Rhodocrosite is a valuable mineral usually associated with Manganese ore. ITs name comes from the Greek word meaning "Rose Colored Stone". Most of the mineral used for jewelry id from Argentina. It is found in large pieces in the ground as well as in stalagtites in caves.
Local Artist -Sandy Aue
Sandy Aue was born and raised here in Texas. Her husband, Randy, a self-taught rock hound, lapidary, and wire-set jeweler shared with her his love of natural stones, taught her his skills and passed his business along to her before his death. The stones are natural. the wire used for the settings is solid Argentium (tarnish resistant) Sterling Silver or 14k goldfill (layered gold 100 times thicker than plate). Each setting is completely handmade by Sandy herself.