265.00 USD
This necklace features over 70 carats of faceted, rectangular shaped Oregon Sunstone beads(9x5mm-10x6mm), 24k gold vermeil 2mm beads and a 14k gold filled lobster clasp and findings.
Sunstone belongs to feldspar group of gemstones. The feldspar group’s wide variety of unusual gems includes moonstone, non-phenomenal orthoclase, phenomenal and non-phenomenal labradorite, sunstone, and amazonite. Of these feldspars, moonstone is a constant favorite, while sunstone from Oregon is gaining attention as a natural and untreated product of the United States.
While cool moonstone’s phenomenal varieties offer a soft and gentle adularescent glow, warm sunstone’s phenomenal varieties show a distinct and lively glitter called aventurescence. Aventurescence is a sparkly, metallic-looking luster caused by flat, reflective inclusions, sometimes called “schiller” effect.
Sunstone is the official state gem of Oregon. Oregon Sunstone's schiller effect is caused by traces of copper inclusions within the stone.
These Sunstone beads were mined in Oregon.
*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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