I have fluorite on the brain! Maybe because I.m
longing for the sea – oh, that sounds so dramatic doesn’t it? Well, I am always
longing for the ocean even after all the years of not living by it…since I
can’t be there right now, I take solace in designing with fluorite. If you
haven’t seen this gemstone in person, boy, are you in for a treat. When I work
with fluorite, I always think of the waters in the Caribbean – not the shallow
parts you see from the shore and wiggle your toes in; but the aqua-green-blue
colors you see when you are out sailing, diving or snorkeling and stare into
the depths. One of the reasons I love working with beads is that they allow light
to pass through the stone and in fluorite the result mimics the sunlight
dancing off the sea.
My best source for fluorite is a vendor I see
in Tucson every year – beautiful, polished, big nuggets that really show off
the glorious natural colors. I say colors because I love the blue-green variety
that comes in a range of color from lighter to deeper. While I have seen purple
fluorite I have never designed with it mainly because the range of purple
doesn’t really excite me. Of course, that could change tomorrow – but until
then I’ll stick to the blue-green variety. I also get fluorite rough beads from
this vendor and use them in designs as the whim hits. The rough cut gives a
completely different look and feel but it is the same wonderful gemstone.
Personally I love both looks. Surprised? Not really.
Not only is it beautiful, green fluorite is
thought to balance love, acceptance and forgiveness and the aqua-teal fluorite
stones are thought to remove guilt and increase playfulness. Wow, that’s a lot
of responsibility for a gemstone, don’t you think? But, I’ll take it all. I usually
toss crystal quartz gemstones in with the fluorite stones – for some reason,
when they are together they just feel “right” to me. What exactly does that
mean? No clue, but I know that the combination gives me a sense of calm and a
peaceful feeling; and that’s what I am hoping for you when you wear the fluorite
pieces.
Not to be overlooked, I have read that clear
crystal quartz, which I use a lot in all my designs, helps clear your mind of
all worries and anxieties. Oh, I’m going to drape myself in strands of the
gemstone right now! Crystal quartz reminds you to be fully in the moment and
stay focused. I always like to think of the power of the crystal ball – myth or
not, it still gives me something to ponder. I will say this, no matter what you
believe about the power of gemstones there is no denying that fluorite and
crystal quartz are a couple of the prettiest of Mother Nature’s gifts. The fact
that the gemstones come from the ground this way – no treatment other than
cutting and polishing – isn’t that amazing?
While it sounds a bit odd, I have had people
offer to buy these fluorite pieces right off my wrist or from around my neck.
Luckily, technology being what it is today, I usually oblige, whip out my
iPhone, process a sale through Square, give the piece a nice little clean up with
the polishing cloth I carry in my bag and off it goes to a new home. So, my
advice to you – be ready to answer questions…people will ask; but not to fear,
you won’t have to sell the jewels right off your body! Well, unless you want
to! And, who knows who you might meet all because you choose a fluorite beauty to
top off your outfit of the day! Oh, that sounds exciting now, doesn’t it?
P.S. – If you aren’t familiar with Couture 2014
I suggest you hop on instagram and check out #couture2014.I love this jewelry event
as it is the greatest display of unusual, top of the line, fabulous gemstone
jewelry – not your everyday ho-hum stuff – but pieces that are built around the
most unusual gemstones and rocks found on the planet! And, most are
one-of-a-kinds, making them even more precious. Couture 2014 is the place where
buyers from Neiman Marcus, Stanley Korshak, Bergdorfs and othe swish retailers
shop for exquisite one-off designs.
No comments:
Post a Comment