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Hileman Silver Jewelry produces high quality sterling silver rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets inlaid with turquoise, sugilite, Australian opal, gem silica, lapis dinosaur bone and other colorful stones. Every piece of jewelry is handmade in Mark's studio in Arizona. The focus is on quality not quantity-using only the best materials and craftsmanship. You will immediately see and feel a difference in the quality. To view Mark's full collection please visit www.HilemanSilverJewelry.com
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35 years in the jewelry and design field.
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Ladies silver ring band inlaid with two types of gem red fossilized dinosaur bone and chalcosiderite by Mark Hileman.
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If you want a very unique, stand out in a crowd piece of jewelry then this is for you!
Mark Hileman sterling silver ladies ring band inlaid with chalcosiderite (blue with black webbing) and two types red "gem" fossilized dinosaur bone. The center piece of dinosaur bone and the end pieces are red cell surrounded by black matrix and the pieces next to the bottom are red with a silver/grey webbing. These pieces Utah dinosaur gem bone came from the Colorado Plateau and were living animals during the Jurassic Period around 144 to 208 million years ago.
The ring measures 10mm wide and is a size 6 1/4. Other sizes and inlay materials are available by special order.
US $300.00 USD
Updated May 14, 2009
STERLING SILVER PENDANT WITH WHITE SAPPHIRES AND INLAID AUSTRALIAN OPAL
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Sculptural sterling silver pendant inlaid with unique Australian opal. Top section of pendant has .22cts. of round brilliant cut white sapphires pave` set. The bale is large enough to accomodate a good size chain or omega. The pendant measures 29mm long and is 9mm wide at the bottom.
US $425.00
For more information about opal visit my site at www.Australianopaljewelry.com (via Artfire)
Updated May 18, 2009
Women's silver band inlaid with turquoise and gem silica by Mark Hileman.
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Women's sterling silver band inlaid with spiderweb turquoise, gem silica (darker blue) and turquoise by Mark Hileman. This ladies silver band measures 10mm wide and is a size 6 1/2. The ring may be purchased in other sizes or color combinations by special order.
US $295.00
Mark Hileman produces high quality sterling silver rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets inlaid with turquoise, sugilite, dinosaur bone, Australian opal, gem silica, lapis and other colorful stones. Every piece of jewelry is handmade in Mark's studio in Arizona. The focus is on quality not quantity-using only the best materials and craftsmanship. You will immediately see and feel a difference in the quality. Nice heavy weight silver castings, inlay that is precisely fit with no ugly gaps and a superior polish to show off the stones natural beauty.
For more information visit www.HilemanSilverJewelry.com
Thanks for looking and check back often for new pieces! (via Etsy- The Hileman Collection)
Updated May 19, 2009
Discounted- Sterling silver ladies 6mm band inlaid with sugilite and opal. by thehilemancollection
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Discounted for quick sale! Sterling silver ladies band inlaid with sugilite and Australian opal by Mark Hileman. Ring measures 6mm wide and is a size 6 1/4.
$125 USD (was priced at $250)
About Sugilite
Due to it's rarity and mesmerizing beauty, this gem grade commands the highest prices. At it's peak, stones of this quality climbed to as high as US $1,000.00 per carat. Sugilite ranges between 6 - 7.5 on the Moh's scale of hardness.
Sugilite is also known under the trade names of "Royal Lavulite" and "Royal Azel".
Metaphysical & Healing Properties
It is thought that sugilite strengthens the heart and promotes physical healing as well as reducing stress by balancing the mind, body and spirit. Sugilite seems to protect against and dissipate anger and other negative energies by encouraging peace of mind, a general feeling of well being and spiritual love.
About Australian Opal
Opal is a tightly packed array of millions of spherical particles of amorphous silica (SiO2 NH2O). Opal has a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on Moh’s Scale. It is estimated to take five million years to form a layer of opal one-centimeter thick. Opal is the only gemstone known to man to have the natural ability to diffract light. An opal’s color is created when the voids between the particles split light entering the stone. The size and alignment of the spheres and voids, as well as the light source, determines the colors produced. To view an opal’s color play at its best, the light source must be coming over your shoulder. An opal’s color can cover the full spectrum of the rainbow. (via Etsy Hileman Jewelry)
Updated May 20, 2009
Unique handmade sterling silver pendant inlaid with dinosaur bone, red coral and Australian opal by Mark Hileman.
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Unique sterling silver pendant inlaid with two different kinds of dinosaur bone, red coral and blue green Australian opal handmade by Mark Hileman. Reddish brown "gem" dinosaur bone is accented by a piece of red coral, contrasting with the two pieces of blue-green Australian crystal opal.
Pendant measures 31mm long and is 14mm wide at the bottom. Comes with the black leather cord pictured.
$380.00 USD
Updated May 26, 2009
Hileman handmade jewelry- Sterling silver ladies curved channel band inlaid with spiderweb turquoise and gem silica.
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Ladies curved channel ring inlaid with spiderweb turquoise and gem silica by jewelry artist Mark Hileman. Unique spider web turquoise with black matrix mixed with translucent blue gem silica set in a gracefully curved mounting.
