Made with a 22.5 carat natural ruby crystal from Franklin, NC, this cage was made with 20 gauge square half hard Sterling silver wire, with 23 gauge Sterling silver wire for wrapping. The bottom wrap was also soldered in place to enhance strength of the…
Custom Pendants
Pendants are custom made. This example shows a cabochon cut in our lapidary, then mounted in Sterling silver with fine silver serrated gallery wire to hold the stone in place. The bail is made from 18 gauge Sterling silver dead soft round wire and soldered…
Copper Wave Ear Rings
While watching my grandsons play on my computer and Kindle, I decided to do a quick item. So I took 20 gauge square wire and my jig. After forming the shape, I hammered the crests of the waves to complete the shaping.
Jadeite Cabochon
Hand cut in our lapidary, this jadeite cabochon is 20 x 15 mm oval high dome. Jadeite is probably the toughest gemstone due to its crystalline structure. Jadeite is actually fibrous, so it does not have cleavage or crystal planes. Toughness is not hardness, Jadeite…
Clemson Tiger Pride Necklace
Beautiful necklace crafted in the colors of Clemson University Tigers. Pride in the school and teams can be shown by wearing their colors. This 20 inch necklace was crafted and designed by Debora Lee Rasmussen of Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry LLC. It is available at…
Fleur de Lis Earrings
Based on the Boy Scout tenderfoot badge, these earrings were pierced from 26 gauge Sterling silver sheet. After piercing, they were dapped to slightly curve the entire flower. Then fine silver posts were soldered to the back of each flower to complete the fabrication. The…