Elegantly wire-wrapped stone pendants feature stone unique to the Keweenaw Peninsula and the Lake Superior and Copper Country regions. Some of the favorites are Datolite, Thomsonite, Prehnite, Firebrick, Mohawkite, and Copper Replacement Agates. Also see our featured category for Lake Superior Agate pendants and the Greenstone pendants. The C...
Elegantly wire-wrapped stone pendants feature stone unique to the Keweenaw Peninsula and the Lake Superior and Copper Country regions. Some of the favorites are Datolite, Thomsonite, Prehnite, Firebrick, Mohawkite, and Copper Replacement Agates. Also see our featured category for Lake Superior Agate pendants and the Greenstone pendants. The Copper Country in the northernmost part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula yields some of the most unique gemstones, each related in its own way to the copper origins. Our Firebrick jewelry reflects the historic copper industry that created such a mining rush in the 1800's. Our Datolite, Mohawkite, and Copper Replacement Agate jewelry are made with gemstones not found anywhere else on earth in these forms, and are unique to very small localities where they originated. Families of miners treasure our jewelry reminding them of their family involvement in certain mines. Prehnite can be pink or green and may have streaks or bits of copper imbedded in the stones, and may be found on old mine dump piles or on beaches. Thomsonite is primarily found on the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota, but some good stones have also been found in the Keweenaw Peninsula. We make our favorites into quality jewelry with great heirloom value.
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Firebrick is an historic material once a part of smelting furnaces in Michigan's Copper Country. Copper infused into the surrounding brick as it was melted, and today we use this material to make shiny coppery jewelry distinctive to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Our Firebrick pendants are elegantly wire wrapped with top-quality 14/20 yellow gold, pink gold, and tarnish-resistant argentium silver wires. With the trends featuring copper jewelry, these are popular colors, of finest metals.
An unusual mineral found only in the Mohawk area of the Keweenaw Peninsula in the northern part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Mohawkite makes a wonderful jewelry feature stone. A silvery shine, or rainbow effect makes this stone really shine when polished and treated. The shimmery metallic look combines with a white quartz background to provide contrast and neutral colors that wear well with everything. Our Mohawkite jewelry is elegantly wire wrapped in 14/20 yellow or pink gold and tarnish-resistant argentium silver. Mohawkite is a treasured reminder of the Copper Country mining history, and makes an excellent jewelry gift for people associated with the area.
Prehnite stones from the Lake Superior area can vary from apple green with copper inclusions, to pink and dark green similar in appearance to Thomsonite, in fact the pink and green stone used to be referred to as UP Thomsonite. Prehnite can also be almost brown and white. Pebbles found in the Keweenaw Peninsula may be turned into beautiful jewelry pieces. Nuggets can be found in the water, on the beach or even in hills overlooking the lake, where they look totally different from their polished version. We sort through lots of stone to select interesting pieces for our jewelry which is then elegantly wire wrapped in 14/20 yellow or pink gold and tarnish-resistant argentium silver. Apple green prehnite with bits of copper laced through it, or pink pebbles, both make terrific reminders of the Copper Country.
Datolite is a signature mineral of the Keweenaw Peninsula and Copper Country of Upper Michigan. It is found in old mine piles by keen-eyed rock hunters. Found as a nodule, the outside appearance is usually gray or reddish, but gives few clues to the inside appearance which may be white, pink, red, yellow, orange, blue, or green, and may have copper inclusions. Some mines, such as the Mesnard, Quincy, Franklin, Centennial, Ojibway, have distinctive characteristic colors. Datolite takes a nice shine and makes interesting jewelry distinctive to Michigan's Copper Country. Our pendants are elegantly wire wrapped with top-quality 14/20 yellow gold, pink gold, and tarnish-resistant argentium silver wires.
Copper-replacement Agates are a recent hit in the Keweenaw Peninsula area. They were found in only two main locations, and vary widely in the appearance and amount of Copper. Our Copper Agate jewelry is elegantly wire wrapped in 14/20 yellow or pink gold and tarnish-resistant argentium silver.
Thomsonite is a highly coveted jewelry stone primarily from the north shore of Lake Superior. Dark green and pink share the glory in obicular eye-like patterns and radianting fan-shaped sprays. Formed in small holes in volcanic basalts, stones have a rounded nodule form and are tricky to remove from the host rock without cracking. A hardness of 5-5.5, it often has broken bits that make an interesting look with a dark point surrounded by radiating pale pink. A rare zeolite, it is now difficult to find and is treasured for unique hand-crafted jewelry. Our thomsonite pendants are elegantly wire wrapped with top-quality 14/20 yellow gold, pink gold, and tarnish-resistant argentium silver wires. They make superior gifts and keepsakes reminding owners of Lake Superior's shores.
From the Lake Superior shore areas people enjoy finding pink pebbles. You can wear this reminders of the far north country. Tumbled nuggets of pink prehnite hang on twisted sterling silver findings to make these earrings. Wear and remember! On tarnish-resistant Argentium ear wires.
Here’s a very nice Isle Royale Greenstone, with Thomsonite dotted across the surface. Round, cute, beautifully patterned, and nicely domed, this would be a perfect ring stone. .7 grams 9mm round, dome 6mm
Like bubbles rising in a glass of wine, little dots of bubbles rise up across this North Shore Thomsonite stone pendant. Both silver and pink gold wires beautifully encase the stone, enhancing the natural colors. From the shores of Lake Superior Thomsonite is a unique Great Lakes gemstone, loved for the pink colors, and the eyes, or in this case bubbles!...
