About this Product
This beautiful little Burro Creek Picture Stone, a natural stone from Arizona, is set floating against a natural sand background in this pendant. An incredible stone with a beautiful image, it features the creams, lavender, and sages in the beautiful wave-like design. Set floating within the resin against a natural sand background, It really is a stone you can fall into. As the artist involved with it, after cutting and working the stone, I felt the image should be enhanced, not bound with a setting. It is set in non-yellowing UV resin with no bezel to bind it. Part of my “Resin and Stones Collection,” it is a very special, one of a kind piece with a natural and vintage feel to it. The piece measures 25mm x 20 mm, roughly .98” by .78”, and comes with an easy care 16” stainless steel chain. A wonderful addition to 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
Every stone has a story and this beautiful Burro Creel Jasper cabochon, a natural stone that I acquired a slab of while in Arizona, has one as well. I originally bought it from the person who collected it while attending the Quartzite festival years ago. While a gorgeous piece, As I was working it, I did note some undercutting beginning in the stone. Unsure whether it would survive the vibration of further polishing, I put it into my “scrap cabs” because I didn’t feel confident that the stone would not break if worn as jewelry. Once I began working in resin, I remembered the stone and pulled it out of the pile. I set the stone against a natural sand background which enhanced its colors and the shoreline feeling of the image. The non-yellowing UV resin completely encased and stabilized the stone, preserving it and creating a modern heirloom for you to enjoy!
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.
