My Design Inspiration

I have always had a love for semi-precious gemstones, as well as fossils and rocks.  When designing handmade gemstone jewelry pieces, this passion is reflected in my designs. I am inspired by the natural minerals and fossils to create simple but expressive handcrafted jewelry designs.

Because natural gemstones and fossils can stand alone as a work of art, handcrafted gemstone jewelry has the ability to make a statement, no matter how simple the design.  I don't like to complicate my designs, as I don't want to take away from the natural beauty of the semi-precious gemstones and fossils. As an artist, using what is naturally beautiful is such a gift, and I enjoy using my creativity to showcase that beauty in the most simple way.

Gemstone jewelry by danielle is a collection of "one-of-a-kind" and a few "limited edition" handcrafted gemstone and fossil jewelry pieces using copper and silver. Because gemstones and fossils always vary in color and matrix, any of my handmade gemstone jewelry designs will be unique in some way.

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Mar052011

Banded Agate Copper Cuff Bracelet

There is nothing more beautiful than a freeform slab of banded agate.  This handcrafted copper cuff bracelet is an open bracelet design and very complimentary to this banded agate gemstone.  More info ...

There are so many agates available from nature.  This particular agate, a geode agate because of its black, brown and gray banding, has the ability to clear itself.  For this reason, it is a good stone for aura workers, massage therapists, and energy healers.  Additionally, geode agates ground negative energy to the earth while cleansing and transforming it.