Sterling Silver Variscite Pendant with 18K Gold Accents

Sterling Silver Variscite Pendant with 18K Gold Accents - This shadow box setting is becoming one of my favorites, as it really highlights the gemstone. In this case, a glorious Natural Broken Arrow (Nevada Mine) Variscite, with its beautiful green color, sits front and center in the setting. I have added two 18 karat gold (K) granules to each side of the setting, as well as a sterling silver granule to the bottom.  I heavily textured the backplate, darkened the sterling silver and hand polished to a lovely matte finish, leaving the interior black.  

The pendant measures approximately 2 1/2 inches in length, from the top of the bail, and is 1 3/8 inches in width at its widest point. The necklace hangs from an 18" length, 3mm width braided leather cord, which fastens securely with a sterling silver lobster clasp. 

All metals used in this  necklace are .925 sterling silver and 18K Gold.

Jewelry is made using traditional metalworking techniques, including soldering, filing, sanding, texturing, polishing, and tumbling in my home studio. Jewelry comes wrapped in a cotton-lined gift box and ships quickly. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

*****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************NOTE: 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this jewelry will be donated to Miracle Horse Rescue, a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting handmade!