I have recently discovered a great resource for high quality gemstone carvings and jewelry at The Clamshell.net This site is run by by Mark Lassater. There is collected here some exquisite carvings and examples of minerals and crystals. These can be purchased by jewelry designers, jewelers and artists who can then use them in wearable art and custom designed jewels.

They exhibit at the major mineral shows including Denver and will be at Tuscon early next year. Sales are only made wholesale to jewelry businesses.

If you fall in love with any of the mineral pieces on display please contact Gareth Eckley at Portraits in Stone and I will try to purchase the piece for you. I could then either deliver it directly to you or design a setting in gold and create a unique jewel using the specimen.