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Variety juice pack up for grabs! Some of my largest and most gorgeous pieces from my own personal collection. Available: Click the link in my bio to see what this parcel is going for. 1st. 4g, 47mm Pink Tourmaline, papruk mine. 2nd. 2.7g, 26mm Double terminated, Sky Blue Indicolite Tourmaline, with a dark blue tip. Afghanistan. 3rd. 1.2g, 29mm Terminated Light green, Afghanistan. 4th. 1g, 29mm Terminated Forest Green Tourmaline, Afghanistan. One of Tourmaline’s most distinguishing properties is its ability to become electrically charged simply by heating or rubbing it. When charged, one end becomes positive and the other negative, allowing it to attract particles of dust or bits of paper. This property of pyroelectricity (from heat) or piezoelectricity (from pressure or rubbing) was well-known to the Dutch traders of the 1700s who used Tourmaline to pull ash from their Meerschaum pipes, calling the stone Aschentrekker, or “ash puller.” [Simmons, 406] #mineralogy #mineral #minerals #finegems #mineralcollection #mineralporn #tourmaline #wirewrap #tourmalines #diamond #gemsforjewelry #jewel #gem #gemporn #gems #gemstone #gemstones #gemsforsale #gemsofig #gemology #geology #emerald #healingcrystals #jewelry #juicygemstones #jewelsforsale #crystal #crystals #crystalhealing #tuscongemshow #dab #420

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Rainy day. I was finding it difficult to show the true color of this moonstone. Right at the end you get a glimmer. Yet, it still doesn't do this stone justice. Went for something new with this design. Let me know what you think?! Simple and elegant; brilliant blue and gold fire, rainbow moonstone, wire wrapped in fine silver, pendant. I'm surprised this one's still in stock, priced at $25. Available: link in bio. Materials: Rainbow Moonstone .999 Fine Silver Dimensions: 1.55" x .80" x .5" Free necklace with purchase. "In India, moonstone has always been a sacred stone, with a special significance for lovers. It was believed that placing moonstone in their mouths when the moon was full would allow them to see their future. Moonstone is also traditionally a wedding gift there, for bringing harmony to the marriage. In Europe, moonstone was said to reconcile estranged lovers, and to cure sleeplessness. It can also be used to help balance water retention." - Book of Stones Click the link in my bio to see this pendant and others currently in stock. #wirewrap #wireart #wirewraps #wirewrapsforsale #wirewrapsofig #wirewrapped #wirewrappedjewelry #wirewrapping #handmadejewelry #wrapsofig #wrapsforsale #finesilver #sterlingsilver #pendants #pendant #pendantsforsale #pendantsofig #moonstone #elvish #elvan #silverjewelry #fae #faerie #oneofakindjewelry #gemstonejewelry #handcraftedjewelry #jewelryforsale

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I call this piece; "Fae-ya-luna" Dimensions: 1.43" X .87" x .63" Wire wrapped in: .999 Fine silver .925 Sterling silver .935 Argentium silver Weight: 1.55ct Pink Toumaline 14.09g of Silver 72ct. Total weight Function: Pendant & Brooch Available, click the link in my bio. Pink Tourmaline may vary in color from pale pink to deep red, and in clarity from flawless transparent gems to opaque rough crystals, yet all are devoted to serving the highest aspects of the heart. A primary stone of the Heart Chakra. [Simmons, 407] In India, a likeness of Alexander the Great was carved in Tourmaline and dates to around the second or third century B.C., and in rituals of this culture, Tourmaline was used to provide direction toward that which would bring good, and was believed to be a “teller” stone to provide insight as to who or what was causing trouble. [Simmons, 406][Melody, 654] One of Tourmaline’s most distinguishing properties is its ability to become electrically charged simply by heating or rubbing it. When charged, one end becomes positive and the other negative, allowing it to attract particles of dust or bits of paper. This property of pyroelectricity (from heat) or piezoelectricity (from pressure or rubbing) was well-known to the Dutch traders of the 1700s who used Tourmaline to pull ash from their Meerschaum pipes, calling the stone Aschentrekker, or “ash puller.” [Simmons, 406] #wirewrap #wireart #wirewraps #wirewrapsforsale #wirewrapsofig #wirewrapped #wirewrappedjewelry #wirewrapping #handmadejewelry #headyjewelry #headywraps #wrapsofig #wrapsforsale #finesilver #sterlingsilver #pendantsforsale #pendantsofig #tourmaline #brooch #elvish #elvan #420 #silverjewelry #fae #faerie #oneofakindjewelry #riojeweler #gemstonejewelry #jewelryforsale #artisanjewelry

