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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Fossilized Horse Tooth Sterling Silver Pendant

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Have you ever thought about wearing a fossil? Have you ever thought about wearing a fossilized horse tooth from the Pleistocene (~2.588 million to 12,000 years BP)? This fossilized horse tooth, from the species Equus complicatus, was located in the ACE River Basin in Colleton County, South Carolina. While on vacation, I came across this fossil and thought to myself "what a great conversation piece for someone to wear as a piece of jewelry".

I set this fosslized horse tooth pendant in an open setting by using sterling silver prongs. The slightly rusticated sterling silver pendant is simple yet expressive, with the fossilized horse tooth as the center of attention.

This handcrafted, sterling silver, fossilized horse tooth pendant is 2" in length, including the bail, and 1 1/4" at its widest point. The sterling silver bail is large enough to fit most clasps. Wear this handmade horse tooth pendant on your favorite necklace, or purchase the optional black leather necklace with sterling silver clasp. You can choose either option when you add this hand forged pendant into your shopping cart.

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

One-of-a-kind - SOLD

$118