About this Product
Beautiful rare natural Sphalerite (.76ct, SI, ) hand set in 925 sterling silver accented with natural white Diamonds(.02,VS, Africa, KPS) pendant, on a 925 sterling silver chain(not shown).Sphalerite is named after Greek word for "mistaken", because the mineral was often mistaken for galena, but contained no lead.
Sphalerite forms clear crystals with colours ranging from pale yellow to orange and red shades, with the presence of iron it forms dark, opaque metallic crystals.
Gem-quality material often has yellowish to honey brown, red to orange, or green colour. The brilliant cut best displays sphalerite's high dispersion of 0.156 (three times as high as for diamond). Because of its softness and fragility sphalerite gems are usually used as collector's pieces and sometomes set into pendants.
At this time there are no active mines for this gemstone.
This item can be made with other natural gemstones. Convo for availability and pricing.
This item can be precious metal wrapped, charges apply.
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Ilex Unica Designs
Pipersville, PA
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Meet the Maker
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.
How it’s Made
I hand make all my jewelry with precious metals and natural gemstones
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Returns: I must be contacted with 24hrs of receipts of delivery, a return agreement issued, items must be return in original unused condition. Buyer pays return shipping.
