Creative Metalsmithing from Scratch with Kim St. Jean
Aventurine crystal has a waxy luster, and are sometimes semitransparent or translucent. Aventurine even has an effect named after it; the shimmer it gives of is called aventurescence. Aventurine is slightly softer than quartz, but has a bold presence that commands attention. Try an aventurine gem in a ring or delicate bracelet, or perhaps a larger aventurine cabochon in a necklace or earring set.

Wire-Sculpture stocks a wide assortment of cabochon gemstones to ensure we have the best products on hand for your wire jewelry making needs. Our wide selection of jewelry cabs comes from all over the world, and all our pieces are shaped and polished to impress.