Two Skies
Vein Cornish Amethyst Pendant with 18ct Gold & Sterling Silver
Vein Cornish Amethyst Pendant with 18ct Gold & Sterling Silver
This gemstone pendant showcases a drop cut & polished Cornish Amethyst with quartz inclusions, from Cornwall and the private collection of Philip AJ Allen, 1976. It is claw set in recycled 18ct gold.
The pendant features a 2.5ct faceted smoky Amethyst, from Cornwall and is also claw set in recycled 18ct gold, surrounded by a gold celtic design overlaid on the sterling silver pendant.
Edinburgh assayed and hallmarked. It also bears our company logo as a mark of pride and authenticity.
Size & Measurements
Pendant measures approximately 45x22x6mm. Faceted Amethyst gemstone measures 10x10mm.
Presentation:
Choose from a complimentary 18" sterling silver or gold plated link chain. It comes beautifully presented in a hand-crafted and Two Skies-branded wooden gift box, with story cards. Ready for gifting
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Additional Info
Additional Info
Cornish Amethyst
Cornish Amethyst is a rare, localized variety of purple quartz, often featuring lavender to deep violet hues, sourced from specific mining areas in Cornwall, UK, such as Bodmin Moor, St Just, and South Caradon Mine. Known for its unique banding, it often forms in pockets within granite, sometimes containing inclusions of mica or haematite
Sterling Silver 925%
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.
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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