Turning Washington State Rocks into Jewelry
As a jewelry designer and lapidary artist, I take the term " handcrafted " to heart. My name is Kahlia, a Washington State native and rock enthusiast. My passion is to turn Pacific Northwest gemstones into jewelry. Let me show you how! Black Variolite from Jefferson County, Washington Gems of Washington State Each piece of jewelry is truly made with love . These stones are hand-picked from local beaches and river beds on the Olympic Peninsula . I also collect gems like Carnelian Agate from Lewis County. Some of my personal favorite semi-precious stones include Jasper, Agates and fossils . The rock hounding and beach combing aspect of my work is a very important and intentional part of the process. It's not just a hobby, it's a job that happens to be quite fun and exciting! Most days, I never know what I'll find at the beach. My human instincts kick in, foraging the beach for unexpected treasures. The beach could be covered with sand, or completely cover...