Collectibles

This is a set of abalone 925 sterling silver dangle earrings made in Thailand.  Abalone refers to a group of marine mollusks known for their colorful and iridescent shells. These shells are highly valued for their ornamental and decorative purposes.  Abalone is a common name for a group of marine gastropod mollusks. There are numerous species within the Haliotidae family, and they are found in coastal waters around the world.

The shells of abalone are known for their vibrant colors, ranging from blues and greens to pinks and purples. The iridescence is due to the presence of microscopic crystals of calcium carbonate layered within the shell. You will enjoy this beautiful set of earrings from Thailand as a perfect gift for a friend or gift it to yourself.

Product Type: Dangle Earrings 
Gem Type: Natural Abalone  
Metal Type: 925 stamped Silver
Dimensions: Gemstone: 9x4mm, Dangle length: 31mm

This is a cute Lapis Lazuli carved elephant pendant with gold plated accents.  The elephant trunk is upward-pointed which is said to bring energy, luck, prosperity and kindness. 

Lapis lazuli is a vivid blue metamorphic rock and a gemstone that has been prized for its intense color and historical significance for thousands of years.  It's composed of lazurite (for the blue color), calcite, sodalite, and pyrite. It is the presence of pyrite that causes the gold-colored flecks or veins in the stone.  Lapis lazuli has a moderate hardness, typically ranging from 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale.  High-quality lapis lazuli has been historically sourced from mines in Afghanistan; however, other deposits are found in countries such as Russia, Chile, Italy, and the United States.

Lapis lazuli has been used for various purposes throughout history. It has been highly prized for ornamental and decorative purposes, including as a gemstone in jewelry and art. The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli in the creation of jewelry, amulets, and cosmetics. The pigment ultramarine, derived from lapis lazuli, was highly valued by Renaissance painters.

Lapis lazuli is believed to promote self-awareness and mental clarity.

Product Type: Lapis Lazuli Pendant
Weight : 35.8ct
Size: 31x26mm
Origin: Afghanistan

Quartz is among the most abundant and well-known minerals on Earth. It belongs to the hexagonal crystal system, and typically forms six-sided prismatic crystals with a pointed termination. Its crystals can be colorless or exhibit a wide range of colors. The color variations are often due to the presence of impurities or trace elements during the crystal's formation. 

Smoky quartz is often associated with grounding, protection, and transformation.  It is believe to have properties that help to dissipate negative energy and promote a sense of calm.

Product Type: Smoky Quartz Pendulum with 925 Sterling Silver chain
Gem Type: Smoky Quartz  
Metal Type: 925 Silver
Size: 41x18mm (28cm incl chain)

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth. Pure obsidian is usually dark in appearance, though the color varies depending on the impurities present. Iron and other transition elements may give the obsidian a dark brown to black color.

Most black obsidians contain nano inclusions of magnetite, an iron oxide. Very few samples of obsidian are nearly colorless. In some stones, the inclusion of small, white, radially clustered crystals (spherulites) of the mineral cristobalite in the black glass produce a blotchy or snowflake pattern (snowflake obsidian). 

Name: Obsidian Sphere
Dimensions: 116 mm - 4.57 in
Weight: 2.186 kg - 4 lbs 13 oz
Origin:  China

The principal member of the Aragonite Group, aragonite is the second most common polymorph of natural calcium carbonate (the most common is calcite). It is significantly less widespread and abundant than calcite and is formed under a much narrower range of physiochemical conditions. It is metastable relative to calcite and often converts to calcite accompanying changes in the environment. It is nearly always a low-temperature, near surface mineral.

Name: Aragonite Sphere
Dimensions: 104 mm - 4.1 inches
Weight: 1.71 kg - 3 lbs 23 oz
Origin:  China

You will receive 1 of these beautiful raw crystal pendants which will come ready to wear.  You can choose an Amethyst Root, a Citrine Root or a Quartz point to put in your silver plated cage pendant. The Citrine Root and Quartz Point pendants are available in 2 cage sizes - 25x30 cm or 20x25 cm.  You can also choose either a 20" silver plated chain, or black cord that has an adjustable hanging length of 20 - 22".

