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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Nov172011

Dinosaur Bone Sterling Silver Pendant

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This handcrafted sterling silver pendant displays a teardrop shaped, fossilized dinosaur bone. In designing this sterling silver pendant, I manipulated the sterling silver by a process called reticulation. After setting the fossilized dinosaur bone, I oxidized the entire pendant, leaving only highlights of shiny silver. The rusticated look of the sterling silver against the deep red color of the fossilized dinosaur bone is like nothing I have designed before. This pendant is a piece of art meant to be showcased by someone who has an appreciation for original design.

This fossilized dinosaur bone comes from Utah. The cells of the dinosaur bone have been replaced with a silicious material, known as agate. The cells walls are seen as a black border between each cell. This is a very good specimen of dinosaur bone, as most of the cells and their cell walls are very distinct.

A lot of work went into this design and I am very happy with the result. This handcrafted, dinosaur bone sterling silver pendant is 2 1/2" in length and 2" at its widest point. The sterling silver bail is large enough to fit most clasps. Wear this handmade dinosaur bone sterling silver pendant on your favorite necklace, or purchase the optional black leather necklace with sterling silver clasp (shown in the picture). You can make your selection when you add this handmade dinosaur bone sterling silver pendant into your shopping cart.

Each piece of my handcrafted metal jewelry designs are stamped with my logo and my signature initials "DHR".

Coordinating jewelry design - Fossilized Dinosaur Bone & Sterling Silver Ring

One-of-a-kind

$217

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