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I call this piece; "Fae-ya-luna" Dimensions: 1.43" X .87" x .63" Wire wrapped in: .999 Fine silver .925 Sterling silver .935 Argentium silver Weight: 1.55ct Pink Toumaline 14.09g of Silver 72ct. Total weight Function: Pendant & Brooch Available, click the link in my bio. Let me know what you think?! Pink Tourmaline may vary in color from pale pink to deep red, and in clarity from flawless transparent gems to opaque rough crystals, yet all are devoted to serving the highest aspects of the heart. A primary stone of the Heart Chakra. [Simmons, 407] In India, a likeness of Alexander the Great was carved in Tourmaline and dates to around the second or third century B.C., and in rituals of this culture, Tourmaline was used to provide direction toward that which would bring good, and was believed to be a “teller” stone to provide insight as to who or what was causing trouble. [Simmons, 406][Melody, 654] One of Tourmaline’s most distinguishing properties is its ability to become electrically charged simply by heating or rubbing it. When charged, one end becomes positive and the other negative, allowing it to attract particles of dust or bits of paper. This property of pyroelectricity (from heat) or piezoelectricity (from pressure or rubbing) was well-known to the Dutch traders of the 1700s who used Tourmaline to pull ash from their Meerschaum pipes, calling the stone Aschentrekker, or “ash puller.” [Simmons, 406] #wirewrap #wireart #wirewraps #wirewrapsforsale #wirewrapsofig #wirewrapped #wirewrappedjewelry #wirewrapping #handmadejewelry #headyjewelry #headywraps #wrapsofig #wrapsforsale #finesilver #sterlingsilver #pendantsforsale #pendantsofig #tourmaline #brooch #elvish #elvan #420 #silverjewelry #fae #faerie #oneofakindjewelry #riojeweler #gemstonejewelry #jewelryforsale #artisanjewelry

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I call this piece; "Fae-ya-luna" Dimensions: 1.43" X .87" x .63" Wire wrapped in: .999 Fine silver .925 Sterling silver .935 Argentium silver Gemstone: One beautiful multi cluster terminated, pink tourmaline. Weight: 1.55ct Pink Toumaline 14.09g of Silver 72ct. Total weight Function: Pendant & Brooch Available, click the link in my bio. Pink Tourmaline may vary in color from pale pink to deep red, and in clarity from flawless transparent gems to opaque rough crystals, yet all are devoted to serving the highest aspects of the heart. A primary stone of the Heart Chakra. [Simmons, 407] In India, a likeness of Alexander the Great was carved in Tourmaline and dates to around the second or third century B.C., and in rituals of this culture, Tourmaline was used to provide direction toward that which would bring good, and was believed to be a “teller” stone to provide insight as to who or what was causing trouble. [Simmons, 406][Melody, 654] One of Tourmaline’s most distinguishing properties is its ability to become electrically charged simply by heating or rubbing it. When charged, one end becomes positive and the other negative, allowing it to attract particles of dust or bits of paper. This property of pyroelectricity (from heat) or piezoelectricity (from pressure or rubbing) was well-known to the Dutch traders of the 1700s who used Tourmaline to pull ash from their Meerschaum pipes, calling the stone Aschentrekker, or “ash puller.” [Simmons, 406] #wirewrap #wireart #wirewraps #wirewrapsforsale #wirewrapsofig #wirewrapped #wirewrappedjewelry #wirewrapping #handmadejewelry #headyjewelry #headywraps #wrapsofig #wrapsforsale #finesilver #sterlingsilver #pendants #pendant #pendantsforsale #pendantsofig #tourmaline #brooch #elvish #elvan #gem #420 #silverjewelry #fae #faerie #oneofakindjewelry #riojeweler #gemstonejewelry #handcraftedjewelry #jewelryforsale #artisanjewelry

