I'm a self taught jewellery maker. I love the stones/gems that come from our beautiful earth.
I buy a string and let them decide what I make. In moments of creativity I can't stop making until such time as I run out of that particular gem. Addiction is the word.
Colours and patterns in Jaspers and other stones can have me studying for hours. I had a string of pearls arrive, large Freshwater, and within the pearl surface I found an elephant head on one. Another had a small seal almost at the edge, ready to jump off. It's a never ending adventure. Hope to see and talk about it with you soon.