Dakota Nature & Art

Green Apatite Bracelet. Apatite is a bright, transparent gemstone. Quality apatite is extremely rare. This mineral is often found in small cavities in rock. Apatite is the defining mineral for 5 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness.

wisdom of the mind | overcoming difficulties| Manifestation

Delicate Green Apatite Bracelet is crafted with 2 mm beads. Sterling Silver Clasp.

Nature Green Apatite Bracelet 

Jade has represented luck and beauty for millennia. These small lucky jade dishes would be great as sushi dipping dishes, ring holder or our favorite as a centerpiece to our gem collection. 

Lucky Jade Dish Fits in Your Palm Nicely.  Approximately 2” - 2 ½” across

Jade has been collected for thousands of years. It’s considered pure and enduring enough to inspire the highest spiritual aspirations. 
Nephrite jade has its beginnings when the first prehistoric humans choose this stone to wear, shape into tools and carve into adornments. Their carvings were intended to bring forth the powers of heaven and earth and mystic forces of life and death. Jade symbolizes prosperity, success, and good luck.

Moldavite and Meteorite pendant with sterling silver.

Beautiful real meteorite topped by a protective quartz cap, faceted Moldavite. Set in Sterling Silver.

The Muonionalusta meteorite was discovered in 1906 in Kiruna (Sweden), close to the polar circle. This is a metal meteorite belonging to the class of octahedral siderites. It is mainly composed of iron and nickel. It can be recognized by the fine nature of its crystals and the geometric shape of its strips, a characteristic specific to ferrous meteorites.  

Moldavite is a forest green, olive green or blue greenish vitreous silica (natural glass) projectile rock formed by a meteorite impact. It is a unique extraterrestrial gem, formed in the heat of an asteroid impact about 15 million years ago.

Shaped by skilled artists to reveal the banding of purples and green our fluorite bowl will always delight.  Fields of Iris Fluorite Dish

Our Fluorite bowls show bands of color in complex patterns. Fluorite has perfect cleavage in four directions which forms octahedrons, and it will fluoresce, or glow under Ultraviolet light.

Fields of Iris Fluorite Dish Size: 3"x 3"x 1 1/2" 

Our Meadowsweet silk scarf with it's Emerald tones, tempered with a dash of Turquoise and a dash of Charcoal will be the go to accessory.

Artisan Handcrafted silk scarf 11 x 60

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. 

Unique and modern yet rustic greens and blue all natural turquoise, skillfully cut and fitted to create a gorgeous ring. Sterling detailing is the perfect compliment to the olive to bright greens.

Size: 8 and 9

Sweet, simple and stunning Color Me Turquoise Dangle Earrings. 
Inlaid with; Turquoise, Black Onyx and Gilsonite Opal. The nicest small pair of post earrings! You will love waring them.

Authentic stones Color Me Turquoise Dangle Earrings are set in Sterling Silver 

This is a seriously amazing ring, the shape, size and color embody truth. It embodies the hard worker inside of you and you will be there every day from dusk till dawn working hard with this ring on.

Expertly crafted turquoise ring, the exquisite turquoise inside is from the Kingman Mine. All custom made USA Inlay work- Sterling Silver.

RING SIZE: 12 1/2

Unisex ring, Man or Woman’s

ALL USA MADE

The Kingman Turquoise Mine is one of the oldest and highest producing Turquoise Mines in America. Originally discovered by prehistoric Indians well over 1000 years ago. Kingman Turquoise is known for its beautiful sky blue colors and produces many variations of blue Turquoise. The Kingman Turquoise mine also produces green Turquoise from the Turquoise Mountain side of the mine.

Rattlesnake Maze Inlay Pendant. 

This is a double sided pendant that has abstract modern lines and bright colors on one side and the back is sterling silver carved rattlesnake. The mix of old and new style design inside one piece. 

Stones include; Turquoise, Coral, Jasper, Spiny Oyster Shell, Black Onyx, Lapis, Sugulite and Varsicite.

SouthWeatern Sky Turquoise Inlay Pendant SIZE: 1 3/4” long - chain included

Follow Your Instincts Inlay Earrings and Pendant SET. 

This set has everything, the colors the shape and the feeling. This is a beautiful pairing that will lead you down the right path in life. All you have to do is follow your instincts. 

Stones inside Earrings; Turquoise, Coral, Spiny Oyster Shell, Sugulite, Varsicite,  lack Onyx and Gilson Opal. Sterling Silver Setting

Stones inside Pendant; Turquoise, Sugulite, Coral, Spiny Oyster Shell and Varsicite. Sterling Silver Setting and Chain. 

Ocean Waves Blue Jasper Earrings are adorned with copper inlay in the veining of the stone. These are lovely, not heavy with just enough swing.  You will wear them all the time.

Ocean Waves Blue Jasper Earrings Length: 1 3/4”

Rustica Dream Turquoise Hoop Earrings.

These are all you need to complete any look! They have that feeling like your favorite pair of jeans, you won’t want to take them off. 

Those soft turquoise blues mixed with the sterling silver look it’s just a simple yet daring look.

Length 1 1/4” hoop

Flowing Kingman Turquoise Inlay Earrings.

This is a deep vibrant blue turquoise and set in a true Southwestern fashion. 

Sterling Silver

2” Length 

Unique and modern yet rustic greens and blue all natural turquoise, skillfully cut and fitted to create a gorgeous ring. Sterling detailing is the perfect compliment to the olive to bright greens.

Size: 8 and 9

 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"

Deep vibrant purples and natural crystal faces. Iron inclusions within the crystal only add to the beauty. Amethyst is said to be a stone of protection and aids in giving up bad habits and is an aid in meditation.  Amethyst Rejuvenation Large Crystal 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. Large Amethyst crystals with deep color are now scarce.

Size: 3" x 3" x 4"

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

Look to nature and you will find creativity and inspiration. Creativity in arts, making big decisions and moving in new directions in life.

The Tree of Creativity reminds us to find inspiration and think creatively. Recycled Glass Globe can be used indoor or out, in your favorite spot or give as a meaningful gift .

6" Tree of Creativity Glass Globe - Mouth Blown

Like a tree brushing into life after a long winter spread the joy you feel today with those around you with the Tree of Joy

The Tree of Joy reminds us that performing small acts of kindness can help make the world a more joyful place.  Each work is Mouth Blown glass, and as such wil have slight differences.  Colors are as shown.

JOY Tree of Enchantment 6"

Cobalt Luster Mouth blown glass ornament. This ornament is so beautiful you will leave it out year-round. In fact, they are beautiful hanging in your home. From drape, to swirl, each one is unique and lovingly crafted by hand by our artists. USA made.

Approximately 3" diameter

Wisdom is a powerful instrument we use to navigate the twists and turns in the journey of life. It takes years of trial and error to gain the wisdom.

Just as a tree trunk gets stronger year after year, our wisdom grows to help us find solutions to life's dilemmas. Wisdom Tree of Enchantment is mouth blown primarily from recycled glass.