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I call this piece: Vero amore; Materials: Argentium silver .935 Sterling silver .925 Fine silver .999 Gemstones: VVS1 pyralspite garnet 7.46ct VVS pyrope garnets x3 2.0 ct Dimensions: 62mm x 38mm x 15 mm Weight: 31.40 grams of silver Total weight: 33.3grams, 166.5ct. Oxidized and polished. This piece was a long time coming. I put everything on pause as I created a new work space. This is the second of the Custom Orders to be completed since the creation of my new work bench. Let me know what you think?! Click the link in my bio to see what I currently have in stock. Pyrope garnets are mesmerizing stones, described as "living fire." Its crystals range in color from rose red to deep crimson, including shades of scarlet, violet, and even indigo. Legends and folklore place garnet among the most ancient of talismans. Not only was it prized as an ornamental jewel, but its strong curative powers and protective energies made it invaluable. [Raphell, 156, 162] [Simmons, 166] Garnets were used in the former Czechoslovakia as far back as the Bronze Age, and in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. They were used in Sumeria around 2100 B.C. and in Sweden between 1000 and 2000 B.C. They were also popular in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Garnet is said to have been one of the twelve stones in the Breastplate of the High Priest, and has been used as a sacred stone by Native American Indians, South American Indians, Aztecs, African tribal elders, and Mayans.  #wirewrap #wireart #wirewraps #wirewrapsofig #wirewrapped #wirewrappedjewelry #wirewrapping #handmadejewelry #handmade #handcrafted #headyjewelry #headywraps #wrapsofig #finesilver #argentium #sterlingsilver #pendants #pendant #pendantsofig #gem #gems #gemstones #gemstonejewelry #420 #silverjewelry #oneofakindjewelry #riojeweler #handcraftedjewelry #luxuryjewelry #artisanjewelry

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I call this piece: Vero amore; Materials: Argentium silver .935 Sterling silver .925 Fine silver .999 Gemstones: VVS1 pyralspite garnet 7.46ct VVS pyrope garnets x3 2.0 ct Dimensions: 62mm x 38mm x 15 mm Weight: 31.40 grams of silver Total weight: 33.3grams, 166.5ct. Oxidized and polished. This piece was a long time coming. I put everything on pause as I created a new work space. This is the second of the Custom Orders to be completed since the creation of my new work bench. Let me know what you think?! Click the link in my bio to see what I currently have in stock. Pyrope garnets are mesmerizing stones, described as "living fire." Its crystals range in color from rose red to deep crimson, including shades of scarlet, violet, and even indigo. Legends and folklore place garnet among the most ancient of talismans. Not only was it prized as an ornamental jewel, but its strong curative powers and protective energies made it invaluable. [Raphell, 156, 162] [Simmons, 166] Garnets were used in the former Czechoslovakia as far back as the Bronze Age, and in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. They were used in Sumeria around 2100 B.C. and in Sweden between 1000 and 2000 B.C. They were also popular in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Garnet is said to have been one of the twelve stones in the Breastplate of the High Priest, and has been used as a sacred stone by Native American Indians, South American Indians, Aztecs, African tribal elders, and Mayans.  #wirewrap #wireart #wirewraps #wirewrapsofig #wirewrapped #wirewrappedjewelry #wirewrapping #handmadejewelry #handmade #handcrafted #headyjewelry #headywraps #wrapsofig #garnet #finesilver #argentium #sterlingsilver #pendants #pendant #pendantsofig #gem #gems #gemstones #gemstonejewelry #420 #dab #silverjewelry #oneofakindjewelry #riojeweler #handcraftedjewelry #luxuryjewelry #artisanjewelry

