it too soon - luckily I took a picture before it was gone. 
Bye-bye my sweetie!