BEST

LABRADORITE

Labradorite is a semi-precious stone from Canada. It displays 'labradorescence' which is an iridescent interplay of colours within the structure of the crystal.
In this photo from left - large Labradorite and sterling silver ring $90, Rough faceted Labradorite pendant on 50cm Italian sterling silver fine curb chain $80, small Labradorite and sterling silver ring $65. Available from Corky Saint Clair.

BIGFOOT

Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is the name given to an ape like creature that some people believe inhabits forests, mainly in the Pacific North West region of North America. Bigfoot is usually described as a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid.
Idaho State University professor of anatomy and anthropology, Jeffrey Meldrum, believes Bigfoot exists, and he has announced a project that will hopefully see him launch a blimp to prove his theory. Codenamed the Falcon Project, Meldrum has combined his knowledge of Bigfoot with that of an idea originally proposed by William Barnes, a Utah man who claims to have encountered Bigfoot in 1997 in Northern California.
At Corky Saint Clair we wish Dr Meldrum well in his search and  that the real Bigfoot is found  as soon as possible. Our Bigfoot  brooch is cut from New Zealand  Rimu and is available here

LIQUOR

We got one of these made for the shop before our engraver refused to do anymore, which is too bad because this turned out nicely. "Candy is Dandy" hip flask available from Corky Saint Clair.

SMOKEY

Did you know that in 12th century China flat planes of Smokey  Quartz were used as the lenses for intricately constructed sunglasses?
These types of sunglasses could not correct vision, or protect from harmful UV rays, but did reduce glare.  Chinese judges used the smoky quartz glasses to hide their facial expressions when they interrogated witnesses.
Smokey quartz is a brown to black variety of quartz Like other quartz gems, it is a silicon dioxide crystal. The smoky color results from free silicon, formed from the silicon dioxide by natural irradiation.
At Corky Saint Clair we have a new range of rough, faceted smokey quartz and sterling silver rings.   They vary in price but are around $80AUD.

OTTER

	the image above was taken from here
Otter brooch by Christopher-Hussein Bril and Kelly McBrady. Available from Corky Saint Clair or from here

FOX

	PHOTO BY PETER G. TRIMMING
Wood  Fox Brooch.
Sleepy Fox Brooch. You can find him here

FINDERS

Hey everybody check our new jewellery display stands I made for Finder Keepers 2013.
Corky's endless journey into cute continues, after ten years of bringing joy and jewellery to one and all.  To celebrate, we are debuting our new wood range for 2013, Corky's Forest Friends Forever (CFFFs), our new Corky sterling silver crystal rings and the totally sublime sleepy fox silver pendant which must be seen to be believed.

SUMMER