{"title":"New Web Ben \u0026 Lohman | Inlay Bales","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBen \u0026amp; Lohman | A Collaboration in Stone \u0026amp; Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery piece in this collection brings together the lapidary work of Ben Davis and the silversmithing of Arizona artisan Ed Lohman. Ben carefully selects, cuts, shapes, and polishes natural stones, revealing the remarkable colors, patterns, and geological history within each one. Ed then creates handcrafted sterling silver settings that complement the individual character of the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir collaboration combines Ben's passion for geology with Ed's skill in silversmithing. From the intricate details of the silverwork to the natural beauty of the gemstones, each piece reflects the craftsmanship of two artisans working with materials shaped by the earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is distinctive, one-of-a-kind jewelry that celebrates both the geological story of the stone and the artistry of the hands that bring it to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ben-doesnt-know","title":"Turquoise \u0026 Chrysocolla 925 Sterling Silver - Ben Davis - Ed Lohman","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTurquoise and chrysocolla can occur together in copper-rich deposits, and this stone gives you a really good look at both. Bright turquoise-blue runs through softer blue-green and earthy green material, with natural boundaries and inclusions left visible throughout the cabochon. Instead of being a uniform blue, the different minerals and host material tell you a little more about what was happening where the stone formed.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrysocolla develops in the oxidized portions of copper deposits, where circulating water interacts with copper-bearing minerals. Turquoise can form under similar near-surface conditions, which is why the two can sometimes be found together. Those changing mineral concentrations are responsible for the different blues, greens, and patterns you see across the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen Davis cut and polished this cabochon to preserve as much of that natural variation as possible. Ed Lohman then built the sterling silver setting and finished the pendant with one of his turquoise inlay bales, carrying that brighter blue from the center stone into the silverwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Turquoise \u0026amp; Chrysocolla cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabochon cut and polished by Ben Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silverwork by Ed Lohman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurquoise inlay bale by Ed Lohman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural color, matrix and mineral variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43646829330720,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/d27c7757-6d5e-4da1-ad70-41107b9aaebb.png?v=1786501779"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-opal-number-edlohman","title":"Natural Ethiopian Welo Opal Pendant in Sterling Silver – Ed Lohman","description":"\u003cp\u003e I really need to do some videos of these. They are INSANELY gorgeous. This one has a soft blue body color underneath, but as soon as the stone moves, you start picking up bright green, yellow, orange, and red. The flashes aren't limited to one little spot either, they show up across a good portion of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn to the geology. This is a natural Ethiopian Welo opal. These opals come from volcanic deposits in Ethiopia and formed when silica-rich water moved through porous volcanic rock, eventually depositing silica into cavities and fractures. Inside the finished opal are microscopic silica spheres. When they're arranged just right, light is diffracted into different wavelengths, creating the shifting colors known as \u003cstrong\u003eplay-of-color\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural opal is also one of those materials that's almost impossible to duplicate. The color pattern, intensity, and combination of flashes are determined by how that particular stone formed. You can find another Ethiopian opal, but you won't find another one with exactly this pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Ethiopian Welo opal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong multi-color play-of-color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue body color with green, yellow, orange and red flashes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade .925 sterling silver setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEd Lohman stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural opal pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544262983968,"sku":"","price":1128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_07_54_36_PM.png?v=1786582499"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-opal-number-3","title":"Natural Ethiopian Welo Opal  - Ed Lohman","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust trust me on this one. This opal is INSANE. Every once in a while, Ed Lohman decides he's going to retire, which basically means you do fewer shows every year and sell more of his \"hidden\" inventory. This last year we were VERY fortunate to acquire some of his \"locked vault\" opals. This is one of those. There is color across the entire stone. Even sitting still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural Ethiopian Welo opal, and the geology behind these stones is pretty incredible. Ethiopian opals formed in ancient volcanic environments when silica-rich water moved through porous volcanic rock. Over time, tiny silica spheres accumulated in the rock's cavities. When those spheres are arranged just right, they diffract light and produce the shifting spectral colors we call play-of-color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a really good opal different is the amount of color, which colors are present, and how easily you can see them. This one has an unusually broad range, including harder-to-find red and orange flashes, mixed with strong greens and blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silverwork was intentionally kept fairly clean around the stone when Ed worked this one. There’s enough detail to give the pendant some character, but the opal is absolutely the reason for this piece. It’s a large elongated cabochon with a lot of visible play-of-color, and there really wasn't any reason to distract from that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural opal is also one of those materials where you simply can't make another one exactly like it. The pattern and color are determined by what happened inside that volcanic rock long before anyone ever found it. 