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On the Rocks Gems, jewelry, & More, Inc. 5709 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 649-0111 www.ontherocksinc.com ** Also check out my photography on Folioto.com From Holly wood to Vermont, Italy to Israel, Mike "Gonzo" Gonzales' 100% handmade wire wraps have gotten around. Self-taught, he started wire wrapping about 5 years ago, when he ordered some wire, stones, and a few sets of pliers and began to play. After a few months of coiling and weaving, Gonzo was hooked. Between custom work, running his shop, and the occasional show or festival, wire-wrapping has kept Gonzo very busy, always perfecting his techniques and envisioning new designs. Gonzo's own way of medi tating, the energies of the stones combined with the silver and Gonzo's vision create organic, unique, and durable pieces of wearable art and sculpture.
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Emerald bagua, Mex Opal, Blue Tourmaline,Sunstone,and Demantoid Garnet (SOLD)
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Sapphire, Blue Tourmaline,2 Fct Tanzanite,spinel,and Rhodcrosite. (SOLD)
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3 fct Rubys
2 Aquamarines
1 Emerald
1 Tourmaline
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18k and silver
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Crome Diopside
Euclase
Green Tourmaline
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18k and Silver
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Aquamarine (SOLD)
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2 Fct Green Diopsides
1 Fct Tananite
2 Spessertine Garnets
1 Heliodor
1 Cats eye Tourmaline
18k Gold and Silver
**For Sale at the gem & jam **
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Blue Tourmaline
Two Fct. Aquamarine
Paridot
Moldavite
Silver and 14k Gold
**SOLD**
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Dream Quartz
Sapo Tourmaline
Demantoid Grnet
Zincite
Fct Pink Tourmaline
Fct Amethyst
Fct Sphene
#SOLD#
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Star Sapphire
Blue Amber
Opal
Larimar
Gift for my girl.
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Black Star Diopside
Tsavorite Garnet
Spessartine Garnet
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Tigereye
14k white gold
14k yellow gold
Silver
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Nuummite
Golden Topaz
Rutilated Quartz
Lemurian Quartz
Tourmaline
Herkimer Diamond
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Rhodocrosite,Green Tourmaline,Purple Topaz,Rutilated Quartz. SOLD
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Big Moldavite --Sold--
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Fire Agate, Heliodor, Tanzanite --Sold--
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Custom Bracelet for Sam of Top Notch Wraps... contains two huge yellow Cubic Zirconia hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and 12k gold.
*SOLD*
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For sale at summer camp
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For sale at summer camp
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for sale at summer camp
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Sapo Violet Tourmaline,
2 Cali Pink Tourmaline,
Amber from Mexico.
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Custom pendant with a large Australian Opal and Peruvian Covellite (cut by Teal Van Vlymen), hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and 14K Yellow Gold.
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One of my favorite pieces I have created so far, this double-sided pendant contains a natural Rhodochrosite crystal
(Hotazel, S. Africa), a natural Kunar Bi-color Tourmaline crystal, a faceted Blue Sapphire, a faceted Sphene (Madagascar), two faceted Tanzanites, a natural Demantoid Garnet (Tanzania), and two faceted Citrine, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver, 14k Yellow Gold, and 14k White Gold.
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Liddicoatite tourmaline, Fct Peridot, and spessartite garnet. **SOLD**
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Custom pendant, with Turquoise, Black Onyx, and a double-terminated Tibetan Black Quartz, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver Wire. *SOLD*
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A custom piece for a close friend, this double-sided pendant contains a hand-sculpted fine silver lightning bolt with a half-polished Moldavite, an Ethiopian Opal, a Double-Terminated Quartz with Indicolite, and 2 Imperial Topaz Crystals, hand-wrapped in Sterling Silver Wire. *SOLD*
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Sugilite, tourmaline, opal, spinel, herkimar diamond.
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Opal,tourmaline,emerald,top...
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My first wrap using one of my own one-of-a-kind hand-sculpted fine silver components-- This wrap contains Mexican Fire Opal, Imperial Topaz, Pink Tourmaline from California, and Green Tourmaline from Brazil.
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Moldavite,Aquamarine,Fire Agate,Quartz,Larimar.**SOLD**
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Emerald NC,Opal,Tourmaline,Heliordor.