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I call this piece: Vero amore; Materials: Argentium silver .935 Fine silver .999 VVS1 pyralspite garnet 7.46ct VVS pyrope garnets x3 2.0 ct Dimensions: 62mm x 38mm x 15 mm Weight: 31.40 grams of silver Total weight: 33.3grams, 166.5ct. This piece was a long time coming. I put everything on pause as I created a new work space. This is the second of the Custom Orders to be completed since the creation of my new jewellers work bench. Let me know what you think?! Pyrope garnets are mesmerizing stones, described as "living fire." Its crystals range in color from rose red to deep crimson, including shades of scarlet, violet, and even indigo. Legends and folklore place garnet among the most ancient of talismans. Not only was it prized as an ornamental jewel, but its strong curative powers and protective energies made it invaluable. [Raphell, 156, 162] [Simmons, 166] Garnets were used in the former Czechoslovakia as far back as the Bronze Age, and in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. They were used in Sumeria around 2100 B.C. and in Sweden between 1000 and 2000 B.C. They were also popular in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Garnet is said to have been one of the twelve stones in the Breastplate of the High Priest, and has been used as a sacred stone by the Native American Indians, the South American Indians, the Aztecs, the African tribal elders, and the Mayans.  #wirewrap #wireart #wirewraps #wirewrapsofig #wirewrapped #wirewrappedjewelry #wirewrapping #handmadejewelry #handmade #handcrafted #headyjewelry #headywraps #wrapsofig #garnet #finesilver #argentium #pendants #pendant #pendantsofig #gem #gems #gemstones #gemstonejewelry #420 #dab #silverjewelry #oneofakindjewelry #riojeweler #handcraftedjewelry #luxuryjewelry

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Beautiful Gem parcel up for grabs! Green, Dark Blue Green (bi color), Pink, terminated tourmaline lot. D.M. me with inquires. AVAILABLE Perfect for your next jewelry project or as an addition to your mineral collection. One of Tourmaline’s most distinguishing properties is its ability to become electrically charged simply by heating or rubbing it. When charged, one end becomes positive and the other negative, allowing it to attract particles of dust or bits of paper. This property of pyroelectricity (from heat) or piezoelectricity (from pressure or rubbing) was well-known to the Dutch traders of the 1700s who used Tourmaline to pull ash from their Meerschaum pipes, calling the stoneAschentrekker, or “ash puller.” [Simmons, 406] #jewelryessentials #mineralogy #mineral #minerals #mineralcollection #mineralporn #tourmaline #wirewrap #rubellite #pinktourmaline #diamond #gemsforjewelry #jewel #gem #gems #gemstone #gemstones #gemsforsale #gemsofig #gemology #geology #tourmaline #tourmalines #healingcrystals #jewelry #juicygemstones #jewelsforsale #crystal #crystals #crystalhealing #tuscongemshow #dab #420

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Beautiful Terminated Pink Tourmaline, ranging in size and clarity. Mined from Paprok, Afghanistan, Papruk mine. Perfect for your next jewelry project or as an addition to your mineral collection. D.M. me with inquiries. AVAILABLE. This lovely pink crystal is high in lithium, and lithium in crystals have been known to help soothe arthritic joint pain, and also have supportive qualities to our mood/emotions. One of Tourmaline’s most distinguishing properties is its ability to become electrically charged simply by heating or rubbing it. When charged, one end becomes positive and the other negative, allowing it to attract particles of dust or bits of paper. This property of pyroelectricity (from heat) or piezoelectricity (from pressure or rubbing) was well-known to the Dutch traders of the 1700s who used Tourmaline to pull ash from their Meerschaum pipes, calling the stoneAschentrekker, or “ash puller.” [Simmons, 406] #mineralogy #mineral #minerals #mineralcollection #mineralporn #tourmaline #wirewrap #rubellite #pinktourmaline #pink #diamond #gemsforjewelry #jewel #gem #gems #gemstone #gemstones #gemsforsale #gemsofig #gemology #geology #tourmalines #healingcrystals #jewelry #juicygemstones #jewelsforsale #crystal #crystals #crystalhealing #tuscongemshow #dab #420

