Rocks

Karen adds to her collection of unusual rocks and minerals when she comes across a piece that especially intrigues her. These rocks often sit for several years in a drawer, to be occasionally revisited and examined, until she is inspired to incorporate them in a new work in a way that satisfies her.

Close-up of a brooch made from an azurite nodule held in a sterling silver mount, on a white background.

Azurite

Brooch, azurite nodule, sterling silver, steel pin

Close-up of the reverse side of a brooch showing the brooch pin catch. The brooch is made from an azurite nodule held in a sterling silver mount, and is shown on a white background.

Azurite (reverse)

Close-up of a rectangular box holding a rectangular stone, within a cylinder. The stone is Pietersite, which is mottled blue, black and beige. The brooch is placed on a white surface.

Pietersite

Brooch, Pietersite, sterling silver, steel pin