Loving, needing and wanting the spell of natural stone

Passion for geological wonders has forced man to dig into the earth, searching for prehistoric treasures. We’re fueled by courage, guided by flickering light, and we’ll often risk it all to extract precious stones.

Raw pieces are carved into beautiful shapes we wear, admire and decorate with, injecting beauty into our lives. We crave stone’s musky scent and marvel at its mystical energy. It’s a vital link to modern day needs; limestone, clay, iron, slate and gypsum feed our building industry, and as you’re reading, you can thank the minerals in your computer that allow you to surf the internet.

– Dawn Carroll, stone designer and co-founder of Over My Shoulder Foundation