Did this surprising Greenstone catch your eye? A cave of bubbles of Greenstone are rounded and topped off with dollops of pink frothy-looking Thomsonite. No other stone quite like this little cutie! Buy and enjoy!
The coloration of Mohawkite can turn out to be any metallic color from silver to gold to rainbow. This versatile pendant is a very unusual brass color. Sealed with a proprietary coating, so the stone will remain the same and protect the wearer from any compounds in the stone. This is a remnant from an historic Keweenaw Mining area, a unique pendant for...
This is an excellent little copper agate that we found in the old C & H pile near Calumet Michigan. When you find these little nuggets, they are green, covered with chlorite. You can’t see what they have to offer, but when cut, this little guy had a copper bullseye in it! It's a beauty you will enjoy wearing!
At 3.8 grams this Chlorastrolite is captivating, with great alligator pattern with crystal white calcite adding a few enhancements. It has pretty white calcite on a part of the back and a couple tips on the front edge, but otherwise it is great alligator pattern all around. A prize stone for the collector or jewelry maker. 3.8 grams Approximately 18mm...
Want a rare Keweenaw Datolite with copper bling? An absolutely stunning example of Quincy Datolite, this pendant sports Classic Quincy Caramel coloration and is infused with generous Native Copper inclusions.
White Datolite peeks through a forest of other minerals, creating a Chaotic landscape! Lovely wire work in argentium makes this a lovely wearable piece of stone art with a great history. Wear this wonderful treasure from the Michigan's Copper Country.
A very pretty pink gemstone from the North Shore of Lake Superior is set in twisted pink gold and argentium wires. Small pink and white circles make a cheerful pattern across the face of the stone.
It's all about the eye! A Cool Pink stone surrounds a pastel eye front and center in this small pendant. This is a charming stone simply wrapped, a perfect delight from the North Shore of Lake Superior.
What shouts “Copper Country” better than Greenstone and Copper Agates? They make a Superior combination! This pendant stars a perfect perfectly patterned Isle Royale Greenstone combined with an amazing copper agate from the Kearsarge Lode near Calumet, Michigan. These are premium gems from Isle Royale and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Don't miss out on this...
Beautiful blush pink Datolite seasoned with Copper Effects will brighten your day! Lovely wire work in yellow and pink gold fill makes this a lovely wearable piece of stone art with a great mining history. Wear this wonderful treasure from the Michigan's Copper Country.
Have you always wanted a Caledonia Datolite? Dark red with more copper grains than you can imagine, this classic Caledonia is wire wrapped in tarnish-resistant Argentium and twisted Pink Gold Fill wire. Beautifully handcrafted for you by master wire artist Don Reed of Snob Appeal Jewelry.
When visiting Michigan's Copper Country, copper mementos call to you. If you missed the perfect copper item when you visited, or you can't visit there this year, this is a charming little pendant, to map the way your heart can remember the Copper Country. A charming copper agate wrapped in gold fill wires.
White Datolite is riddled with paths of copper, like a maze, which way to go next? Lovely wire work in argentium and gold fill make this a lovely wearable piece of stone art with a great history. Wear this wonderful treasure from the Michigan's Copper Country.
Sail on the Copper Seas! This agate is so loaded with copper, it is hard to see that it is agate! You'll see waves of blue matrix peeking through, and banding at the side. A remarkable Copper Agate with an unusual sea blue background. Wire seeing is gold fill with pink gold, reflecting the copper centerpiece.
Lovely coppery Firebrick will shine forever for you. An attractive hexagon shape, this softly faceted Firebrick stone is wire wrapped entirely in pink gold wires. An historic bit from the copper mining days of norther Michigan, you can wear and enjoy this every day.
Along the Lake Superior shores and nearby areas, rock hounds are always looking for their next favorite stone. This could be your next favorite! Can you picture a Copper Shoreline, a white quartz lake, and black chlorite islands surrounded by copper shores? This is a unique and beautiful pendant for you to treasure. Don't miss out on this unique piece!
Small dots of copper in a red copper matrix, wire wrapped in Argentium silver and rose gold, enhanced by rose gold beads, this is a Copper Country jewelry delight! What could shout Keweenaw Copper Country louder? Beautiful and distinctive, we have never offered anything like it before--buy now!
When visiting Michigan's Copper Country, copper mementos call to you. If you missed the perfect copper item when you visited, or you can't visit there this year, this is a magnificent large Silver and Copper pendant, so your heart can remember the Copper Country. This bold copper/silver nugget is wrapped in pink gold fill and silver wires.
Enjoy Keweenaw's Centennial Copper Mine wearing this unique large Centennial Datolite! This rare blue Centennial Datolite is littered with tiny bits of copper, leaving the characteristic blue on the top, shading to pink on the bottom! This is a special piece of rare Michigan Datolite!
Appearing as if someone took a paint brush loaded with copper and made bold strokes across white quartz, this stone is very special in the world of copper agates. Wrapped in Argentium silver and rose gold to accent the copper, this stone is elegant in every way. This has bold streaks of copper, anyone can see what you have, it's wonderful.
Truly unique Copper Agate with a singular copper eye and bits of banding on the bottom. Coming from Michigan's Copper District, this copper agate really speaks of the Keweenaw area and reminds you of the history. Many times the small ones don't have much to offer, but this one has lots of copper, and a back of pure white quartz crystal, it is an enviable...