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Beautiful Terminated, Paraiba. 97% Perfect Termination. Mined from Brazil. Perfect for your next jewelry project or as an addition to your mineral collection. D.M. me with inquiries. Price? You tell me. AVAILABLE. 1 inch tall, 4mm wide. (Photo's taken in a lightbox, not backlit.) What makes Paraiba tourmalines unique? Almost every shade of tourmaline can be found in Brazil, but none has the vivid glow that distinguishes the Paraiba tourmaline, also known as cuprian elbaite. A product of the trace element copper, colours range from startling turquoise to majestic blue-green, but it is the incandescent glow that appears to light up the stone from within that makes Paraiba tourmalines incomparable to any other gem.  How rare are Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines? To put their rarity into perspective, there is only one Paraiba tourmaline mined for every 10,000 diamonds, and a good quality Paraiba from Brazil weighing over three carats is virtually unheard of. So rare are authentic Brazilian Paraiba tourmalines that it is not unusual for them to achieve five figures per carat. Whichever side of the fence you sit, things start to get very interesting when you look at why this colourful gemstone has been discovered in two very different parts of the world. Compare the shape of the coastline of South America with that of Africa and it suggests that, once upon a time, the two were conjoined, with the copper-rich mountains of Brazil a whole lot closer - and quite possibly right next door - to the copper-rich mountains of Mozambique and Nigeria than they are today. It's impossible to prove, of course, but that simply adds to the allure of this incredible, one-of-a-kind gemstone. (thejewelryeditor.com) #mineralogy #mineral #minerals #mineralcollection #mineralporn #tourmaline #wirewrap #paraiba #gemsforjewelry #gem #gems #gemstone #gemstones #gemsforsale #gemsofig #gemology #geology #tourmalines #healingcrystals #jewelry #juicygemstones #crystal #crystals #crystalhealing #tuscongemshow #dab #420

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Beautiful terminated green tourmaline, ranging in sizes and clarity. Mined from Peach, Afghanistan, Kunar mine. Perfect for your next jewelry project or as an addition to your mineral collection. D.M. me with inquiries. AVAILABLE. Green Tourmaline, also known as Verdelite, is perhaps Nature's best healing crystal of the physical heart, channeling its electrical energies into the center of one's being and creating a flow of wholesome energy to all parts of the body and self. Its spiritual vibrations harmonize with the energies of the Earth as it opens the Heart Chakra and stimulates a strong resonance with Divine Love. [Simmons, 410][Ahsian, 411] Ranging in hue from pale light green to darkest emerald, sometimes in shades of olive, Green Tourmaline is a gateway stone to the devic realm and provides beneficial influence to all things that live and grow. It may be used in meditation to commune with Nature spirits, and to connect physically with the spirits of plants and animals. [Simmons 410][Raphaell 130] #tourmaline #greentourmaline #wirewrap #rubellite #verdelite #sapphire #aquamarines #peridot #paraiba #indicolite #ruby #heliodor #moldavite #garnets #opalite #emerald #diamond #gemsforjewelry #jewel #gemstone #gemstones #gemsforsale #tourmalines #citrinequartz #topaz #healingcrystals #jewelry #juicygemstones #jewelsforsale

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Bulk prices! Buy more and you pay less. Beautiful lot of green tourmaline, ranging in sizes and clarity from high clarity to opaque. Mined from Peach, Afghanistan, Kunar mine. D.M. me for inquiries. Green Tourmaline, also known as Verdelite, is perhaps Nature's best healing crystal of the physical heart, channeling its electrical energies into the center of one's being and creating a flow of wholesome energy to all parts of the body and self. Its spiritual vibrations harmonize with the energies of the Earth as it opens the Heart Chakra and stimulates a strong resonance with Divine Love. [Simmons, 410][Ahsian, 411] Ranging in hue from pale light green to darkest emerald, sometimes in shades of olive, Green Tourmaline is a gateway stone to the devic realm and provides beneficial influence to all things that live and grow. It may be used in meditation to commune with Nature spirits, and to connect physically with the spirits of plants and animals. [Simmons 410][Raphaell 130] #tourmaline #greentourmaline #wirewrap #rubellite #verdelite #sapphire #aquamarine #peridot #paraiba #indicolite #ruby #heliodor #moldavite #garnet #opal #emerald #bulksales #bulkprices #gemsforjewelry #jewels #gems #gemsforsale #gemporn #citrine #topaz #healingcrystals #jewelry #juicygemstones #jewelsforsale

