Howlite Toggle Bracelet | Sterling Silver & 18k Gold | Handmade

The Howlite Sterling Silver Toggle Bracelet - Where Mother Earth's artistry meets human craftsmanship.

Each hand-cut cabochon is shaped from rough mineral in our Sarasota lapidary workshop, revealing soft ivory tones with delicate gray veining that echo marble’s timeless grace. Measuring one inch wide, this bracelet unites classic form with soothing energy, crafted for both women and men who appreciate artistry grounded in peace and purpose.

Howlite is celebrated for its power to instill calm and emotional balance. Its gentle vibration encourages open, heart-centered communication, dissolving tension and quieting restless thoughts. Associated with the Solar Plexus, Heart, and Throat Chakras (3rd, 4th, and 5th), it nurtures patience, understanding, and mindful reflection. Connected astrologically with Gemini, Howlite resonates with curiosity, empathy, and truth — harmonizing intellect and intuition.

In numerology, Howlite vibrates with the energies of 3 and 6, symbolizing creative expression and compassion.

Read more about the Physical and Metaphysical Properties of Howlite below.

Each bracelet is individually handmade, blending coll brilliance of Sterling Silver with the warm luster of 18k Yellow Gold accents — a signature Bowman Originals balance of contrast and refinement. Every Howlite cabochon is a one-of-a-kind work of art, ensuring no two pieces are ever identical.

Read about the Art of Cutting Stones below.

*** Each gemstone in our Mineral Stone Jewelry Collection 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. ***

The design is completed with our Bowman Originals Signature Toggle Clasp, known for its elegance, comfort, and durability. Simple to operate and beautifully secure, it is engineered for ease of wear — and guaranteed never to come undone unexpectedly.

Made by hands only, this Howlite Toggle Bracelet reflects Bowman Originals’ enduring philosophy: that true luxury lies in craftsmanship, character, and connection. Designed for everyday wear or mindful reflection, it embodies serenity, strength, and understated sophistication.  

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 Metaphysical Properties of Howlite — The Stone of Serenity, Awareness, and Calm

Tranquil as moonlight over marble, Howlite is a gemstone of serenity and gentle awareness. With its soft white surface veined in delicate gray, it embodies stillness and self-reflection — a quiet beauty that soothes the mind and opens the heart.

At Bowman Originals, each Howlite cabochon is hand-cut in our Sarasota lapidary workshop, shaped by patient artistry into a jewel that radiates calm elegance. Whether worn in a bracelet, pendant, or ring, Howlite whispers of balance, mindfulness, and the peace that comes from inner understanding.

A Stone of Quiet Strength

Discovered in the 19th century in Nova Scotia, Howlite is composed of hydrous calcium borate — a humble mineral that carries profound spiritual symbolism. Known as the Stone of Patience and Perspective, it has long been used to still restless thoughts and promote harmony in times of emotional stress.

Where other stones may spark intensity, Howlite restores equilibrium. Its white hue reflects purity and new beginnings, while its natural gray veining symbolizes the threads of experience that weave through a calm, focused mind.

Metaphysical Properties and Meaning

Howlite’s energy is soothing and centering — ideal for meditation, relaxation, and emotional clarity. It is said to:

• Calm turbulent emotions and reduce anxiety
• Encourage mindfulness and present-moment awareness
• Aid in sleep and quieting an overactive mind
• Foster open communication and compassionate listening

Associated with the Crown Chakra, Howlite is believed to connect the wearer to higher consciousness — a stone for those seeking peaceful introspection and inner expansion.

Also associated with the Solar Plexus, Heart, and Throat Chakras (3rd, 4th, and 5th), it nurtures patience, understanding, and mindful reflection. Connected astrologically with Gemini, Howlite resonates with curiosity, empathy, and truth — harmonizing intellect and intuition.

In numerology, Howlite vibrates with the energies of 3 and 6, symbolizing creative expression and compassion.

From Rough Mineral to Refined Art

In the Bowman Originals Lapidary Studio, raw Howlite is transformed from matte stone to luminous cabochon through careful, slow craftsmanship. Each surface is polished by hand until it gleams like smooth porcelain — cool to the touch and comforting to the spirit.

Set in handmade Sterling Silver or 18k Gold, Howlite’s simplicity becomes sophistication. Its clean contrast and neutral tones make it a versatile companion piece, pairing beautifully with gemstones like turquoise, onyx, or black enamel for timeless, balanced style.

A Symbol of Stillness

To wear Howlite jewelry is to carry a reminder that peace is not the absence of movement, but the grace within it. Its understated beauty complements both men’s and women’s styles, a unisex embodiment of calm confidence.

At Bowman Originals, we see Howlite not merely as a gemstone but as an invitation — to slow down, to breathe deeply, and to live intentionally. Each stone is hand-cut, handcrafted, and made by hands only, preserving the authenticity that makes every piece a meditation in metal and light.

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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.

Explore the Collection

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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