The Coast is a
magical place of wonder and imagination, where
the Forest meets the Sea, where agates sparkle on
rocky beaches, where Whales sing their songs of joy, and
where hidden coves once harbored pirates.Welcome to Things
Rich and Strange, Oregon's sanctuary against a stormy
World, where you may find treasures that inspire, enchant
and uplift.
A special note about our jewelry.... Things Rich and
Strange was founded by a master goldsmith of over 35 years
experience, doing everything from old world hand engraving
to cutting edge computer assisted design. Michael creates
all of the jewelry for the shop and is available for
custom designs, specializing in
wedding-handfasting-partner rings. See more of his work
at: Foxfire Jewelers
For some nice photos of our
historical stores see HERE
Free US shipping on all orders over $100.
The
Spirit of Yellowrock Canyon II
July 11th, 2020
Yesterday was a magical day. While
out on a grocery run, we stopped at
a Beach wayside...
a Raven wheeled over the parking lot
then flew right by me at eye level
about 5 feet away. Closest I've ever
been to one. Big bird! Then moments
later there were an unusual amount
of whale spouts on the ocean... huge
pod...
Later, very late at night, we saw
the comet, Neowise. I made the first
Yellowrock necklace.
July 13th 2020
I finished "The
Spirit of
Yellowrock
Canyon II"
today.
Moonstone face, my Sterling Silver
work with antique trade beads and
American and Chinese turquoise,
Dentalium shells.
$400.
Pharaoh
of the Nile
A Carnelian Scarab with a Kyanite "Sun" forms the
centerpiece of this Egyptian style necklace. Carnelian,
Sodalite and kyanite beads, along with Indonesian Silver
beads complete the piece.
In Ancient Egyptian beliefs, the Scarab beetle, pushing
it's ball of dung, was a symbol of how the Sun moves
across the sky. They often added the wings of Horus, the
Falcon God.
I have made necklaces like this back in the late 1970s...
this is a revival.
24 inches long... large scarab not included.
$500.
Tibetian Magic
Necklace 1
There is no doubt that Tibet is a
land of Magic and Mystery. The Tibetan people prize their
jewels of protection and spirituality, but they did not
originate there. Mysterious and Ancient dZi beads, agate
beads with diffused* geometric patterns, most likely came
from India, while Turquoise from China, Coral from the
Mediterranean, and Amber from the Baltic Sea completed the
decorations.
Relatively recently, the art of dZi bead creation was
rediscovered. While Ancient dZi sell for tens of thousands
of dollars, now we can own a piece of the magic. These beads
are said to absorb a bit of the owners karma over time.
The 8 eyed Dzi helps to guard against calamities
and catastrophes. Assists the owner in finding and staying
on their proper path.
This necklace consists of a modern 8 eyed dZi, capped with a
sterling silver lotus on each end, plus Chinese Turquoise,
dyed sponge coral and bamboo coral, and Bone Skulls
and beads, old Glass, Water Buffalo horn, and striped agate
beads.
It is strung on nylon coated 49 strand stainless bead cord.
$96.00
diffused*: a diffusion of carbon or
Iron plus heating, colors the agate dark,
while later another chemical, also baked at high
temperatures
causes the white lines.
It is a painstaking process.
Wand of Destiny
Rowan Wood wand with Quartz Crystal
and blue Kyanite, deerhide and copper wrapping.
Rowan is thought to be the most
magical of trees, offering protection and enchantment and
beloved of Faeries. This tree was grown for this purpose
and thanked for the gift of branches, which carried
ribbons fair in the spring, and red berries in the fall.
Quartz is a focusing Crystal and
Kyanite gathers energy. Handmade on the Oregon Coast.
$120.
Healer's Crystals
Large Quartz crystals with natural faces and wonderful
positive Energy. The largest is about 4 inches long.