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Herkimer Diamond, Tanzanite, Andalusite, Tourmaline.**SOLD**
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A Valentine's gift to my girl, (I actually gave it to her early, but didn't have time to post it!) this micro-wraps contains all stones that are associated with the Heart Chakra:
Natural Rhodochrosite crystal from Africa,
the tiniest Messina Mine Self-Healed Ajoite crystal,
An Emerald that my girl mined herself in Hiddenite, North Carolina,
and a natural red Burmese Spinel,
All wrapped with love in Sterling Silver wire. This piece is only about 1" by 3/4"!
*SOLD*
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This pendant has a piece of Chiapas (Mexico) amber with a rare, well-preserved cricket fossil inside, which comes complete with a Leica (very magnified) photograph of the cricket! This little guy is roughly around 27 million years old! The pendant also contains a Mexican Fire Opal (in matrix) and a natural North Carolina Emerald crystal, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and 14k Gold-Filled wire. Leica photography by Adam Spiegel.
available for sale at:
On the Rocks
Gems, Jewelry & More
5709 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 649-0111
www.ontherocksinc...
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This pendant began as a single stone piece, with just the lapis. My friend who commissioned it came back and wanted me to add more work & more stones. This piece contains: Lapis Lazuli, Green Tourmaline, Heliodor, Garnet, Aquamarine, and an Australian Opal doublet, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and Gold-Filled wire. *SOLD*
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Yet another pendant with an Egyptian feel...Emerald-cut Blue Topaz hand sculpted in Sterling Silver wire. *SOLD*
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Malachite, the centerpiece in this pendant, is a stone of transformation, while Spessartite helps to overcome fear of new experiences. This pendant was hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and God-filled wire. *For Sale*
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Heliodor,Green Tourmaline,Star Ruby,and Imperial Topaz. -For Sale-
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I built this sculpture in sterling silver wire for an Entheon Village event in Chicago for Burning Man Festival. I broke open the geode myself. The Geode contains drusy chalcedony, from Mexico. The piece stands about 10" tall and is 9.75" across.
**For Sale on Metalworkers Marketplace**
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Containing all water and earth elements, and all the stones in this custom pendant open the heart chakra. Contains a natural Aquamarine crystal from Namibia, Pink Tourmaline from Afghanistan, Emerald from Colombia, and a Peridot from Pakistan, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver wire. *SOLD*
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Botryoidal Tourmaline,Jade,Aquamarine,... Garnet
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I made this way before Christmas, and haven't had a chance to post in a while... A Watermelon Tourmaline slice with two natural Spinel crystals, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver. This piece ended up being only about 1 1/2" around. *SOLD*
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This amazing amber piece needed a more simple setting. It's got a spider on a leaf trapped inside! Hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver wire. *SOLD*
More Chiapas Amber with insects available at
On the Rocks
Gems, Jewelry & More
5709 N Clark St.
Chicago IL 60660
(773) 649-0111
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I tried a little something new in this piece, and I played with some fine silver strips. The stones in this pendant are natural Euclase, Australian Opal, and Neon Blue Apatite, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, and 14k gold-filled wire. *SOLD*
available for sale at:
On the Rocks
Gems, Jewelry & More
5709 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 649-0111
www.ontherocksinc...
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People often tell me my jewelry reminds them of Giger's artwork. This one probably reminds me the most of his work, thus I named it after him. The stones in this one are Mexican Fire Opal, Double-terminated Imperial Topaz, and Heliodor, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and 14k gold-filled wire. *SOLD*
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My girl Caroline and I have both always wanted to try maille, so we ordered a bunch of pre-made jumprings and tried some designs. I made the necklace, it is 21" long and extendable. It is a European Roundmaille design. Caroline made the matching bracelet. She also made a Byzantine bracelet and one out of Elfweave. All made from Sterling Silver. Mailler55's work did also inspire both of us! Thanks!*SOLD*
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A wrap to open the Muladhara, or Base/Root Chakra, this piece contains a Drusy Psilomelane cabochon, hand-sculpted in sterling silver wire. **SOLD**
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I polished the Australian Opal in this pendant myself, and was able to really capture the purple flash! The Opal is accented with a gemmy Peruvian Rhodochrosite crystal and a Neon Blue Apatite (I think from Brazil), hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver wire. This is a dainty one, only 2" by 1". *SOLD*
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Gems, Jewelry & More
5709 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60660
www.ontherocksinc.com
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Another mini double-sider, with a Black Star Diopside Cabochon on one side and a Moldavite on the other, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver wire. *SOLD*
available for sale at:
On the Rocks
Gems, Jewelry & More
5709 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 649-0111
www.ontherocksinc...
