Handmade Raw Pyrite Necklace in Argentium Sterling Silver | One of a Kind Jewelry with a Story

This handmade raw pyrite necklace is a one-of-a-kind piece created from a natural mineral found near the Kiruna mine in northern Sweden. The stone was collected during a walk by my father-in-law, a lifelong rock and mineral enthusiast, and later gifted to me to transform into jewelry.

I chose Argentium sterling silver for the setting to protect the raw pyrite while allowing its natural, unpolished form to remain the focus. Every element of this necklace was made by hand, respecting the stone’s original shape and character rather than altering it to fit a trend.

Once completed, the necklace was gifted back to his wife, turning a found mineral into a meaningful piece of wearable art. This design reflects my approach to jewelry making: honoring nature, craftsmanship, and the personal stories behind each material.

This raw pyrite necklace is truly one of a kind, shaped by the landscape it came from and the hands that crafted it 💖

Mosaic necklace – OOAK Apatite Emerald Iolite Lapis lazuli Peridot Pyrite and Blue Topaz necklace in 14K gold filled. Handmade gemstone jewelry by Arctida.

The Christmas rush is over and I finally have some time to show you my pretties. This one is another example of my Gemstone mosaic necklace series. The pendant was made with various gauges of 14K gold filled wire and decorated with Bali vermeil beads and stunning juicy gems: Apatites, Emeralds, Iolite, Green Agates, Lapis lazuli, Peridots, Pyrites and both Sky and London Blue Topazes.

If you are interested of ordering a mosaic necklace designed just for you, feel free to contact me :)

Lanlea - Gemstone earrings. Citrine, Garnets, Keshi pearls, Pyrites and Smoky Quartz earrings wire wraped in 14K gold filled. Handmade gemstone jewellery by Arctida

A couple of years ago I've got an old pair of earrings from my grandmother with gorgeous faceted Smoky Quartz briolettes (aka Smokey Topaz). The earrings were made of dark pewter (sorry no picture it was a couple of years ago) and did not make any justice to the truly stunning gems they had *hidden* :) I decided to upcycle the gems by making cluster earrings with more golden yellow and burgundy red gemstones and Keishi pearls for extra sparkle and make the setting in gold. So here is the final result!

~Lanlea~ Gemstone earrings. Smoky Quartz, Garnet, Citrine, Pyrite and Keshi pearls earrings wire wrapped in 14k gold filled and 18K Vermeil ballpins.