Rare Mandarin Garnet Sterling Silver Pendant

A rare type of Spessartine Garnet, this natural Mandarin Garnet has been given a high polish before being set in a custom-fit sterling silver frame.

Pendant measures roughly 21x12x7mm, including bail. Comes with a complimentary 18" sterling silver chain and comes in a Two Skies gift box.

Sometimes known as 'Fanta or Sun Garnet', the unequivocally orange Mandarin Garnet is actually a rare Spessartine Garnet, and the rarest and most valuable garnet of its family. Highly sought after due to their rarity, they are a much loved gemstone by crystal healers due to their association with confidence, energy and enhancing their wearer's ability to cope with the daily challenges life throws at them.
Why do silversmiths use 925%? Measured in parts per thousand, pure silver (999%) is too soft so silversmiths mix it with other metals to make it it harder. The purer the metal, the higher the polish, but it is a lot softer (thus less durable). The harder the metal is, the more hard wearing the jewellery is, but it will also tarnish easier as it has less silver content. Therefore, the silver industry set a standard percentage content for fine silver (925); what we know as "sterling silver". At Two Skies our silversmiths use 925 (sterling) silver for ring shafts and moving parts, and a very high 950% on our stones settings, which enables us to get a strong jewellery item with a beautiful and secure stone setting, without any gluing. Each piece of our jewellery is hand stamped with our Two Skies Hallmark alongside the recognised industry 925 Hallmark.

£102.00

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Mandarin Garnet