Unusual Gift Ideas

Aaron’s or Lismore Cross

Byron Mckeown- Sedona, AZ
Sterling silver 1.5”x1.5”

1100 AD Ireland

A great holiday gift idea from Isadora
This cross illustrates a passage from the Book of Exodus, 7:10. This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Bunz, 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Ball Pendant set with one diamond. 0.13ct.

In search of new perspectives and new worlds in the jewelry industry, the German designer Georg Bunz has chosen a distinctly different way. This led to a new design and technical evolution with a number of patented creations and international copywrite for platinum, gold jewelry and watches.

Calahan Fossilized Coral w/ pearl

Cindy Calahan
Pin/pendant 3″x  1.5″
Handcrafted, sterling silver with fossilized coral pendant/pin.
The pattern left behind by fossilized coral will amaze you!  Subtle variations of color from  deep beige to white work with any wardrobe.  The pendant, which is also a pin, “drops” a freshwater pearl at the bottom for extra dimension.  Sterling silver borders and backs lend a nice, sturdy frame to the natural stones. One of a kind, due to the uniqueness of the individual stones.

14K Green Spinel Pendant with Diamonds

Helen Huang  1″ x  3/4

“This beautiful horizontally aligned oval pendant is accented with diamonds.  Appearing a strong blue-green indoors, it changes to a wonderful minty green in natural light.  One viewer dubbed it “the Scope stone”.  The bale is large and easily accommodates a 6mm omega.  Some 8mm omegas will work as well, depending on the clasp.  A stellar piece for anyone seeking something out of the ordinary.  (display chain available separately)

Calahan Hickory Jasper

Cindy Calahan
At longest point, earring 1.25”, pin/pendant 1.75” Handcrafted, sterling silver and hickory jasper earrings and pendant/pin.
The subtle palette of blush, dusty rose and melon in the Hickory jasper will accent a variety of colors.  Jasper is known for the ability to “pull out” colors. The pendant, which is also a pin, uses a cabochon of Rhodochrosite to accent the hues of the jasper.  All have sterling silver borders and backs, the earrings have 14k gold posts.  Each is one of a kind, due to the uniqueness of the individual stones.

Cross of St. Georges Convent

 Byron Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 2”x1”

Legend has it that a master stone carver from Rennes carved a large stone cross for the courtyard of the convent. He used entwined hearts as the design to demonstrate his unrequited love for the abbess. The design of this cross is based upon that legend.   This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries. 

Australian Opal Inlay Starburst Pendant

Mark Hileman
14k gold starburst pendant with blue/green fire opal.
1 1/4″ x 3/4″

Mark and his sons, John and Matt, craft high quality 14k gold jewelry using the finest Australian crystalline fire opals.  Mark’s architectural background shows in his attention to detail and design elements of all his pieces. This is one of Mark’s newest designs, incorporating blue/green fire opal, red fire opal and brushed gold “petals”.  This pendant could be worn equally well at the base of the throat, or on a long chain.