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After the animal died and the bone was buried, mineral-rich groundwater slowly moved through its tiny pores and spaces. Over millions of years, minerals filled and replaced portions of the bone while preserving its internal structure. That process is what turned it into the material collectors call \u003cstrong\u003edinosaur gembone\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that’s the really interesting part of this stone. The little cells, webbing, and irregular shapes you see across the surface aren't just a pattern; they’re remnants of the bone's original structure. Different minerals filled those spaces during fossilization, which is why dinosaur bone can vary so much in color and appearance from one piece to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis material came from the American West, and Ben Davis cut and polished the cabochon to leave as much of that cellular pattern visible as possible. Ed Lohman then built the .925 sterling silver setting and made the matching dinosaur bone inlay bale. 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Ed built the pendant and matching earrings from sterling silver, then individually cut and fitted all of those tiny pieces of Mother of Pearl into the wings and bodies. Look closely, and you’ll see soft blues, silvery white, pink and purple, with a few darker sections mixed in. The colors change quite a bit depending on how the light hits them. \u003cstrong\u003e(Make sure to look at all photos! They are in different lighting so you can see the difference!)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMother of Pearl is the iridescent inner layer of certain mollusk shells, also called nacre. It forms as incredibly thin layers of calcium carbonate and organic material build up inside the shell. Light interacts with those layers rather than simply reflecting off the surface, which is what creates the shifting colors Mother of Pearl is known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd used that natural variation really well in these dragonflies. Instead of cutting everything from one uniform section, he worked with different colors and pieces of shell to create the pattern across each wing. Every tiny section had to be cut, shaped, and fitted into the sterling silver individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pendant and earrings were made together as a complete set, entirely by Ed Lohman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Mother of Pearl inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragonfly pendant with matching earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-cut and individually fitted inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.925 sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletely handmade by Ed Lohman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendant and earring set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49252343284000,"sku":"","price":476.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_12_57_53_PM.png?v=1786557683"},{"product_id":"sugilite-inlay-bale-south-africa","title":"Sugilite Pendant with Inlay Bale | 925 Sterling Silver | Custom by Ed Lohman","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eThis exceptional pendant features natural Sugilite, prized for its deep royal-purple hues and subtle marbling that range from violet to plum. Sugilite is a rare mineral, found in only a few locations worldwide, and is highly sought after for both its color and scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eThe stone is set in solid 925 sterling silver and finished with a custom inlay bale, a detail that elevates the piece from beautiful to collectible. The inlay work adds visual interest and craftsmanship at the top of the pendant, seamlessly blending artistry with structure. Every curve and finish reflects careful, intentional design rather than mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eThis piece was\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ecustom made by Ed Lohman, whose work is recognized for its precision, balance, and respect for traditional silversmithing techniques. His craftsmanship brings together clean lines, thoughtful proportion, and enduring quality—resulting in a pendant that feels timeless rather than trendy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eGeologically, sugilite is a potassium, sodium, lithium, iron, and manganese silicate, valued not only for its vibrant color but also for its rarity. Collectors and stone lovers alike appreciate sugilite for its depth, character, and unmistakable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eNatural sugilite cabochon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eCustom inlay bale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eHandmade by Ed Lohman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind artisan piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49908444922144,"sku":null,"price":264.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-04-06T142521.954.jpg?v=1775503662"},{"product_id":"sugilite-inlay-bale-south-africa-1","title":"Sugilite Pendant with Inlay Bale | 925 Sterling Silver | Custom by Ed Lohman","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eThis exceptional pendant features\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003enatural Sugilite, prized for its deep royal-purple hues and subtle marbling that range from violet to plum. Sugilite is a rare mineral, found in only a few locations worldwide, and is highly sought after for both its color and scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eThe stone is set in solid 925 sterling silver and finished with a custom inlay bale,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ea detail that elevates the piece from beautiful to collectible. The inlay work adds visual interest and craftsmanship at the top of the pendant, seamlessly blending artistry with structure. Every curve and finish reflects careful, intentional design rather than mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eThis piece was custom made by Ed Lohman, whose work is recognized for its precision, balance, and respect for traditional silversmithing techniques. His craftsmanship brings together clean lines, thoughtful proportion, and enduring quality—resulting in a pendant that feels timeless rather than trendy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eGeologically, sugilite is a potassium sodium lithium iron manganese silicate, valued not only for its vibrant color but also for its rarity. Collectors and stone lovers alike appreciate sugilite for its depth, character, and unmistakable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eNatural sugilite cabochon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eCustom inlay bale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eHandmade by Ed Lohman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind artisan piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1728\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis pendant is ideal for someone who appreciates rare stones, skilled craftsmanship, and jewelry with lasting value—a statement piece that honors both the beauty of the earth and the hands that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49908495384864,"sku":null,"price":278.