Handmade Sodalite Toggle Bracelet | Sterling Silver | Bowman Originals

Sodalite Two Row Toggle Bracelet - Mother Nature creates. We reveal her beauty.

Celebrate the natural artistry of Sodalite with this handcrafted chain link toggle bracelet by Bowman Originals. Each bracelet features a hand-cut Sodalite cabochon, individually shaped and polished from a rough mineral specimen in our Sarasota Lapidary Studio. Set in solid Sterling Silver and measuring approximately 1 inch (25 mm) wide, this distinctive bracelet embodies both strength and sophistication—designed for women and men alike.

Sodalite stimulates the mind, sodalite is often used to boost creativity and originality. It is believed to help individuals break through mental blocks and explore new ideas. In some metaphysical practices, sodalite is thought to aid in the healing of the throat, vocal cords, and larynx. It is also considered to support the immune system and assist in the absorption of nutrients. 

Read more about the Metaphysical Properties of Sodalite and the Art of Cutting Stones below.

No two stones are never the same. Each cabochon reveals its own unique blend of deep indigo, white veining, and natural texture, ensuring your artisan bracelet is truly one of a kind.

*** Each gemstone is hand-cut in the Bowman Originals Lapidary Studio, revealing the natural beauty and individuality within every stone. Because we shape and polish each specimen by hand, your stone may vary slightly in color, texture, or pattern from the product photo—making it uniquely yours. ***

Toggle clasps are an excellent alternative for clients who find smaller clasps—such as lobster clasps—difficult to operate. Our handcrafted Signature Toggle Clasps are both attractive and secure, designed for ease of use without compromising style. Each Bowman Originals toggle clasp is precision-engineered to function flawlessly and stay fastened—guaranteed not to come undone unexpectedly.

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For the ideal fit: Measure your wrist with a tape measure and add 1/2 inches to determine your bracelet length. Need help?  Sizing Guidelines - Toggle Bracelets 

Care Tip: Wipe gently with a soft cloth and avoid harsh chemicals to preserve its brilliance.

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The Beauty of Sodalite - 

Deep as twilight and serene as still water, Sodalite captivates with its mesmerizing blue tones streaked with white veins of calcite — a natural artistry that mirrors the motion of clouds against a night sky. Revered for centuries, Sodalite is known as the “Stone of Logic and Truth,” bridging intellect and intuition with quiet strength.

In the Bowman Originals workshop, each hand-cut Sodalite cabochon reveals its own story. The gemstone’s velvety luster and rich indigo hue pair beautifully with sterling silver and 18k gold, forming elegant contrasts that celebrate both precision and emotion. Every piece is cut and polished by hand in our Sarasota, Florida lapidary, ensuring that no two stones are ever alike — a reflection of individuality and craftsmanship by hands only.

Physical Properties of Sodalite

• Color: Royal to deep navy blue, often with white calcite marbling.
• Luster: Vitreous to silky, with a natural depth that enhances light reflection.
• Hardness: 5.5–6 on the Mohs scale — durable enough for fine jewelry with proper care.
• Composition: A sodium aluminum silicate chloride, part of the feldspathoid mineral group.
• Origin: Found in regions of Brazil, Canada, Greenland, and Namibia — prized for its consistency and vivid coloration.

Sodalite’s structure gives it a glass-like polish, ideal for domed cabochons and smooth contours in bracelets, rings, pendants, and earrings. When set into handmade sterling silver or 18k gold, it carries both refinement and resilience — the perfect harmony of natural form and artistic touch.

Metaphysical Properties and Symbolism

Sodalite has long been celebrated as a stone of wisdom, clarity, and communication. Its calming blue energy is said to align the mind with higher understanding — grounding logic while opening the channels of intuition.

In ancient tradition and modern metaphysical practice, Sodalite is believed to:

• Stimulate the mind and enhance mental clarity.
• Promote emotional balance and inner peace.
• Encourage honesty, intuition, and self-expression.
• Aid communication, making it a perfect companion for creative souls and truth-seekers.
• Calm the nervous system and help release fear, guilt, or confusion.

At Bowman Originals, we see Sodalite as a stone of purpose — a reminder to speak truth with grace and to pursue clarity in both thought and design. Its tranquil energy resonates with artisans, thinkers, and those drawn to authenticity.