Ring is 7mm wide and is a size 6. May be special ordered in other sizes and inlay materials.
US $290.00
Updated May 28, 2009
Ladies sterling silver peaked band inlaid with gem silica and spiderweb turquoise.
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Handmade ladies sterling silver peaked band inlaid with gem silica and spiderweb turquoise by Mark Hileman. Unique spiderweb turquoise with black webbing mixed with translucent blue gem silica. Ring is ground to a "peak" all the way around except for a small area on the bottom of the shank.
The band measures 8mm wide and is a size 6*.
*I can make the ring in other sizes and stone combinations if you have special requests.
US $290.00
Updated May 28, 2009
Handmade gent's sterling silver band inlaid with lapis and black onyx by Mark Hileman.
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Awesome deep blue lapis!
Man's sterling silver ring band inlaid with deep blue lapis and black onyx by Mark Hileman. The band measure 9.5mm wide and is a size 10. The ring is available in other sizes by special order.
About Lapis...
Lapis Lazuli has been highly valued for many thousands of years. The most famous locality for fine quality lapis lazuli is the same ancient deposit high in the mountains of Afganistan where it was originally mined at least 6000 years ago.
The value of lapis is determined almost exclusively by color, with deep, intense, blue with violet tones being at the apex. Fine grained, uniform specimens, such as the ones used in this ring, attain a smooth highly polished surface not seen in lower grades. Calcite inclusions always lower the value, but pyrite inclusions enhance it in the minds of many collectors and jewelry lovers. The quality of polish, and the artistry of fashioning are also factors in value.
As you can see from the photos, this is very high grade lapis with no calcite and just a few specks of pyrite in one of the pieces.
Updated Jun 1, 2009
Unique handmade sterling silver pendant inlaid with turquoise, lapis and opal and accented by a 2 ct. topaz. by thehi
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Amazing sterling silver pendant inlaid with spiderweb turquoise, deep blue lapis and genuine Australian opal by Mark Hileman. A channel set 2 carat blue topaz (9 x 7mm) accents the inlaid stones. The pendant in hinged at the bale so it always "lays" properly on the chest. The bale will accomodate an 8mm wide omega (as pictured) or 4mm round beads. The satin finish on the lower sections of the bale and body contrast with the high polish of the areas around the inlay and help the inlay stones really pop out visually. The pendant measures 1 3/4 inches long or 45mm and is 1 1/8 inches wide or 30mm.
Chains pictured are not included in price.
Updated Jun 2, 2009
Silver hinged bracelet inlaid with spiderweb turquoise, sugilite and turquoise by Mark Hileman. by th
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Elegant curved channel bracelet in sterling silver inlaid with spiderweb turquoise, sugilite and turquoise. Bracelet is hinged and measures 11 mm wide at the top. The bracelet measures 2 1/8" by 1 7/8" on the inside. This bracelet cannot be sized, but I can make a new one for you in any size in a few weeks.
About Spiderweb Turquoise...
Spiderweb turquoise occurs when iron oxide fills in cracks or voids in the turquoise. The pattern created is random, with the webbing varying in thickness from extremely thin to wide bands. There is no set pattern or width to the veining. The pattern created is considered attractive and raises the value of the turquoise. In the Southwest and the Far East, spiderweb turquoise is very popular and commands the very highest prices.
About Sugilite...
Sugilite is named for the Japanese geologist who discovered the first specimens in 1944, Ken-ichi Sugi. The location of the first discovery was the Iwagi Islet in Southwestern Japan. The original Japanese sugilite samples were just tiny, yellow crystals with no gem value. In 1955 some dark pink crystals of no gem value were found in India that were also identified as Sugilite.
In 1975, the only known deposit of gem grade sugilite was found in the Wessel Mine in the Kalahari Desert near Hotazel in Kuruman, Republic of South Africa. At first it was thought to be a very small sugilite deposit, but later found to be a commercial sized deposit estimated to contain as much as ten to twenty tons located 3,200 feet below the surface. Sugilite commands a high price for an opaque gem material, due in part to the difficulty of removing it from such a great depth.
Sugilite often contains black matrix, reddish brown or yellowish blotches. Some of the lesser grades have very light purple to white areas. Opaque bright purple stones with little matrixing or blotches are the highly valued. While almost all sugilite is opaque, a very small percentage, perhaps 1/10 of 1% is translucent. Due to it's rarity and mesmerizing beauty, this gem grade commands the highest prices. At it's peak, stones of this quality climbed to as high as $1000 per carat. Sugilite ranges between 6 - 7.5 on the Moh's scale of hardness.
Sugilite is also known under the trade names of "Royal Lavulite" and "Royal Azel".
Metaphysical & Healing Properties
It is thought that sugilite strengthens the heart and promotes physical healing as well as reducing stress by balancing the mind, body and spirit. Sugilite seems to protect against and dissipate anger and other negative energies by encouraging peace of mind, a general feeling of well being and spiritual love.
Updated Jun 4, 2009
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