18kt Gold PSTM Afghanistan Emerald Shabnam Ring Herkimer there was a strong tradition

there was a strong tradition of using stones as meditative objects

we need a reminder of the dove's simple peace-loving gentle nature

This signature pendant took me nearly three weeks to complete

When Pippa started to work in India

18kt Gold PSTM Afghanistan Emerald Shabnam Ring Herkimer there was a strong traditionStunning 18kt gold and emerald ring, handmade by the talented artisans of Turquoise Mountain in Afghanistan. The relationship between the artisan and the materials they work with is a very close one. Spending time understanding and communicating with a material, how it responds to heat, to the pressure of a hammer, its hardness, and the way it responds to other materials are all part of the relationship. It is always healthy to have new challenges,