Pictured with US Quarter.
from the left: A B C D
E F
$60-100 each
Crystal C
Shaman of the Earth
A sculpture representing a nature
spirit, by Michael Babinski and Dana Swisher
Dana created the stoneware face that is the soul of this
Shaman, Michael made the sculpture. This stands nearly 20
inches tall. This is a neo-neolithic piece, no metalwork.
Materials and found objects include:
wood, paper. Egyptian Papyrus, Rowan wood, bone hands, straw
rabbit fur and deer hide and turkey feathers
Dentalium and other sea shells, baltic amber, turquoise,
coral, antique trade beads, bone beads
$1,200.
Suncatcher
A lead Crystal ball catches the
sun's rays and refracts them. The glass beads reflect the
colors of the Chakras while polished Quarts Crystal beads
lend a touch of magic. This is about 12 inches long the ball
is around 1 1/2 inches
You may choose the one like the picture,
or throw caution to the wind and let us choose.
$22.95
A few of the others, Sunset (Yellow
Orange), Ocean (Blue Turquoise) styles
Wand
of the Fey
Oak Wood Wand made from English Oak
with Quartz Crystals, deerhide and Copper wire. This oak
brance has a five pointed star in the center of it's rings.
This is about 16 inches long.
As the month of Duir has the summer
solstice in it, the Oak is a powerful symbol
of Midsummer.
Money, success, strength, fertility, stability, health,
healing, potency and good luck.
It is said that the voice of Jupiter can be heard in the
rustling of the leaves. At midsummer, the future can be
divined by listening to the wind in the leaves.
Because the Oak is a male tree, athames, and certain
male-aspect wands and staves are especially
potent when made of its wood.
$160.
Lilac Amethyst
Bracelet
Stretchy cord hold these nugget
light Amethyst Beads, About 7 inches long.
Amethyst was
known as a gem which would bring forth the highest, purest
aspirations of humankind. Chastity, sobriety, and the
control over one's thoughts were all attributes heightened
by wearing Amethyst. The gem would guard against the anger
of passion, and the violent or base nature of its wearer.
Instead the stone encouraged calm, bravery and
contemplation.
One legend says that the gemstone comes from the beautiful
maiden Amethyst, a devotee of the goddess Diana. Diana
turned the girl to clear stone to protect her from tigers
conjured up by an angry Bacchus, the Greek god of wine.
When Bacchus saw what he had caused, he was remorseful and
poured his wine over the stone, staining it purple.
$7.00 each or $18.00/3 pieces
Wand of
Protection
Rowan Wood wand with Quartz
Crystal deerhide and copper wrapping plus
a copper cap on the end.
This wand is about 9 1/2 inches long.
Rowan is thought to be the most magical of trees, offering
protection and enchantment and beloved of Faeries. This tree
was grown for this purpose and thanked for the gift of
branches, which carried ribbons fair in the spring, and red
berries in the fall.
Quartz is a focusing Crystal. Handmade on the Oregon
Coast.
$85.
Blessed Be Ring
Show
your pride as a Wiccan and bestow your blessings on all you
meet, with this ring, our own design in Sterling Silver.
Makes a wonderful gift as
well. A delicate tracery of leaves and vines deck the sides, while
trefoil knots, symbol of body, mind spirit... or maiden
mother and crone, decorate the corners.
Our own exclusive design in Sterling
Silver.
SALE ITEM limited to stock on hand was $110. now $55.
Sizes As listed ONLY top=6mm wide, just under
1/4 inch $55.00
Shaman of the Woods
A sculpture representing a nature
spirit, by Michael Babinski
Dana Swisher created the stoneware face that is the soul of
this Shaman, Michael made the sculpture. This is a tiny
sculpture only 6.5 inches tall by 3.75 inches wide.
This is a neo-neolithic piece, no metalwork.
Materials and found objects include:
wood, paper. Egyptian Papyrus, , bone hands, straw, rabbit
fur
Dentalium shell beads, , antique trade beads, shell and wood
beads
$120.