Bridewell Stone Pear

Bridewell Stone PearA rare, handcrafted man made gemstone born from the artistic vision and scientific precision of lapidary artists Ray and Amy Bridewell in Kentucky. Each Bridewell Stone cabochon is meticulously grown by blending premium purified minerals (including silica, zinc, lithium, copper, and other elements) and melting them at volcanic temperatures exceeding 2,400F. Through controlled slow cooling, stunning crystalline formations bloom within a gem quality

creating a look reminiscent of abstract watercolor or fine porcelain with organic veining

high-domed freeform or classic shapes (oval

mine owner Glenn Archer has told us that is is mostly depleted with only a few occassional pieces that surface

This natural

Another cool fact

Jason and I were offered a rare opportunity to purchase the stone that produced these cabochons from a private collection

This is stone #7 in the photo (marked with the brass number)

contrasting color saturation are getting harder and harder to come by

rich browns

is a rare gemstone prized for its vibrant blue-green hues and distinctive golden-brown matrix

and takes a wonderful polish

Brecciated Lilac Mookaite