A copper bezel-set psilomelane dendrite raw stone is the centerpiece of this pendant necklace. The raw brown stone with fern-like markings hangs on a beaded strand necklace of earth toned jasper stones.
Playing with Cool Stones and using them to tell a story through a piece is something I enjoy immensely about my jewelry-making art.
This cool stone is a Psilomelane Dendrite cabochon. Psilomelane is a manganese oxide mineral that makes the black (mostly) and brown fern-like patterns you see on this focal. The stone itself is limestone upon which the psilomelane deposits formed. It has a raw, cleaved surface, the stone is not polished at all, simply cut.
I made a copper bezeled setting for the 32 x 28mm teardrop shaped stone. I applied the hanging loop or bail to the back of the stone setting, so no bail or ring would interfere with the stone at the top. It creates a unique, dramatic silhoutte as the pendant hangs from a beaded neckpiece.
The earthy colors and dendrites, suggestive of dried, “dead” grasses waiting for spring led me to compose the rest of the piece using ocean jasper and picture jasper rustic cut ~4mm heishi. The hints of green among the ocean jasper stones whisper “spring is coming, you’ll see”.
Strung on nylon coated stainless steel beading wire, I used copper crimps, wire guards, and copper bead accents. The closure is my handmade copper hook and eye.
17 inches long, pendant drops about 1 inch from the neck band.
27.7 grams
You’ll receive the exact item pictured in the listing photos. Your order typically ships within a week, via USPS Ground Advantage. I ship from central Colorado and transit times are typically 2 to 5 days depending on postal zone.
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