Citrine is called a "success stone", it is believed to promote success, enhance mental clarity, self esteem and personal power.

Amethyst is known as the "sobriety stone", it is believed to be a powerful aid for establishing inner peace, relieving stress and fighting addictive behavior.

Quartz is said to be a power gemstone that harmonizes and balances; enhancing energy and thoughts as well as purifying the spiritual, mental and physical.

Note that the specimen shown in the photos represent a small selection of what we have in stock, the size, shape and color of the specimen we send will vary, but will be within the size range purchased.

This is an etched part slice of the Gibeon classified meteorite mounted on a Sterling Silver medallion, made by an artisan from Mexico. The Widmanstatten pattern on this Gibeon stands out remarkably, making for an eye catching pendant. The thin part slice measures 11x7 mm and is placed onto a silver medallion measuring 34x18x2mm.  The total weight of this pendant, including meteorite and silver, is 13 grams.  This Iron (IAV) classified meteorite was found in Great Nama Land Namibia in 1836.  So far approximately 26 T of this material have been recovered.

Gibeon pieces are becoming more difficult to acquire so this is a good time to get a fine specimen.  Comes with a Canagem® Collection specimen card.

This is an etched round slice of the Gibeon classified meteorite mounted on a size 6.5 sterling silver ring made by an artisan from Mexico. The Widmanstatten pattern on this Gibeon stands out remarkably, making for a beautiful and eye catching ring.  The dimensions of the Gibeon slice are 11.6x2.6 mm, total weight including meteorite and silver is 10 grams.  This Iron (IAV) classified meteorite was found in Great Nama Land Namibia in 1836.  So far approximately 26 T of this material have been recovered.

Gibeon pieces are becoming more difficult to acquire so this is a good time to get a fine specimen. Comes with a Canagem® Collection specimen card.

This is a great 147.5 gram fossilized Micraster from Rzezusnia, Poland.

Micraster is an extinct genus of echinoids from the Late Cretaceous to the early Eocene. Its remains have been found in Africa, Antarctica, Europe, and North America. Micraster was an infaunal echinoid living in a burrow below the sediment surface. The test (hard shell) is clearly bilateral and there is a deep anterior groove to take in water containing organic particles to the mouth. The tube feet keep a supply of nutrient-laden water moving into the burrow. The anus has a waste tube behind it.

Although dinosaurs are the most well-known fossil life forms, Equinoids are also a favorite among those familiar with Paleontology (the study of the development of life on Earth). The specimen measures 60x60 mm.

Name: Echinoid Micraster
Age: Late Cretaceous (Campanian)
Location: Rzezusnia, Poland
Dimensions:  62x57x41 mm / 2.4x2.2x1.6 inches
Weight:  31.5 grams / 5.2 ounces

Lapis lazuli or lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.  Lapis lazuli commonly contains pyrite and white calcite. The pyrite inclusions in natural stones are randomly scattered throughout the stone and have irregular outlines that are surrounded by darker blue rings.  

Lapis Lazuli encourages taking charge of life.  It is said to reveal inner truth, encourage self-awareness, and self-expression without holding back or compromising.  This stone is believed to bring the enduring qualities of honesty, compassion and uprightness to the personality.

Lapis Lazuli is said to bond relationships in love and friendship and aid in expressing feelings and emotions.

Product Type: Lapis Lazuli Sphere
Dimensions:  43 mm / 1.7 inches
Weight: 125 Grams / 4.4 Ounces
Origin:  Afghanistan

You will receive the exact Ammonite pictured for the item number you choose. 

Details of the Ammonites are as follows:

These are perfectly fossilized and highly polished natural Ammonites from Morocco, which are perfect for gift giving to a new fossil collector. Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil, possessing the typically ribbed spiral-form shell. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. They belong to a group of predators known as cephalopods, which includes their living relatives the octopus, squid, cuttlefish and nautilus. It is probably going to be one of the rarest collection item you'll ever own. These are perfect if you make jewelry and similar crafts or as a fossil collection item.  

You will receive the exact Ammonite pictured for the item number you choose. 

Details of the available Ammonites are as follows: