245.00 USD
This necklace features 8-12mm faceted Fluorite nugget beads, fine silver Karen Hill Tribe beads and a sterling silver clasp and components.
Fluorite is considered to be one of most popular minerals in the world among gem and mineral collectors, second only to quartz. It is often referred to as 'the most colorful mineral in the world' owing to its variety of brilliant colors.
In 1852, the phenomenon of 'fluorescence' was named after fluorite, since it was one of the first fluorescent minerals studied.
Fluorescent colors of fluorite are extremely variable, but the typical color is blue; other fluorescent colors include yellow, green, red, white and purple.
Fluorite deposits are found in many locations around the world. Some of the most significant finds are located in Argentina, Austria, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Afghanistan, Namibia, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and the United States. These Fluorite beads were mined in Afghanistan
The fine silver beads in this necklace have been handcrafted by members of the Karen Hill Tribe in northern Thailand. These skilled artisans use traditional methods of metalsmithing that have been handed down from generation-to-generation and are world renowned from their top quality silver and gold jewelry.
The silver content of these beads is 97% pure silver. Sterling silver has a purity content of 92.5%.
*This necklace comes expertly packaged in a beautiful blue gift box and finished with a satin ribbon.
Also in the box: a Sunshine Soft polishing cloth and an anti-tarnish pad to keep your jewelry shiny and clean.
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