LOVE the combo of chocolate colored pearls and sunstone beads! The Plush Oregon Sunstones are full of copper schiller and contrast nicely with the chocolatey (dyed) pearls. This is a new clasp that I love working with. It is made of bronze and is reversible...if it flips around it is still beautiful...and it's magnetic! The clasp looks great turned to the side of the piece as well....good idea to show it off.
We've added Helios and Aurora to our sunstone collections. (Click on the video at left for a preview). These Greek Gods of mythology were carved and faceted by Erwin Pauly and Tom Munsteiner of Germany using natural Dust Devil Mine Oregon Sunstone. They are approx. 31 carats each. These are fabulous and rare artworks by these renowned master craftsmen. The final cameo on the video is of Princess Kaiulani of Hawaii.....Hawai'i's beautiful Princess. The carving is of very RARE superb schiller sunstone carved by Erwin Pauly. Check them out on the website!
MINING UPDATES!
The Dust Devil Mine 'fee dig' season has begun! I suggest you call the mine directly to make arrangements to visit and ask any questions. (evening is best). Phone 541 219 1071.
Karla Proud's lifelong passion for gems, minerals and mining began in Southern California when she was a child. Karla mined gems and gold with her grandfather. What started as a family hobby became her life's work. Karla has mined gems from around the world and has a reputation of distinction in the industry. During that time, Karla owned jewelry stores and designed fine jewelry using gems from her discoveries. Today, Karla has begun her newest endeavor romancing the Oregon Sunstone.