Carved Gemstone Bears

Carved from gemstones of the world and these are from Madagascar.  They are just a few of the new items in collectable fossils, minerals and rocks that we will be carrying. They have a high glossy polish and feature some of the world's finished gemstones. They are all very lovely and a great addition to any collection.

Ocean Jasper Bear (to the right) – beautiful colors and several spots where some have formed crystallized; even the 'eye' appears to be crystallized.

Labradorite Bear (to the left) – very striking and stunning gemstone, this is some of the best labradorite I've seen in a long time.

Blue Calcite Bear (to the right) – shades of blue and the polish brings out all the shades and depths of color.

Visit our online store, Timeless Designs at Ruby Lane for a selection of minerals, fossils and rocks!

Amethyst, The Purple Beauty

A variety of vitreous quartz with purple, violet, or red-purple coloration, amethyst derives its name from the ancient Greek amethustos, meaning literally “not drunk” as if was believed to guard against drunkenness. Traditionally associated with purity and piety; amethyst has also always been favored by royalty as purple is considered a regal hue.

Found in most countries where granite rocks are exposed, amethyst occurs in alluvial deposits and geodes. Its coloration is principally due to traces of iron, and it is sometimes color-zoned due to twining or preferential absorption on the rhombehedral faces. Major commercial sources of amethyst are Brazil, where it occurs in geodes that are frequently human-sized; deep purple colors are found in Uruguay, and also Siberia and North America. Crystals from Brazilian and Uruguayan deposits are most often found as radiating masses, with individual crystals appearing as pyramids. Lower grade Brazilian and Uruguayan amethyst is frequently turned into citrine by heat treatment, which changes its color. Where both amethyst and citrine occur naturally in the same stone, the name ametrine is sometimes used.

Traditionally amethyst has along history as a gemstone. In the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, amethyst was highly valued and was used to create cylinder seals, engraved with a religious design and the owner's name. The engraving was transferred to legal documents in the form of clay tablets by rolling the cylinder over the tablets. The ancient Egyptians also valued amethyst, using it in much of their jewelry. Egyptian amethyst came principally from Nubia, once a province of Egypt.

In modern times, amethyst is both faceted and cut and it has a widespread use as a carving material. Its most valued shades are a deep, rich purple, and a deep purple with a reddish tinge.

Visit Timeless Designs online store to browse among jewelry designs featuring amethyst stones, raw wire wrapped pendants and amethyst collectibles.

32nd Annual Christmas Showcase - San Antonio

Get a jump start on your holiday gift giving and shopping.....

32^nd Annual Christmas Showcase

Freeman Coliseum – San Antonio, TX

Saturday, November 19 - Sunday, November 20

Hours: Sat - 9am-5pm & Sun – 10am-5pm

The booth is located in the Coliseum, main floor under the alcove!

Avoid the lines and traffic at the malls; come join us for the last "BIG" show of the season!!

We will have all new selections featuring.....

Raw Collectables Fossils, Minerals & Rocks

Southwest Flair; classic and modern styles in turquoise, coral, magnesite, and onyx  

Mystic Artisan; high-end elegance in agate, jasper, pearl, dichroic glass, Swarovski crystal, and more

Wiry Legend; funky wire techniques in links, swirls, wraps, cages, and use of other metals  

Rock Yard; old earth comes to life using fossils, minerals and raw rocks  

Pendant Sets & Single featuring wire work

Year End Close-out Holiday Sale Items

 

........and so much more!

 So grab your list, put on some comfy walking shoes and join the holiday shopping festivities with hundreds of booths to shop from featuring some of Texas's most talented artists!