Copper and Gem Silica Pendant

Description

Gem Silica Gemstone with Copper Pendants

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

To begin with, the expansive strands of copper securely enclose the gemstone.  Also, as part of the customizations of each unique design, decorative curvatures of copper and a copper clasp adorn each pendant.  Additionally, in many pendants, loops of copper encircle other stones to augment the gem silica centerpiece gemstone.

Next, some interesting gem silica facts:

• Gem silica is a variety of chalcedony – minute crystals of silica.  Other varieties of chalcedony include agate, carnelian, and onyx
• Also, gem silica’s green to blue colorization in similar to that of chrysocolla
• Also, gem silica is mined in the United States, Mexico, and Peru
• Gem silica is not widely available at retail jewelry stores.  Artechaski or other custom jewelers are the best source for a one-of-a-kind gem silica creation

Finally, for more information on gem silica, See national gem lab or geology.com