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-04-06T141849.888.jpg?v=1775503182"},{"product_id":"sugilite-inlay-bale-south-africa-2","title":"Sugilite Pendant with Inlay Bale | 925 Sterling Silver | Custom by Ed Lohman","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eThis exceptional pendant features natural sugilite, prized for its deep royal-purple hues and subtle marbling that range from violet to plum. Sugilite is a rare mineral, found in only a few locations worldwide, and is highly sought after for both its color and scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eThe stone is set in solid 925 sterling silver and finished with a custom inlay bale, a detail that elevates the piece from beautiful to collectible. The inlay work adds visual interest and craftsmanship at the top of the pendant, seamlessly blending artistry with structure. Every curve and finish reflects careful, intentional design rather than mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eThis piece was custom made by Ed Lohman, whose work is recognized for its precision, balance, and respect for traditional silversmithing techniques. His craftsmanship brings together clean lines, thoughtful proportion, and enduring quality, resulting in a pendant that feels timeless rather than trendy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eGeologically, sugilite is a potassium, sodium, lithium, iron, and manganese silicate, valued not only for its vibrant color but also for its rarity. 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Sugilite is a rare mineral, found in only a few locations worldwide, and is highly sought after for both its color and scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eThe stone is set in solid 925 sterling silver and finished with a custom inlay bale,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ea detail that elevates the piece from beautiful to collectible. The inlay work adds visual interest and craftsmanship at the top of the pendant, seamlessly blending artistry with structure. Every curve and finish reflects careful, intentional design rather than mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eThis piece was custom made by Ed Lohman, whose work is recognized for its precision, balance, and respect for traditional silversmithing techniques. His craftsmanship brings together clean lines, thoughtful proportion, and enduring quality, resulting in a pendant that feels timeless rather than trendy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eGeologically, sugilite is a potassium, sodium, lithium, iron, and manganese silicate, valued not only for its vibrant color but also for its rarity. Collectors and stone lovers alike appreciate sugilite for its depth, character, and unmistakable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eNatural sugilite cabochon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eCustom inlay bale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eHandmade by Ed Lohman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind artisan piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1728\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49908505444640,"sku":null,"price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-04-06T135723.024.jpg?v=1775501974"},{"product_id":"persian-turquoise","title":"Natural Persian Turquoise Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver – Ed Lohman","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersian turquoise has been prized for thousands of years, and when you see a piece with this kind of blue, it’s pretty easy to understand why. This stone has that strong, clear blue Persian turquoise is famous for, with just a little natural matrix around the edges. Ed kept the center of the design fairly open so you get a lot of uninterrupted turquoise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersian turquoise has a history that goes back well before modern jewelry making. Some of the best-known deposits are in Iran, where turquoise has been mined and used in jewelry, decorative objects, and architecture for centuries. Historically, particularly fine blue turquoise from this region became a standard against which turquoise from other parts of the world was compared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe geology is interesting too. Turquoise is a hydrated copper aluminum phosphate that forms when mineral-rich water moves through fractures and porous rock in dry environments. Copper contributes the blue color, while differences in the surrounding rock and other minerals can leave behind the matrix you see in natural stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd Lohman made this entire pendant in .925 sterling silver. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Persian turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.925 sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom turquoise inlay details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquoise inlay bale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd Lohman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49908783874336,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/93df6a25-ca48-4e22-9254-4a0a64adf625.png?v=1786558829"},{"product_id":"atlantic-ocean-spiny-oyster-shell","title":"Atlantic Spiny Oyster Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver – Ed Lohman","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiny oyster comes in some incredible colors, but this warm orange is probably one of the easiest to recognize. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the name, spiny oyster isn't actually an oyster. It comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpondylus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a group of marine bivalves known for their heavily spined shells. This particular material is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtlantic Spiny Oyster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and those orange and coral tones are the natural color of the shell rather than something added later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiny oyster also has a long history in jewelry in the American Southwest. The shell was traded inland from coastal regions for centuries, long before modern jewelry making, and eventually became an important material in Southwestern silver and inlay work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd Lohman made this piece, from cutting and polishing the Atlantic Spiny Oyster to building the .925 sterling silver setting and creating the matching inlay bale. We personally haven't worked with spiny oyster yet, but we loved the colors, so we picked a few up! