The ring is sterling silver and I made the two baugettes of turquoise. The ring is a gift for a friend. This friend made the ring many years ago using the lost wax method of casting. She is the spouse of an Air Force veteran. Many years ago they were stationed at a base that had a lapidary shop. She related her joy in working with gemstones and learning, among other things, silversmithing. I hope she likes it.
In some Southwestern Native American cultures was worshipped the Kokopelli, a god of fertility both in childbirth and agriculture. also representing music. This dancing Kokopelli is appropriately supported on Dreamstone that we collected in the Great Basin Desert. We visited the Great Basin National Park several years back, but collected the Dreamstone in BLM land (Bureau of Land Management) in an area that is open to rock collecting. Always collect rock responsibly and respect land boundaries and active mining claims.
We missed the Hillside Farms craft fair this past weekend as I was ill. Sorry if we missed you. This coming weekend we will be in Indio for the International Tamale Festival. Hope to see you there.
