Delicate Rare Cornish Turquoise 18ct Gold and Diamond Pendant

Cornish Turquoise
Whilst normally thought of as a material sourced from the USA and China, this scarce material is entirely British born! Any visitor to St Austell is likely to be struck by the impressive sharp peaks, known as the Cornish Alps, which dominate the surrounding landscape and represent the most visible part of a story that goes back two hundred and fifty years. China clay, as the name suggests, has been used for thousands of years in China for making porcelain and in 1745 the secret of this process was discovered in Cornwall, and by the early nineteenth century, Cornish China Clay was big business! Cornish Turquoise is a very rare by-product of this industry, but would surely have not been discovered if not for the demand for porcelain dinnerware!

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18ct Recycled Gold
The perfect compromise between purity and strength, 18t gold contains 75% gold, with the rest is made up of other more durable metal alloys, used to add strength. White metals are be added to create white gold with copper added to create rose gold. 18ct gold is appreciated for its radiance and much warmer and brighter tones than 14ct and 9ct (58.5% and 37.5% pure gold respectively). 24ct (99.9%) and 22ct (91.6%) are the purest forms of gold, but as such they are very soft, so are only suitable for intricate jewellery, making 18ct the most affordable and durable option for our varied jewellery pieces.

Why do we use RECYCLED 18ct gold?

Commercial gold mining is one of the most environmentally destructive mining processes (1g of gold can produce up to 1000kg of toxic waste)! We source our gold from old stashes, antique coins and bits of old jewellery which are being sold as scrap metal. We melt this down, purify it, and bring it to the desired gold content needed for the jewellery item (as noted above).

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Recycled Diamonds
Diamonds which have not been commissioned by Two Skies, but instead have come to us as salvaged from old, broken or vintage jewellery items. We recycle diamonds for much the same reasons as we recycle our gold - our 'low impact' aspirations and ethical ethos.

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Returns & Refund Policy
Relax - you can shop with confidence at Two Skies. If you change your mind, simply get in touch to let us know you want to return one or all your items within 7 days of receiving your order, and we'll get a replacement/refund arranged - no quibbles!