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Natural Azurite/ Malachite/ Chrysocolla Cabochon Pendant, Bezel Set, Sterling Silver, 5.44g
Natural Azurite/ Malachite/ Chrysocolla Cabochon Pendant, Bezel Set, Sterling Silver, 5.44g
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What captured our eye with this pendant was that stone - the most "earth from space" style stone we had seen. The blues, the aquas, the greens and the flecks of brown - all like the earth in those amazing photos from outside our atmosphere.
We really tried to identify this cabochon - but geologists we are not - and these rocks often grow together and without putting shavings of it into acid (which we were not game for) we are stuck with the fact that this cabochon is a mix of some of (but maybe not all) Azurite (blue) Malachite (green) and Chrysocolla (turquoise aquas).
Bezel set this pear is a great staple pendant - and the swinging v-bail is a great size and shape to be worn on a number of chains or clasps - like the Italian Bolt clasp here.
Particulars:
Weight 5.44g
Width 17.88 x 27.3mm (not including bail) - bail opening 7.4 x 4.8mm
Hallmarks - none - acid tested to confirm
Condition - a small chip to the bottom edge of the cabochon, patina build up around the grooves - cabochon is not high polish - please see photos- it is a lovely natural finish
Care - As a general rule - jewellery should not be worn for strenuous tasks that may put pressure, chemicals and weight on them (think cleaning, gym, swimming/spa, carrying things). Jewellery should be inspected checked every six months by a jeweller to check for wear.
Please be aware that this item is pre-loved and therefore is NOT new. Please see the pictures and description to ensure you are happy with it before you buy. Stones may have tiny marks, chips or flea bites, metal will have marks of wear like surface scratches; but any bigger flaws will be clearly highlighted above. Also note - none of the other items or props in the photo come with the item and all measurements are approximate.
All full priced items are available on lay-by, sale items can be bought on a split payment.
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Sizing
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We can happily help with sizing of rings, so please do get it touch if we can give you a quote.
Current prices are: $40 for sizing down, $40 for rhodium plating (all white gold rings), and sizing up starts at $50 - and depends on the carat of gold, width of band and number of sizes. These are subject to change at any time and remain linked to the volatile changes in precious metals.
Time frames - sizing is usually complete within 3 weeks.
Lay-by
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Valuations
Some of our items come with valuations we either got with the piece, or that we have had done by an independent gemologist. We do not get valuations done on all pieces as we like to keep things as affordable as possible. However, we use a number of instruments to help us determine stones and list these details in the description of each piece.
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