Custom Piece - Blue Lace Agate Earrings

I had a customer contact me late last week asking if I could put together a particular item for her.  She had seen the Rhodochrosite pendant and earring set I recently did and quite liked it, particularly the earrings. 

Rhodochrosite and Sterling Silver
Pendant and Earring Set

She asked me if it were possible to make a set of earrings similar to the rhodochrosite ones, but with blue lace agate as she preferred the colour of the Agate. The agate has a very similar pattern to that of the rhodochrosite, but with a nice light blue colour.

The result is a custom made set of Blue Lace Agate cabochons measuring 10mm round each. Each cabochon has been set into Sterling Silver Bezel setting earrings in a Kidney Wire style. This has made a very simple but attractive set.

Custom Made Blue Lace Agate and Sterling Silver Earrings

Blue Lace Agate is a fairly common form of agate which is a form of chalcedony. Blue lace agate was originally discovered in Namibia, which today is still the main source of the gemstone, although South Africa also has a large deposit. In the past, blue lace agate has also been known as the 'Gem of Ecology' because of its blue and white banding, which can quite often look like clouds in the sky. The material is great to cut, it is relatively hard (Blue lace agate rates approximately 6.5 - 7 on the Mohs hardness scale) and finishes with a magnificent shine.

 

Blue Lace Agate Cabochon on
Leather Cord Necklace

The earrings are hopefully being delivered today. I hope my customer enjoys them as much as I enjoyed making them! I am more than happy to consider most custom orders - If I am able to source the material, I should be able to cut it for you. You can contact me via email (jakagems@hotmail.com) or via my facebook page if you want to discuss a custom order.

Until next time!