Dakota Nature & Art

Carved Natural Purple Fluorite Dish. 

This fluorite dish is a lovely purple tone that lights up in the light. 
There is a slight imperfection in the stone, but fluorite has natural caves and crevasses. It is simply a small blemish on a perfectly beautiful stone.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

Fluorite comes in a wide range of colors and has  been dubbed "the most colorful mineral in the world". Fluorites can have multiple colors, arranged in bands that correspond to the shape of it's crystals.The effect is similar to phantom crystals that appear to have crystals within crystals that are of differing colors.

Weight: 314 grams 

Carved Natural Purple Fluorite Dish. 

This fluorite dish is a lovely purple tone that lights up in the light. 
There is a slight imperfection in the stone, but fluorite has natural caves and crevasses. It is simply a small blemish on a perfectly beautiful stone.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

Fluorite comes in a wide range of colors and has  been dubbed "the most colorful mineral in the world". Fluorites can have multiple colors, arranged in bands that correspond to the shape of it's crystals.The effect is similar to phantom crystals that appear to have crystals within crystals that are of differing colors.

Weight: 205 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 124 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 164 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 152 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 190 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 194 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 152 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 206 grams 

This is an Indigo blue, white and gray sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 204 grams 

Carved Natural Purple Fluorite Dish. 

This fluorite dish is a lovely purple tone that lights up in the light. 
There is a slight imperfection in the stone, but fluorite has natural caves and crevasses. It is simply a small blemish on a perfectly beautiful stone.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

Fluorite comes in a wide range of colors and has  been dubbed "the most colorful mineral in the world". Fluorites can have multiple colors, arranged in bands that correspond to the shape of it's crystals.The effect is similar to phantom crystals that appear to have crystals within crystals that are of differing colors.

Weight: 314 grams 

Carved Natural Purple Fluorite Dish. 

This fluorite dish is a lovely purple tone that lights up in the light. 
There is a slight imperfection in the stone, but fluorite has natural caves and crevasses. It is simply a small blemish on a perfectly beautiful stone.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

Fluorite comes in a wide range of colors and has  been dubbed "the most colorful mineral in the world". Fluorites can have multiple colors, arranged in bands that correspond to the shape of it's crystals.The effect is similar to phantom crystals that appear to have crystals within crystals that are of differing colors.

Weight: 205 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 124 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 164 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 152 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 190 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 194 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 152 grams 

This is a blue, white, gray and black sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 206 grams 

This is an Indigo blue, white and gray sodalite Heart dish.

This is a hand carved dish that can make a perfect trinket holder, jewelry holder, sphere holder or display piece. We love small dishes so much you can put them anywhere and they always find a purpose.

There is a video showing it in sunlight and indoor lighting.

Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely collected and enjoyed gemstone.  Massive sodalite pieces are opaque however, crystals are usually transparent to translucent, and it's related to Lapis Lazuli. Discovered in 1811 in Greenland. What a special way to recall the beauty of the Black Hills, Custer State Park and the Buffalo.

Weight: 204 grams 

Looking as if it may be an eye, All Seeing Agate sphere is certainly unique. Tangerine, peach, brown and yellow colors abound. One gorgeous agate!

No gemstone is more creatively striped by Nature than agate, chalcedony quartz that forms in concentric layers in a wide variety of colors and textures.
Agate was a highly valued talisman in ancient times, said to protect against fevers and quench thirst, Persian magicians used it to divert storms.king of Pontus collected in excess of four thousand agate bowls!
Agate is especially suited to Picies, Gemini and Virgo

All Seeing Agate sphere 1 ½”, 55 mm

 Small amethyst point cluster .

Amethyst is a translucent purple variety of quartz and is the birthstone of February. It was once believed to prevent the wearer from getting drunk, and when engraved with the circle of the sun or moon, it was thought to prevent death from poison.

This is a natural beautiful crystal that would look beautiful on your desk or nightstand.

