Kissing Lovers Stone white opal jewelry This sterling silver cross pendant

This sterling silver cross pendant necklace is set with an inlay of a matrix of iridescent white opal

Artisan and milliner Carole of New York designs this cloche from a braided green straw base

aventurine and gold foil-infused Murano glass disc beads

then kiln firing it for 15 hours

Artisan Sheri of Texas creates this gemstone statement bracelet hand strung with free-form amethyst mixed with silver and hematite crystal bead clusters

Kissing Lovers Stone white opal jewelry This sterling silver cross pendantThe Shona tribe of Zimbabwe, literally translated as "the house of stone," are considered by many to be among the world's finest sculptors. Modern Shona artisans select and quarry their own stones, just as they did thousands of years ago. Statues are hand carved using simple chisels, polished with sand and beeswax, and heated on a fire to bring out their brilliant colors. Product Details 2. 5 x 1. 5 x 6. 5" 100% serpentine stone Made in Zimbabwe