Just a quick blog article to show a specimen to a finished product. I am still amazed at what mother nature creates on her own, then we as designers create beautiful and interesting pieces of jewelry. Not sure if I have mentioned to you before, yet my design process is shopping for gemstones then design the piece of jewelry, normally it is done the other way around. Yet, those of you who know me, know that I never do anything exactly how everyone else is doing it!!!
Azurite Malachite is a combination of two very distinct gemstones; Azurite is a deep and rich blue while Malachite is shades of green in botryoidal shapes. They crystallize together forming in masses, crusts and nodules. When Azurite mixes with Malachite a beautiful blue green swirl occurs. It is found in China, yet the best specimens come from the USA. It is found anywhere that copper is present.
I love designing with gemstones such as this one because of it's deep and inspiring color combination.
Azurite Malachite Nugget Specimen
Beautiful Example of Banding.....
Azurite Malachite 18k Yellow Gold Brushed Diamond Ring
Designed by Maryann Scandiffio Jewelry Design
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