The gorgeous stone in this ring is amazonite. It is in the feldspar species of semiprecious gems. Other gems in this diverse group of minerals include labradorite, moonstone, sunstone, to name a few. It is mined in Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar and the US.

Amazonite is said to have the attributes of truth and courage and it relates to the throat chakra. To describe it one might say it ranges in color from green to bluish-green, often with whiteish cloud-like streaks. Some sources mention that ammonite was a favorite of ancient Egyptians and that inlays were found in Tutankhamen’s death mask.

Making this ring did take lots of courage. Things did not go as planned, at all. This stone then, and its meaning was a fitting choice for the challenge it presented in making it. I took a “devil may care” approach while working this ring. It was a very satisfying. By pushing limits and put fear and perfection aside I learned lots. I value the journey and rich experience above all else.