Size: 1 1/2"

Large Amethyst crystal cluster with calcite druzies. Deep, vibrant purples, and natural crystal faces. Amethyst is said to be a stone of protection and aids in giving up bad habits and is used as an aid in meditation.  Each point is shaped by nature, unaided by humankind. This is a great collector specimen!

Amethyst is a translucent purple variety of quartz and is the birthstone of February. It was once believed to prevent the wearer from getting drunk, and when engraved with the circle of the sun or moon, it was thought to prevent death from poison.

It is a hard, brilliant, stone, although large sizes with deep color are now becoming scarce.

This is a natural, large, beautiful  Amethyst Crystal Geode Cluster with Druzied Calcite Crystals

Amethyst Crystal Geode Cluster with Druzied Calcite Crystals Size: 7 1/2" x 6" x 3 1/2"

Extremely large and unique amethyst crystal, with iron inclusions causing a speckle effect deep inside this crystal. Deep, vibrant purples, and natural crystal faces. Amethyst is said to be a stone of protection and is used as an aid in meditation.  Each point is shaped by nature, unaided by humankind. The large crystal has one very small bruise. This is a great collector specimen!

Amethyst is a translucent purple variety of quartz and is the birthstone of February. It was once believed to prevent the wearer from getting drunk, and when engraved with the circle of the sun or moon, it was thought to prevent death from poison. It is a hard, brilliant, stone, although large sizes with deep color are now becoming scarce.

This is a natural beautiful crystal that would look beautiful in the bedroom on your nightstand or placed where the light hits it 'just right'.

Size: 3" x 2 1/2" x 4"

Small amethyst druzy polished specimen.

Amethyst is a translucent purple variety of quartz and is the birthstone of February. It was once believed to prevent the wearer from getting drunk, and when engraved with the circle of the sun or moon, it was thought to prevent death from poison.

This is a natural beautiful crystal that would look beautiful on your desk or nightstand.

Length: 3 1/2"

Many hours of work has gone into this train compositon, literally weeks of detail drawings & sketches are needed before final pencil drawing is even started. 

The story of Malevolent Iron:

Riccardo Capraro created this work at the age of 21 while employed at an art agency in Michigan, work always slowed down after Christmas. Artists would do sample work for sales people to show clients. That is how this drawing came to be. I loved the look of Albrecht Durers Engravings. I decided to do an imaginative piece that would look similar to his works , combine this with my fascination for old steam engines, and the biomechanical creations of H.R. Giger and the idea for my train was born.

Using the finest mechanical pen available, and a leftover half sheet of illustration board, I began. With no reference material or preliminary sketches, I first drew out the train in pencil and then inked over the drawing. After all these years, Malevolent Iron is still the most popular piece of art in my collection of work.

Riccardo Capraro

Size: 36" x 10"

shrink wrapped to backing, ready to frame

Around The World Round Opal Pendant.

Beautiful Opal pendant with gorgeous colorations - fire in the dome in every direction. Set in Sterling Silver.  As in nature each opal is unique. they have a range of 'fire' from blues to electric green and red.

Stone Size: 7x7mm

Red Swirl Limited Edition Blown Glass Ornament. Mouth blown glass ornament. This ornament is so beautiful you will want to leave it out year-round. From drape, to swirl, each one is unique and lovingly crafted by hand by our artists. USA made.

Approximately 3 1/2" diameter

Mouth blown glass ornament. This ornament is so beautiful you will want to leave it out year-round. From drape, to swirl, each one is unique and lovingly crafted by hand by our artists. USA made.

Blue Iridescent Twist Blown Art Glass Ornament. Approximately 3" diameter

Riccardo is a detail artist, actually that may be an understatement...for this painting he began with a trip to the desert southwest to take photos, watch birds, gather back ground compositon materials and to make his preliminary sketches.

Our gallery visitors love Greater Road Runner painting and spend quite some time looking at details, the gravel, lizzard chola cactus and of course the feathers.  Some have asked if he used real feathers!

Over 1000 hours of work has gone into this compositon, literally weeks of detail drawings & sketches are needed before painting begins. master painter, Riccardo Capraro

Offset Lithograph on Acid-Free Paper, signed and numbered.