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Atlantic Spiny Oyster shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade .925 sterling silver setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching Spiny Oyster inlay bale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletely handmade by Ed Lohman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49908806811936,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_12_2026_12_49_31_PM.png?v=1786556992"},{"product_id":"rare-gaspeite-inlay-bale-australia","title":"Rare Australian Gaspeite Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver – Ed Lohman","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaspeite is one we don’t come across very often, and that’s a big part of why we like it. The bright yellow-green to apple-green color is unusual all by itself, but this piece also has quite a bit of the natural brown matrix running through it. Ed worked with that variation rather than cutting around it, then carried the Gaspeite into the inlay bale at the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeologically, Gaspeite is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare nickel carbonate mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was first described from the Gaspé Peninsula in Quebec, Canada, which is where it gets its name. Unlike turquoise, which gets its color largely from copper, Gaspeite owes its distinctive green color to nickel. It forms in nickel-rich environments and is found in only a handful of places around the world, with notable gem material also coming from Western Australia (that's where this one came from)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor anyone who collects unusual stones, Gaspeite is a fun one to have simply because there isn't a lot of it around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Gaspeite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare nickel carbonate mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural green color with brown matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaspeite and sterling silver inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching Gaspeite inlay bale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade .925 sterling silver setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletely made by Ed Lohman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49908871725344,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/9e31f647-0b2f-459c-9cc5-f8a898f311b4.png?v=1786558443"},{"product_id":"burro-creek-jasper","title":"Burro Creek Jasper Pendant by Artisan Ed Lohman set in 925 Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurro Creek Jasper comes from a pretty small area in Arizona, and it’s one of those stones where you really don’t know what you’re going to find until you start cutting into the rough. This piece had these beautiful layers of lavender and purple running through it, mixed with little earthy inclusions that were already part of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material itself has a volcanic story. Burro Creek Jasper formed as silica moved through ancient volcanic ash and other volcanic material, slowly creating the colors and patterns we see in it today. Because that process was anything but uniform, one piece of Burro Creek can look completely different from the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabochon is made by Ben Davis, and we loved the purple coloring so much, we sent it to Ed Lohman for the silver and inlay bale work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Burro Creek Jasper from Arizona\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSterling silver setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInlay bale by Ed Lohman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividually cut and set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49935295873312,"sku":null,"price":337.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_09_05_59_PM.png?v=1786500395"},{"product_id":"ed-lohman-artisan-pendant-persian-turquoise-with-inlay-bale","title":"Persian Turquoise Pendant with Inlay Bale - Ed Lohman - 925 Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional pendant features Persian turquoise, one of the most historically revered and collectible turquoise varieties in the world. Known for its saturated sky-blue color and refined, often minimal matrix, Persian turquoise has been prized for thousands of years and traditionally associated with royalty, protection, and enduring beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone is set in solid 925 sterling silver and finished with a custom inlay bale, a hallmark detail that adds depth, balance, and visual interest to the design. The inlay work elevates the piece beyond a standard setting, reflecting a level of craftsmanship intended to last for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant was custom-made by Ed Lohman. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural Persian turquoise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid 925 sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom inlay bale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade by Ed Lohman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne-of-a-kind artisan piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50552633884960,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_09_46_01_PM.png?v=1786502783"},{"product_id":"pietersite-inlay-bale-namibia-2","title":"Namibian Pietersite Pendant in Sterling Silver - Ed Lohman Silverwork","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePietersite is one of those stones that really changes once you get it into the light. This piece has deep brown and black running through it, with bands of gold and blue-gray that flash as the pendant moves. That shifting effect is called chatoyancy, and it comes from fibrous mineral inclusions within the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePietersite was first described from Namibia in the 1960s, and it’s closely related to Tiger’s Eye and Hawk’s Eye. The material formed from fibrous minerals that were broken, folded, and cemented back together with silica during its geologic history. That disruption is part of what gives Pietersite its jumbled, swirling patterns instead of the more orderly bands you normally see in Tiger’s Eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular stone has a lot going on when you look closely—golden areas near the top, darker material through the center, and blue-gray fibers along the edges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s set in sterling silver with hand-worked details around the stone and a matching Pietersite inlay in the bale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Pietersite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEd Lohman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePietersite inlay bale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually cut and set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51115999527200,"sku":null,"price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_11_2026_09_21_14_PM.png?v=1786501328"},{"product_id":"ed-lohman-persian-turquoise-1","title":"Ed Lohman Persian Turquoise Pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePersian turquoise has been treasured for centuries for its clear blue color and long history in jewelry and decorative arts. 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