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Bulk prices! Buy more, pay less. Beautiful lot of green tourmaline, ranging in sizes and clarity from high clarity to opaque. Mined from Peach, Afghanistan, Kunar mine. D.M. me for inquiries. Green Tourmaline, also known as Verdelite, is perhaps Nature's best healing crystal of the physical heart, channeling its electrical energies into the center of one's being and creating a flow of wholesome energy to all parts of the body and self. Its spiritual vibrations harmonize with the energies of the Earth as it opens the Heart Chakra and stimulates a strong resonance with Divine Love. [Simmons, 410][Ahsian, 411] Ranging in hue from pale light green to darkest emerald, sometimes in shades of olive, Green Tourmaline is a gateway stone to the devic realm and provides beneficial influence to all things that live and grow. It may be used in meditation to commune with Nature spirits, and to connect physically with the spirits of plants and animals. [Simmons 410][Raphaell 130] #tourmaline #greentourmaline #wirewrap #rubellite #verdelite #sapphire #aquamarine #peridot #paraiba #indicolite #ruby #heliodor #moldavite #garnet #epidote #opal #emerald #bulksales #bulkprices #gemsforjewelry #jewels #gems #gemsforsale #gemporn #facet #pendants #citrine #topaz #quartz #healingcrystals #jewelry #juicygems #juicyjewels #gemmy #jewelsforsale #leprechaun

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Here is a custom order I just finished up! Wrapped in .999 Fine Silver. Let me know what you think? The center bead is extremely phosphorescent, retaining light for several minutes after being charged. “The Chinese lore of “luminous pearls” (or “beads”) and “night-shining pearls” and “luminous moon pearls” ... goes back to Chou times, and may be ultimately of Indian origin. It has parallels and analogues in many cultures. Actually, the luminescent “gems” seen in China were often the eyes of whales, which, like the body parts of many marine creatures, were naturally phosphorescent. But there were also luminescent gems of mineral origin; some stones have this quality continually, others only when rubbed or heated." -silkroad wa.edu text Click the Link in my bio to see my current available inventory. #wirewrap #wirewrappedjewelry #wirewrapping #wirewrapsofig #wirewrapjewelry #finesilverjewelry #bracelet #braceletsofinstagram #oxidizedsilver #polishedsilver

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Large; Terminated, Juicy, Jolly Rancher, Green Apple colored, Tourmaline. This one is $58 Shipped, over one inch tall. 7mm wide, 29mm high, 2mm thick. Mined from Peach, Afghanistan. Tourmaline: "Ranging in hue from pale light green to darkest emerald, sometimes in shades of olive, Green Tourmaline is a gateway stone to the devic realm and provides beneficial influence to all things that live and grow. It may be used in meditation to commune with Nature spirits, and to connect physically with the spirits of plants and animals." [Simmons 410][Raphaell 130] "One of Tourmaline's most distinguishing properties is its ability to become electrically charged simply by heating or rubbing it. When charged, one end becomes positive and the other negative, allowing it to attract particles of dust or bits of paper. This property of pyroelectricity (from heat) or piezoelectricity (from pressure or rubbing) was well-known to the Dutch traders of the 1700s who used Tourmaline to pull ash from their Meerschaum pipes, calling the stone Aschentrekker, or "ash puller." [Simmons, 406] #tourmaline #greentourmaline #wirewrap #juicygems #gemporn #gemstones #gem #gemstonesforsale #gemsforsale #terminatedtourmaline

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Very first time spinning fire staff and it does show. I can't wait to start learning contact staff. Son of Saturn featuring Gift of Gab - Quantum Mechanics #firespinning #flow #flowing #flowarts #flowsesh #firestaff #fireart #flowstagram #flowcollective #flowcommunity #flowtribe