I create sterling silver gemstone jewelry under the name Lava Jewelry. I started selling my surplus supplies a few years ago, and I quickly learned that I truly enjoyed selling jewelry-making supplies. I decided to intentionally buy more supplies than I could possibly use myself so I could share the extras with other jewelry makers. My background is in geology, which is probably why I find myself so drawn to gemstones. I am self-taught in gemology, and I\'m always eager to learn more about gemstones. I love learning about the formation, origins, physical properties, and enhancements of the gemstones I use. I hope you\'ll enjoy these gemstones as much as I do!