Studio Notes

From the Studio

Observations, discoveries and quiet moments that continue to shape Strawberry Studio.

Elbaite Tourmaline piercing a Quartz crystal with Lepidolite, nicknamed The Sword in the Stone
1 August 2026

What Do You See?

This beautiful mineral specimen has earned the nickname "The Sword in the Stone." It's easy to see why.

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Tumbled green gemstones, possibly Aventurine or Chrysoprase
26 July 2026

Green With Envy

I spent the afternoon with these little chunks of deliciousness! They were labelled as Aventurine, but the owner of the antique shop where I bought them thought they might be Chrysoprase.

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