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A sculpture commissioned to hold a glass marble (one of the most amazing ones I've ever seen!) hand-blown by Gateson Recko. The sculpture is handcrafted from aluminum sculpture wire and sterling silver wire.
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This is one of only a few double-sided wraps I have made, and the first one that was not a custom! It has a half-polished Moldavite and Neon-Blue Apatite on one side, and an acid-etched Gibeon Meteorite, a faceted Mexican Opal, and a natural Vanadanite crystal from Morocco on the other side, all hand-sculpted in sterling silver wire. The piece is relatively small, about 1 1/2". -SOLD-
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Custom pendant with an Australian Opal doublet, a natural Imperial Topaz, and a natural Heliodor crystal, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver wire. *SOLD*
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Custom pendant with polished Malachite, faceted Moldavite, and a natural Imperial Topaz crystal, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver wire. *SOLD*
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"Rhodochrosite helps one rediscover the sacred practice of play. It stimulates creativity and expression and helps one align to the frequency of love" (From The Book Of Stones by Robert Simmons and Naisha Ashian).
This piece has a natural Rhombohedron Rhodochrosite from the Sweet Home Mine in Colorado, a natural Peruvian Rhodochrosite Crystal, and four Rhodochrosite Cabochons from Argentina. This double-sided piece is a mini, only 1 1/2" by 1". *SOLD*
available for sale at:
On the Rocks
Gems, Jewelry & More
5709 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 649-0111
www.ontherocksinc...
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FIRST GONZO/ THEODORE(of Sacred Activation) COLLABORATION!
(...and not the last I hope!)
This tiny double-sided piece is a perfect mix of my style and Theodore's, with a natural African Alexanderite crystal, 2 Herkimer Diamonds, and 4 Burmese spinel, all hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver, 14k Yellow Gold, and 14k White Gold wire. -SOLD-
available for sale at:
On the Rocks
Gems, Jewelry & More
5709 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 649-0111
www.ontherocksinc...
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Named after a little-known Egyptian pharoah whose sarcophagus was made from silver rather than gold, this wrap contains a rare Purple Garnet from Tanzania and a Herkimer Diamond, which I mined myself, all wrapped in Sterling Silver Wire. This is one of the few pieces that I have made symmetrical.**SOLD**
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Custom-made for Ericka, this ring contains a white faceted round diamond, and two trillium tanzanites, hand-sculpted in sterling silver wire.
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A collaboration with my girl, Caroline, this piece was made as a donation that will be up for auction at the Taste of Andersonville event. The centerpiece is a kiln-formed dichroic glass cabochon, hand-sculpted in sterling silver wire. The proceeds go to our Chamber of Commerce to help promote events and improve our neighborhood. Tickets for the event are $40 and include a HUGE buffet with food from restaurants in the neighborhood, silent auction, and a swing band with dancing. For more information go to www.andersonville.org. For more of Caroline's artwork, check out Libellule's galleries on glassartists.org, jewelryartists.org, and computergraphicsartists.org.
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Spodumene... What a great word... Just kinda rolls off the tongue. Yellow/green Spodumene from Pakistan is the centerpiece of this pendant, with a faceted Pink Tourmaline and a Lapis Lazuli, all hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver Wire. This piece sold before I even finished the wrap! Love that clear spod...
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A custom pendant for a friend, This wrap contains a natural Colombian Emerald crystal, a natural Aquamarine crystal, a natural Demantoid Garnet crystal, and a Herkimer Diamond, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver wire.
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This is the most intricate ring I've made so far, with stones fit for royalty! It's also my first piece done entirely in 14k white gold. The ring contains a natural faceted Alexanderite, two princess cut Diamonds, and two faceted unheated Yogo Gulch Sapphires. Hand-sculpted in 14k white gold wire.
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This custom pendant was a lot of fun! It was a trade for Cubs vs. Brewers tickets. The centerpiece is a small casting of Shiva (I'm not sure what metal). Under the Lotus petals are a natural Heliodor crystal with Black Tourmaline inclusions and a Black Tourmaline crystal.
