 Cinnabar Cloissonné Due to the controversially unsafe mercury content in real cinnabar, I have used imitation cinnabar. These beads were crafted by hand in china with a band of cloisonné detail around the bead. It has been carved to have some poppy-like flowers at the poles of the bead. Sterling silver findings and ear hooks have been used. The approximate size of the bead is 1.5cm wide and 1.5cm long. (Available only online) Buy now via Etsy  Fossilised Coral I’ve never seen a most beautiful stone. Look at those tiny little coral fossils that look like embedded flowers as if they have been created as millefiori by some great glass artist. I guess the hand of nature is responsible for these little creations. The stones are 2cm in diametre and are completely set on sterling silver (pin and hooks). (Available only online) Buy now via Etsy  Fossilised Coral with Pearl Drop I’d never seen a most beautiful stone. Look at those tiny little coral fossils that look like embedded flowers as if they have been created as millefiori by some great glass artist. I guess the hand of nature is responsible for these little creations. With this listing, I’ve further emphasised the notion of the sea in the design by adding a pearl dangle. The stones are 2cm in diametre and are completely set on sterling silver (pin and hooks) with 6mm fresh water pearls. (Available only online) Buy now via Etsy |  Agate Butterflies The agate is a beautiful mossy green speckled colour in a down-to-earth kind of design. White gold plated sterling silver pins have been used through the butterflies to ensure that they will never tarnish. They are set on sterling silver spirals with sterling silver ear hooks attached. These earrings hang 3.5cm from the loop of the hook. (Available only online) Buy now via Etsy  Lapis Pyrite The stone is Lapis but this one is special because it contains bits of Pyrite (fool’s gold) giving it a golden sparkle. Lapis is known as the birthstone for December so there’s an idea for a birthday gift. The stone is 3cm long and 1.8mm at the widest point. *Ear hooks are made of surgical steel for metal sensitive skins. However, they can be changed to sterling silver hooks upon request. Please add a note in “message to seller” when purchasing the item. (Available only online) Buy now via Etsy  Agate Millefiori The earring is made up of glass millefiori and black agate drops. The drop is approx. 6.5cm long and 1.3cm at the widest point. *Ear hooks are made of surgical steel for metal sensitive skins. However, they can be changed to sterling silver hooks upon request. Please add a note in “message to seller” when purchasing the item. (Available only online) Buy now via Etsy |