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Scotland has a rich geological history and has a wealth of beautiful unique stones to choose for jewellery. From simple sea glass to the mighty Cairngorm (smoky quartz). Details of some of the materials I use are below.
While not technically a stone, sea glass has become increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional gemstones in jewellery. Foraged from the seashore, this glass has been tumbled by the sea, making smooth organic shapes from discarded glass bottles and jars. Any seaglass I use has been found by myself on Scottish Beaches, usually Chanonry Point in the Scottish Highlands.
Highland Marble comes from the Scottish Highlands and West coast islands. Over 800 million years ago, limestone was formed under the oceans of Scotland. As plant life of the time died and settled on the sea bed the life-sustaining chlorophyll from these plants, coupled with the metamorphosis of the limestone, resulted in what we now know as Scottish Highland Marble.
Lewisian gneiss is a colourful combination of various minerals including red granite and white quartz from the Isle of Lewis.
Iona Marble is found by diving from the beaches into under-water seams on the Isle of Iona, Scotland. This 2700 million year old rock is composed of a unique combination of serpentine and limestone. Known by some as the sacred stone of Columba, green marble has been treasured and crafted by jewellers for centuries.