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Inspired by the music of Toubab Krewe, this pendant was hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and Gold-filled wire with a Black Onyx cab and a natural Purple Scapolite.
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Custom piece made with a natural Green Garnet crystal, a natural Spinel, and a natural Yellow Scapolite, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and Gold-filled wire.
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12k gold and silver,
Botroidal Tourmaline,
Sapo Tourmaline.
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12k gold and silver
Herkimer Diamond,
and Tourmaline.
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12k gold
Mako Shark Tooth
Cretaceous-140 Million years old
Morocco
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This piece also reminds me of the ancient Egyptians. It contains a faceted oval Green Sapphire and a Bicolor (Green and Rubellite-red) Sapo Tourmaline, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and Gold-filled wire.
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This wrap contains a White Australian Opal cabochon and a faceted emerald-cut Sphene from Madagascar, sculpted in Sterling Silver and Gold-filled wire. Opal has been used to awaken psychic and mystical abilities, while Sphene promotes contact with the heavenly bodies within the universe.
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This pendant contains a tri-color (deep pink, green, & yellow) Sapo Tourmaline and a Herkimer Diamond, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and Gold-filled wire.
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This pendant features fused glass artwork made by my girl, Caroline (Libellule), hand-sculpted simply yet elegantly in Sterling Silver wire.
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Custom pendant with Chrome Tourmaline, Sweet Home Rhodochrosite, Spinel, Demantoid Garnet, Ajoite in Quartz, Tanzanite, and faceted Moldavite. Hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and Gold Filled wire.
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Custom pendant with New Mexico Amethyst and a faceted Pink Topaz, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver and Gold-Filled wire.
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So someone came to me with a wrap that she had for a long time, and wanted more work added to it. I have to ask the owner who originally made the piece, but we now have a collab made! Anyone recognizes the work, let me know so I can give credit! The stones were already set, I just added some weaves, coils, and a new bail on each side, so the piece can be worn two ways. The stones are: Garnet, Double-terminated Quartz, Green Apatite, Aquamarine, and Mexican Fire Opal, hand-sculpted in Sterling Silver wire.
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Custom wrap for DJ, who gave me this little silver lightning bolt to put in his wrap. Also contains Moldavite, two Jades, Paua shell, Opal, a Herkimer Diamond, Quarts, and a Watermelon Tourmaline, all wrapped in Sterling Silver wire.
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Had so much fun with the last symmetrical wrap I made, so here's another one! This wrap is mini, only about 2" x 1.25" and contains two Pakistani bicolor Tourmalines and two Nephrite Jade cabochons from British Columbia. *SOLD*
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This wrap was a gift to my Sister-in-Law for her birthday. It contains a natural Purple Scapolite from Pakistan and a natural Heliodor from Tajikstan, wrapped in sterling silver wire. Mandi's been wanting a micro wrap for a while, and this one was destined to be hers!
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Here's a custom piece I made with Star Ruby, Rutilated Quartz, Tourmaline, and Dioptase wrapped in sterling silver wire.
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I've been making 'em pretty teeny lately. This one's got a Nephrite Jade cabochon from British Columbia with two natural Tourmalines- one pink, one green- from California, wrapped in sterling silver wire. *SOLD*
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Minúsculo is Portugese for "tiny." This pendant has a natural Sapo Rubellite crystal (Brazil) and a natural Imperial Topaz crystal (also Brazil) wrapped in sterling silver. *SOLD*
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Something about this piece reminds me of a reptile... Contains a polished Spectrolite from Finland, a natural Green Tourmaline crystal and a natural Pink Tourmaline crystal, both from California, all wrapped in Sterling Silver Wire. *Sold*
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This is one reminds me of 70's funk! Contains a natural Imperial Topaz wrapped in Sterling Silver and 12k Gold wire.
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Here are some simple, sleek bracelet styles I've been perfecting. Handmade with Sterling Silver and 12k Gold.
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Here are a few simple art-deco ring designs, just metals, no stones... Great for fingers OR dreddies! *FOR SALE- available in any size*
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The first in a custom series of two for Joel, this wrap contains all natural gems: a color-change Alexanderite, an Emerald crystal, Spessartite Garnet, Vera Cruz Amethyst, Yellow Tanzanite, and a GEMMY Ruby Crystal.
