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Announcement
Welcome to Mochi's Gifts where you will find unique jewelry handcrafted by a geologist!
See my California show schedule at www.mochisgifts.com.
Announcement
Welcome to Mochi's Gifts where you will find unique jewelry handcrafted by a geologist!
See my California show schedule at www.mochisgifts.com.
Items
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Reviews
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Cleon on Jan 8, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely love this necklace ❣️❣️❣️ it is incredibly beautiful and the lapis lazuli chunks are so nice and vivid this thing gives me life. Thank you for making it.
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Paula on Dec 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsThe pendant is beautiful and very unique. The seller even included a note about some details of the pendant. It was shipped quickly, too.
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spiza1 on Sep 26, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful earrings. Bought them to go with the ombré jade and vermeil necklace (From mochisgifts) I received as a gift. Both are well made and just as lovely in person as in the photos.
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Nancy on Aug 11, 2020
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful ear rings. Always happy with my purchases from Johanna.
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emcurtis3 on May 5, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI love having a real fossil necklace. Mochi's items are always well made and I like the gem stone color combinations.
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Robyn on Mar 19, 2019
5 out of 5 starsOn the smaller size which is perfect for me .I'm not a large ornate necklace wearer. Matches my earring that I received ad a gift a long time ago. Very pretty perfect size fast shipping to. Very pleased with this piece.
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Shannon on Aug 22, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis is a beautiful bracelet. The pyrite piece is an organic heart shape-what a nice surprise!
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Pamela on May 20, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI bought the necklace for a friend, who saw it online. The item came very quickly and in a gift box. My friend was thrilled with it. The stones are beautiful.
I have my eye on one or two bracelets for myself!
About MochisGifts
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Fossil pendants - beautiful and unique!
How to play with rocks when you're an "adult"
Like most children, I had a collection of rocks – mostly unidentifiable but pretty – that were special to me. Unlike most children, my love of rocks and minerals grew as I became an adult. The interest in rocks turned into curiosity about their make up, which led me to serious study and eventually a B.S. in Earth Sciences.
Since playing with pretty rocks didn’t seem like a realistic career path, I chose to do graduate studies in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and received a Masters degree from UC Berkeley in that field. This in turn led me to a career putting my education to work studying and planning for geologic hazards, including earthquakes and volcanoes. Meanwhile, my pretty rock collection continued to grow and I started to make jewelry for myself and friends. I realized that my study of minerals gave me a unique perspective on stones in the form of gems suitable for jewelry, and I started down the path of making and selling pieces myself. I started my business, Mochi’s Gifts, in January, 2003.
I decided I wanted to learn more about the beautiful gems I was working with so I returned to school to learn Gemology. I completed the education and lab work required to earn my Graduate Gemologist diploma through the Gemological Institute of America in July of 2014.
Shop members
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Johanna
Owner, Geologist, Gemologist
Johanna is a geologist and gemologist located in the San Francisco Bay area. She has been showing her geology-inspired jewelry at art fairs and gem & mineral shows around the Bay Area since 2003.
Production partners
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Chain supplier
CA, United States
Supplier of jewelry findings and chains.
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Various manufacturers
India
I've recently started working with this manufacturer who says "most of my gemstones are still going to be sourced out of Canada and USA exclusively" ..."and will be crafted in India". She uses great stones and sterling silver.
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Various manufacturers
Australia
These opal pendants are purchased from the owner of an opal mine in Australia.
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Various manufacturers
Indonesia
I've been working with this manufacturer for more than 5 years. hand pick each pendant from their selection.
Shop policies
As a Geologist and GIA Graduate Gemologist, I love working with natural gemstone beads. Accent beads, clasps, chains and ear wires are sterling silver, gold-filled or gold vermeil. I design and bead every item myself.
I look forward to providing you with beautiful, unique jewelry.
Thank you for visiting my store!
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept exchanges
I don't accept returns or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
Returns and exchange details
All items are guaranteed for 1 year under normal wear conditions. Your jewelry will be repaired or replaced for free up to one year after purchase. You pay to ship the item for repair and I pay to ship it back to you.
It is important to me that you are completely happy with your purchases. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Payment
Full payment must be made at the time of purchase.
All residents of California pay 8.75% sales tax.
Shipping
If you prefer another method of shipping please contact me.
Additional policies and FAQs
Also, many stones are treated in the jewelry industry to improve their look or durability. This is normal - most people just aren't aware of it. I disclose any known treatments when I am aware of them. Most hematite beads are imitation. See my blog on treatments here: https://mochisgifts.com/2015/08/28/natural-or-treated-common-gemstone-treatments/
Remember - Rocks are our friends!