Silver and Chrysocolla Pendant

Description

Chrysocolla Gemstone with Silver Pendants

Artechaski’s skilled craftsman meticulously created these beautiful chrysocolla gemstone with silver pendants. Each pendant features a one-of-a-kind design that showcases a chrysocolla gemstone set in silver.

To begin with, the pendant’s expansive silver provides a bezel setting that fully encompasses the edges and back of the stone.  As part of the customizations of each unique design, decorative curvatures of silver and a silver clasp adorn each pendant.  Additionally, in many pendants, loops of silver encircle amethyst, jade, or amber stones to augment the chrysocolla centerpiece gemstone.

Next, as one of our favorite gemstones, we note that:

• The word “chrysocolla” originates from the ancient Greek words for gold (khrusós) and glue (kolla) or “gold soldering”
• Also, the Spanish word for glue is “la cola.”  Peru and Chile provide a key source of our chrysocolla gemstones

We also really like that each of our chrysocolla gemstone with silver pendants possesses unique characteristics.   First, each stone has its own unique color pattern.  This can range from deep blues to cyan to greens – often, with streaks of other lighter or darker coloration.

Second, cuts vary widely.  Examples include ovals, squares, and pears.  The most common cut is cabochon.  If you’re fortunate, you might come across a cabochon that resembles the Earth.

Finally, similar to malachite and turquoise, chrysocolla is a copper carbonate gemstone. A mixture of chrysocolla and other copper carbonates enhances the uniqueness, beauty, and durability of the one-of-a-kind piece of fine jewelry from Artechaski.

For more information on chrysocolla, See wiki or gemstones.com or gemsrockauctions.com.