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I had a great time wrapping these gemmies! This is the second custom wrap for Joel. The piece contains a natural Aquamarine crystal, a natural Watermelon Tourmaline, a natural Pink Tourmaline, a natural purple-pink Topaz, Vera Cruz Amethyst, Australian White Opal cabochon, Moonstone cabochon, and a HUGE Tanzanite crystal, wrapped in Sterling Silver with 14k Gold accents.
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A custom for Lindsay, this piece contains an emerald cut Fluorite, emerald cut Tourmalinated Quartz, a natural Green Tourmaline, and a natural black/green bicolor Tourmaline, wrapped in Sterling Silver.
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I fit a lot of stones in a small area in this one, hence the name "Chicchai" which translates to "tiny" in Japanese. It contains a natural bicolor Sapo Tourmaline, natural Dioptase, a natural Demantoid Garnet, and natural Heliodor, wrapped in Sterling Silver.
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Watermelon Tourmaline
Fire Agate
Blue Apatite
Ammolite
Ruby Crystal
*Sold*
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Named after the Being said to have brought fire to the Wangkumara tribe in Australia, this wrap contains the first stone that I polished. The Australian Opal started out as a piece of a clam fossil. I just set up all of my polishing equipment, and the fire I found under the top layer was incredible! The piece also has 2 orange Spessartite Garnets, a Bicolor Tourmaline, and a Herkimer Diamond.
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Chrome Diopside wrapped in Sterling Silver Wire, A long awaited custom for my boy in Ft. Collins.
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This piece contains an Australian Opal which I polished myself, natural Blue Apatite, natural Heliodor, Natural Tourmaline, an included Quartz cab, and a natural Tourmaline crystal peeking out of the funnel on the side. This pendant contains my first use of Low-dome silver wire. The piece is wrapped in sterling silver.
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The Zuni believed that Turquoise protected them from demons. I cut and polished this Sleeping Beauty Turquoise cabochon myself, and I feel it deserves a more simple wrap to exhibit it's beauty. The piece is wrapped in Sterling Silver wire, and is 2 1/2" by 1 1/4" and weighs 25.5 grams.
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"White Precious Opal acts as prism within the aura, splitting light into its rainbow frequencies" (Naisha Ashian, from The Book of Stones). This piece contains an Opalized fossil clamshell which I cut and polished. The piece is 2" by 1" and weighs 12.3 grams.
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A natural blue-green Tourmaline crystal, & a natural Spessartite Garnet crystal wrapped in sterling silver wire. The piece is about 1 3/4" by 1 1/4".
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A couple of single stone pendants wrapped in sterling silver with stones I cut and polished. The first is an Amethyst freeform cabochon with Cacoxenite, and the second is an Australian Boulder Opal.
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Gem Australian Opal which I cut and polished, Natural Imperial Topaz, and a Natural Colombian Emerald crystal,wrapped in Sterling Silver wire.
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"Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature." -St. Augustine, A.D. 353
This one's a custom for my friend Jon. It contains a piece of beach glass, Moldavite, and a faceted Mexican Opal, wrapped in sterling silver wire.
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Faceted untreated citrine,
Faceted Moldavite,
Faceted Heliodor,
Drusy Psilomelane,
Natural Tanzanite Crystal,
Natural Hessonite Garnet Crystal,
Polished Fire Agate Freeform cabochon.
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This wrap contains:
A huge australian opal (gemmy)
star ruby cab
Faceted Heliodor
Faceted Sapphire
faceted aquamarines in funnel
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Lapis Lazuli silver and 12k gold. *Gifted to my bro*
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Kunzite, and Fct tourmaline.**Available for purchase at Kristen's Gems & Jewels in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado kristensgems@comcast.net**
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Moldavite, Opal, and Fct Smokey Quartz.**Available for purchase at Kristen's Gems & Jewels in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado kristensgems@comcast.net**
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Golden Tanzanite, Yellow Sapphire, Fct Citrine.**SOLD**
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Blue Tourmaline **Available for purchase at Kristen's Gems & Jewels in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado kristensgems@comcast.net**
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Designed to resemble the eye of a falcon, this symbol, called the Eye of Horus (or Eye of Ra), represents the right eye of the Egyptian Falcon God Horus. As the udjat (or utchat), it represented the sun, and was associated with the Sun God Ra (Re).
