About this Product
Ancient stones, expanding into empty space and sparking life is what this pendant is all about. Part of my “Ancient Stones Collection,” it features pebbles and ancient stones found here on the farm that once was the bottom of the Ordovician Sea. These ancient Oceans were the places where life on this planet originated and these stones bear witness to that. All stones, even pebbles, have a story to tell. The story for these is floated in non-yellowing Ultra Violet resin with a handmade copper bezel. The piece measures 65mm x 40mm, roughly 2.5” x 1.5” and comes with a 22” silk cord with 2” extension. A cherished piece for any collection!
Rockworlds by Cathy
Meet the Maker
Hi! I’m Cathy and, pretty much, I’m Rockworlds by Cathy. I live on a farm in Southeastern Indiana with my husband, our dogs and cats and chickens and goats and cows and gardens….and my rocks. I have a lot of rocks. I began working with rocks over a decade ago and fell in love with the process. I cut and polish my own stones and create all of the settings for them. I’ve mostly worked with wire wrapping and silver smithing but have added resin to the process along with other central focuses besides the rocks like pebbles and wildflowers, dirt, sands and stones I collect here on the farm. Nature is where I get my inspiration and I try to reflect that in my work as much as possible because I really think it is a connection that all of us are yearning for in these times when we are so involved with the virtual realm. Having jewelry that reconnects us to the natural world, reminds us that we are human in a beautiful way and that is what I strive for in my jewelry and Rockworlds by Cathy.
So, along with the farming, I make jewelry. Over the years, I’ve worked in shows and craft fairs. I do continue to participate in occasional shows and am now moving into online selling with Goimagine as well as selling from our shop, The Little Shop out Front, here on our farm. I really love the mission of Goimagine as they have found a way to humanize the online shopping experience and are about making the world a better place through their work with charities. I love that and I hope you do as well!
How it’s Made
As with all of my pieces, this piece started with the stones. All stones tell a story. As I collected these stones, bits of gravel and rubble from our farm in Indiana, I realized that the story they tell is all about the creation of life on this planet. That’s a big story, so I wanted to create a piece that captured the time and process in the story they tell.
I began working on a series of these pieces using several different designs. Some are free-form but some, like this, have more structure in their composition… capturing a specific thought or feeling about what the stones are saying.
With the concept for the pieces in place, the process of prepping the stones and pebbles, washing, sorting, grading and selecting the exact ones for color, shape, size and texture took several days. These particular stones I kept as close to their raw state as I could, minus the dirt, so that they could just be what they are. From there, it was a matter of creating the layout, making the bezel in a size and shape that, while framing the stones, wouldn’t be confining and reflected the nature of the environment they developed in, which was water. Continuing with the feeling of water, I captured the piece using a crystal clear resin.
All stones have a story to tell, even pebbles and gravel, about life on this planet. It’s a big story and a beautiful story. It’s a story worth celebrating!
Enjoy!
Cathy
Shop Policies
Typically I will ship your jewelry between 1 and 5 business days of purchase.
I do accept returns within 7 days of the delivery date but please notify me if there is a problem! I would rather have you exchange or repair the jewelry and end up with the piece you love than have you discouraged about the work.
Repairs are available on an “if possible” and “within reason” basis and each will be evaluated by the maker prior to repair. I only work on repairs for jewelry pieces I have created. Due to the individuality of each piece, replacements are not available, however, every effort will be taken to restore your piece to its original state if there is an issue.
Due to time constraints, I do not do cleanings at this time.
Unfortunately, I do not do custom work at this time.
Chains, cords and other accessories are available on an “in stock” basis only. Due to fluctuations in the metal market and supply chain issues, I cannot accept special orders for these.
Due to the mediums I work with, each item is individual and cannot be copied or reproduced. Similar items and stones/flowers/etc. may become available, however, each piece is unique. Please do not ask for multiples of one item or “another just like it,” as it cannot be produced.
I use the USPS for shipping and shipping costs are determined on those rates.
