True to its origins in the northern Canadian wilderness of Labrador, this stone entrances admirers with the deep blues, brilliant aquas, flashing greens, and golds of the Aurora Borealis. Its ever-shifting colors make labradorite well-known as a stone of transformation, imparting perseverance and strength of mind. Our love story with labradorite began long before our business, and you'll see its central place in our designs virtually every season.
Found only in the Dominican Republic, a recent discoverer named this rare beauty after beloved daughter Larissa and el mar - the Spanish word for ocean. True to its name, larimar evokes the soothing tranquility and dancing waves of the Caribbean sea while also promoting open communication between loved ones. With its vivid blue hues and unique textures, larimar is one of our favorite stones to integrate into designs that honor our love of the sea.
Treasured for centuries, pearls have long represented values of high significance across many cultures - wisdom, purity, and the generosity of nature. Today, pearls are still a tribute to classic and enduring beauty. We're constantly inspired by their endless variety in shape, color, and texture to create new designs that will transition through the years with timeless elegance.
Formed over millennia, the tiny, glittering crystals that make up druzy grow from mineral-rich water trapped in pockets of rock. The resulting plates of druzy occur naturally in an incredible range of colors and sizes, and are often cut for jewelry or harvested in natural shapes as mineral specimens. Each piece of Mickey Lynn druzy is sourced directly from a small mine in Uruguay, and is in no way enhanced or treated. Straight from the Earth, our druzy is said to balance emotions and promote holistic wellbeing.
"All the luminous colored spectacles which the world and the immensity of space can offer us, nature has produced in miniature amongst precious stones." - Charles Blanc
Treasured by virtually every ancient culture, turquoise remains highly sought after for its vivid color, rich historical significance, and famed healing properties. Protection and luck are two qualities said to be imparted by turquoise, and many consider it the master healing stone. At Mickey Lynn, we're captivated by its bright pop of color, undeniable warm weather vibes, and deep sense of connection to our native earth.
Truly one-of-a-kind, Mickey Lynn sources these freshwater pearls directly from Tibetan artists, where they are hand-etched with the mantra om mani padme hum: "Hail the jewel in the lotus". After soaking in black tea for 3 months, the pearls take on their distinctive color and energy, bringing protection and mindfulness to the wearer. This mantra of enlightenment is widely found throughout Buddhist cultures, and is often recited for its transformative and purifying intentions.
This distinctive, richly colored gemstone gets its name from kyanos, the Greek word for blue. Also naturally occurring in greens and darker shades, our favorite kyanite is a deep, dusty blue, making it an iconic choice for both warm and cool weather looks. Often considered the ultimate chakra balancer, this unique stone is said to dispel negative emotion and promote balance and fulfillment for all who possess it.
Famous for its metallic gold shine, pyrite has been highlighted in jewelry and other adornments since the time of the ancient Greeks. More recently, jewelers in the Victorian era prized pyrite for its almost mirror-like luster, and even used it in place of diamonds in pave settings. Due to its association with gold, pyrite has come to be known for bringing luck and protection to those who possess it. At Mickey Lynn, we love the earthy brilliance of this stone in its natural form, and use it to empower and balance a wide variety of designs.
Closely related to rubies and naturally occurring in a wide range of colors, blue sapphires are considered to be among the most beautiful and pure forms of the mineral corundum. Deep blue sapphires can be seen in engagement rings, crowns of kings and queens, and even gem collections dating back hundreds of years. Known historically for nobility, purity, and romantic love, sapphire has made a place in modern designs to promote self-love and confidence. We value sapphire for it's enduring reminder that we, too, are treasures.
Our love and fascination for the sea gives the watery blue hues of aquamarine a central place in our jewelry and in our hearts. Known among gem lovers for its free spirited and affirming nature, we also find a serenity in its tranquil waters. Aquamarine is a perfect addition to your aesthetic, bringing bright yet cooling vibes to your look all year round.
While most regard sapphire and ruby as unrelated stones, both are actually varieties of corundum. Trace amounts of other minerals influence the color of each stone, making this breathtaking array of natural colors possible. Rubies and sapphires carry significance in cultures around the world as sources of status, confidence, and love. At Mickey Lynn, we are captivated by the warm, earthy tones that make ruby and sapphire jewelry universally complementary.
Found almost exclusively in the mountains of Peru, this delicate pink opal was regarded by ancient Incans as a gift directly from Mother Earth. Its subtle yet captivating shades range from the palest pink to a bold rose, adding just the right touch of feminine energy to and look. Unsurprisingly, pink Peruvian opal is associated with the heart chakra, and has been said to inspire self-love and an escape from negative emotions. At Mickey Lynn, we love use these petal pink hues to inspire color in a neutral palette.