According to legend, the left eye was torn from Horus by his murderous brother Seth, and magically restored by Thoth, the God of magick. After the restoration, some stories state, Horus made a gift of the eye to Osiris, which allowed this solar deity to rule the underworld. The story of this injury is probably an allusion to the phases of the moon as the eye which is "torn out" every month. The Right eye of Horus represents the Sun, and the left Eye of Horus represents the Moon.
The Eye of Horus was believed to have healing and protective power, and it was used as a protective amulet, and as a medical measuring device, using the mathematical proportions of the eye to determine the proportions of ingredients in medical preparations, to prepare medications.
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Fct. Rhodolite Garnet, Fct. White Topaz, Opal, and Heliodor.<<SOLD>>
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I really felt like making a new piece for my girl... This one contains Natural Moldavite, Natural Tanzanite, and a Labradorite cabochon, wrapped in sterling silver wire.
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"Turquoise combines the Water, Wind, Fire, and Earth energies, thereby containing the power and unity of the Storm element." --from The Book of Stones by Robert Simmons and Naisha Ahian. Chinese Turquoise wrapped in Sterling Silver Wire. <<SOLD>>
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Imilac Pallasite Meteorite, and Ammolite. <<SOLD>>
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Herkimer Diamond <<SOLD>>
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Watermelon Tourmaline(5.8g), and Tanzanite (1.6g) wrapped in sterling silver wire **Available for purchase at Kristen's Gems & Jewels in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado kristensgems@comcast.net**
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Fused glass pieces by my girl Caroline wrapped in sterling silver <<SOLD>>
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Moldavite, star ruby, emerald, and blue tourmaline. (2003) **SOLD***
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Hiddenite, Aquamarine, Watermelon Tourmaline, and 3g of 14k Gold.**SOLD**
(4 images, 1 comment)
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Pseudoscorpion in Amber**SOLD**
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Red Amber, Fct. Yellow Sapphire, and Fct. Imperial Topaz wrapped in Sterling Silver**SOLD**
(6 images, 1 comment)
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Tanzanite, opal, hiddinite, kyanite, and garnet.**SOLD**
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Zincite, opal, zircon, and andalusite.--SOLD--
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Sterling silver, 12k gold wire, 16ct Fct Moldavite, 7ct Blue Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline, opal, and 2 Heliodors. **Sold**
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Here are some very old wraps from when I first started.
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Moldavite, Mexican Fire Opal, and Aquamarine wrapped in Sterling Silver wire<<SOLD>>
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Super gemmy Fire Agate and Australian Boulder Opal wrapped in Sterling Silver wire *SOLD*
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Gibeon meteorite slice, Vanadinite, Aquamarine, and Emerald in Sterling Silver Wire.
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Amber with spider 35 million years old. Mexico
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Watermelon Tourmaline 7.5 Fct Garnet 7.5 -SOLD-
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Aquamarine Floater, Opal, Heliodor, & Spessartite Garnet
**SOLD**
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This wrap contains:
Multicolor Tourmaline
Tanzanite
Tsav... Garnet
Green Diopside
Faceted Purple Scapolite
Mixed facets in funnel--SOLD--
(1 image)
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Gem Dinosaur Bone, Cretaceous Period: around 80 million years old
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Chrysocolla/ Malachite/ Tennerite/ Azurite cab, Herkimer Diamond, & Blue Topaz--SOLD--
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Here's a mini version of a sculpture I did a while back...I'll have that one displayed soon!--SOLD--
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Mexican Fire Opal, Bi-color Tourmaline crystal, Faceted untreated Brazilian Citrine.--SOLD--
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This is a fused Dichroic glass cabochon that my girl Caroline made. It's one of her first!
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I added some work onto Sam's custom marble stand, including a Watermelon Tourmaline, Heliodor, and a removable pendant with a faceted Peridot.
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Here's another sculpture my friend who collects glass marbles commissioned me to make. I'm not sure who the glass artist is, the spheres are nevertheless incredible. The sculpture stands about 8" tall.--SOLD--
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Sterling Silver wire-wrapped Star Ruby, Natural Colombian Emerald, Faceted Indian Garnet, Australian Opal, Faceted Labradorite (Madagascar), Uncut Morganite, and a Bicolor Tourmaline crystal.--SOLD--
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Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Faceted Hessonite, Green Polish Zincite, Natural Aquamarine (African- rare deep blue color!), Natural Bicolor Tourmaline. The pendant is about 1" x 3".**SOLD**
(1 image)
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I made this wrap custom over a year ago for my friend, who wanted a lot of stones and lots of work. I just now got a picture of it... It's enormous. There are too many stones for me to remember!--SOLD--
(1 image, 1 comment)
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**SOLD**
Piece contains natural Aquamarine crystal, faceted Peridot and a very dark faceted Moldavite, wrapped in sterling silver.
