Ruby zoisite (33.32 ct), sterling silver
Formed, cold-joined
L 4.3 cm x W 1.86 cm x D 1.4 cm
By chance I’m following the YOJ theme again this week, which is “Complementary Colours”. Ruby can be found in combination with several other metamorphic stones, namely fuschite and thulite, but my favourite is ruby in zoisite. I picked up this cab, with its rich wine red and splash of sparkly green, at the Toronto Gem Show last year.
I’m a minimalist where bezel setting stones is concerned. Time and again, I have avoided the “frilly” and cage-like settings for which wirework tends to be known in favour of something simpler that lets the stone take centre stage.
There’s something about each stone I buy that has really attracted me. This is one that begs to be held and stroked. It has a very calming energy that makes it an excellent touchstone for meditation. I’ve left the back of the stone open so that it can be closer to the skin when worn.