Sodalite in Bowman Originals Jewelry

Each Sodalite stone used by Ned Bowman is hand-cut from raw mineral specimens in our lapidary studio — shaped, polished, and set in handmade chain link bracelets, toggle bracelets, and pendants. No computers, no molds — only traditional techniques honed through five decades of craftsmanship.

Whether worn as a personal talisman or a statement of style, Sodalite jewelry embodies balance between thought and emotion, strength and serenity, earth and sky. It is a gemstone that invites the wearer to connect deeply with their own truth.

Care and Keeping

Like all fine gemstone jewelry, Sodalite should be treated with care:

• Clean gently with a soft cloth and mild soap.
• Avoid harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaners.
• Store separately to prevent scratching by harder stones.

Each piece of Sodalite jewelry from Bowman Originals is backed by our 100% Lifetime Guarantee, ensuring lasting beauty and craftsmanship.

The Bowman Originals Promise

At Bowman Originals, every gemstone is a conversation between nature and art. Each Sodalite creation reflects our commitment to heirloom quality, authentic design, and the enduring power of handcrafted jewelry.

From the raw stone to the finished setting, every detail is shaped by the human hand — and by the belief that true beauty begins with intention.

“Sodalite is a whisper of calm within the storm — a stone for thinkers, dreamers, and creators who value truth as much as beauty.”

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The Art of Transformation: Cutting Mineral Specimens into Cabochons in the Bowman Originals Lapidary Studio

In the quiet rhythm of the lapidary studio, raw mineral specimens awaken to their destiny. What begins as a rough, unpolished fragment of the earth becomes a mirror of light and color — shaped, smoothed, and refined into a cabochon that tells a story millions of years in the making. At Bowman Originals, this transformation is not industrial or mechanical; it’s intimate, precise, and guided entirely by hands only.

From Earth to Elegance

Each cabochon begins with discovery. Sodalite, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Chrysoprase — stones chosen not only for their hue and rarity but for their personality. Every mineral specimen carries a unique fingerprint of inclusions, fissures, and inner fire. Our master lapidary artist studies each raw piece, envisioning how light might travel across its surface, how shape might enhance its natural beauty, and how it will live within a finished work of jewelry.

Before the first cut, there is a moment of respect — for nature’s artistry and for the potential hidden within the stone.

The Lapidary Process: By Hands Only

Inside the Bowman Originals Lapidary Studio in Sarasota, Florida, traditional techniques meet artistic intuition.

1. Sawing: The rough stone is trimmed with a precision diamond saw, revealing clean surfaces and orienting the best pattern or color band for cutting.
2. Shaping: On a coarse grinding wheel, the outline of the cabochon emerges — often an oval, teardrop, or freeform silhouette inspired by the stone itself.
3. Dopping: The preform is secured on a dop stick with natural wax to allow control during fine shaping.
4. Doming & Smoothing: With finer grit wheels, the dome is sculpted, edges are balanced, and symmetry is refined — a harmony between geometry and intuition.
5. Polishing: The surface is brought to a luminous finish using oxide compounds and felt wheels, unveiling the true character of the stone — its depth, translucence, and hidden brilliance.

Every motion is guided by touch and sight, not automation. This is jewelry-making as art, where patience becomes perfection.

The Philosophy Behind the Cabochon

A cabochon is more than a polished gem — it is a canvas of the earth. Unlike faceted gemstones that chase brilliance through symmetry, cabochons celebrate organic form and natural light. Their smooth, curved surfaces invite reflection — literal and metaphorical. They remind us that beauty is not only found in perfection, but in individuality.

Bowman Originals cabochons are cut not to standard dimensions, but to the soul of the stone. Each piece is unique, shaped to harmonize with the metalwork that will embrace it — Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, or both, in designs that honor tradition while speaking in the language of modern art.

A Legacy of Craftsmanship

In a world of mass production and mechanical polish, the Bowman Originals Lapidary Studio preserves the heritage of the handmade. Each cabochon is the result of decades of skill, artistic judgment, and respect for natural materials. The same hands that cut and shape these stones also design and fabricate the jewelry they inhabit, ensuring that every piece — from rough mineral to finished heirloom — bears the unmistakable signature of human artistry.

From the saw’s first spark to the final polish, each cabochon represents transformation — from nature’s rough gift to a wearable work of art.

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Discover the luminous world of Bowman Originals’ Mineral Stone Jewelry Collection — where each gemstone has been hand-cut, hand-polished, and hand-set in Sterling Silver and 18k Gold.

Every piece tells the story of earth, fire, and the enduring artistry of the lapidary craft.

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