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** SOLD **
Mexican Fire Opal in sterling silver wire
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Natural Tanzanite crystal, Natural Heliodor, Natural Aquamarine, and Mexican Fire Opal cabochon wrapped in sterling silver wire **SOLD**
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Australian White Opal, Rubellite Tourmaline and Blue Sapphire in sterling silver wire --SOLD--
(5 images, 2 comments)
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Fused glass cabochon that my girl Caroline made. **SOLD**
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Imperial Topaz,Aquamarine and Fct Andalusite.-SOLD-
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Sikhote-Alin Meteorite and Moldavite **SOLD**
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Heliodor,Purple Sapphire,Fct Green Tourmaline and opal-SOLD-
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Fct Ametrine,Opal,Rainbow Moonstone and Aquamarine**SOLD**
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Two opals,Fct Tourmaline,Spinel,Turquoise... and Herkimer Diamond *SOLD*
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This is a mable made by a head in Peoria,Il. Look at my signature in the back.
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This one reminds me of a human heart. I made it for my girl. The stones:Heliodor, Fire Agate, Larimar, Uvarovite green garnet, Watermelon Tourmaline, and rare Dominican Blue Amber. There are also some misc. faceted gems hidden inside the funnel behind the larimar.
(2 images, 1 comment)
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This wrap contains:
A zincite from Poland
fire agate cab
(1 image)
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This wrap contains
Spectrolite
Castle Amethyst from New Mexico
Peridot,
& Golden Apatite
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This bracelet is a custom for Elemental. It contains all different types of super gem quality opals.
Enjoy--SOLD--
(4 images, 2 comments)
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I've had a few sculptures commissioned, and I have many more to come... I love making sculpture!!--SOLD--
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Michael Gonzales
Chicago IL
http://www.ontherocksinc.com
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Whats up gonzo, its good to see your work all over the place. I can always tell when someone has your stuff, i don't even need to ask. i hope your new store is going well, drop me a line when ever u can, and if u have time check out my page i just set it up, (Timmy B) keep up the good work
» Posted by
TimmyB
on 7/31/2007 1:36:15 PM.
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yeah...
dig the new sign....
Im gonna hit you up about something in the near future.
Blessings.
John
» Posted by
JahLove
on 9/4/2007 1:56:51 PM.
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yo
whats up gonzo,sorry i haven't sent your rose quartz yet, but i just got into a town were i have access to a computer, i would have called u but my phone doesn't work anywere, but i am going to send it out today or tomarow. i hope u like it
» Posted by
TimmyB
on 9/6/2007 10:51:26 PM.
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kristen sent me
hey, i'm a beginning artist looking to define, but mainly to improve my style. I was in Colorado just recently and Kristen out in Ft Collins referred me to you. If you've got the time, id love to meet up with you and see what i can learn. hit me back if you're interested
» Posted by
Gutes
on 9/21/2007 1:29:51 AM.
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GRAT photography
thanks for the Featured Page! !in the photography: The Key to All Open Doors .....best one!!! all so in the wraping department Shiva and Eye of Horus..
Cool!!!
» Posted by
WileysColdFusion
on 1/3/2008 12:15:06 AM.
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word
the excitement you show for jewelry and crystals is awesome im glad i had the pleasure of meeting you and doing business. thanks for the fire!
» Posted by
HumbleDesigns
on 2/3/2008 6:57:42 PM.
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thanks for the hit!
SINSERLEY WILEY
» Posted by
WileysColdFusion
on 3/17/2008 5:03:30 PM.
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Best rock and gem shop in Chicago!!!!
I love ON THE ROCKS!!! Your store has an amazing energy to it, and all the healers and energy workers add the IRIE vibes. Everytime I walk in its like stepping into my friends home where I feel welcomed with open arms and open hearts. This is one of the few spots where I can be myself and not looked at as a weird gem guy. LOVE YOU TWO!!! BLESS
» Posted by
TopNotchWraps
on 4/18/2009 10:31:30 PM.
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