About this Product
Exquisite natural pleochroic Green Andesine-Labradorite (1.25ct, VVS, Canada) hand set in a classic 925 sterling silver setting. Green Andesine -Labradorite is intensely pleochroic as seen in these pictures. As the strongest color is a rich velvet green, the lush reds are underscoring the gemstone.
Andesine-Labradorite belongs to the Feldspar group of minerals, which is Earth's most abundant mineral group. Feldspars make up nearly 60% of the Earth's crust and are distinguished by the presence of aluminum and silica ions, including aluminum silicates: Sodium Oxide, Potassium Oxide and Calcium Oxide.
Andesine-labradorite can be found in a variety of attractive hues and shades. Sources in China produce natural yellows that range from soft straw to light amber in color. While orange, red, and green stones may occur naturally within the earth, most are now known to be the result of lattice diffusion at extreme temperature. The element responsible for this incredible metamorphosis is copper, but in slightly different forms. Unfortunately, the treatment that produces this wonderful transformation does not do so uniformly or efficiently. A substantial percentage of all treated material appears highly zoned, turbid, and included, and fine crystalline material continues to be in short supply.
This item can be made with other natural gemstones. Convo for availability, and pricing.
This item can be precious metal wrapped, charge apply.
This item can be made in solid 10K Yellow Gold, convo for pricing.
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Size 5 can not be resized.
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Ilex Unica Designs
Pipersville, PA
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I have been a small organic farmer here in Pennsylvania for over 40 yrs, raising sheep, poultry, honey bees, and organic fruits and veggies. I have worked & studied gemstones & jewelry design, as well as being a master chef owning my own restaurant. I was raised learning the "old ways" of making daily living items from my Grandmother using what we grew.
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I hand make all my jewelry with precious metals and natural gemstones
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