Herkimer Diamond Pendant
You will receive the unique sparkling pendant pictured - a rough, unique double-terminated Herkimer Diamond with interesting inclusions and natural facets. Comes with a complimentary 18" 925 sterling silver link chain. Herk measures approximately 12x6x6mm. Presented in a quality Two Skies presentation box, ready for gifting.
Herkimer quartz "diamonds" are rare, naturally formed and faceted crystals of exceptional clarity, originally discovered in Herkimer county, upstate New York - hence the name! They are named after diamonds not only because of their sparkling clarity, but the naturally formed double termination (pointed ends) and 18 sided facet. Like diamonds, they are extremely rare and difficult to find! Our current stock of Herks were mined at a new location in Afghanistan. Although not from Herkimer, New York, these “diamonds” display the same unique double terminated formation and same beautiful clarity. They are also known in the jewellery trade as “Afghan Herks”. Some Herkimers may have subtle, natural inclusions, such as water or plant inclusions which are extremely rare and demonstrate the stone's natural formation. Stones of attunement, they are said to relieve tensions and heal addictions.
