Amethyst Stalactite Small Mountain Necklace

$205

Mountains evoke different emotions from different people. Some people view them as a divine inspiration, others a symbol for permanence or an obstacle to overcome. Whatever feelings mountains create in you, we’ve created this classic pendant with layers of agate and amethyst to inspire them further. Rising over the amethyst stalactite mountain peak is a rainbow moonstone moon. In Washington state we have many peaks, this design is a tribute to the place we call home.

Amethyst stalactites are named after similar limestone deposits in caves. Stalactites form as water laden with calcium carbonate drips from the roof of caves. As the dripping continues, layers of calcite are deposited in rings and over time they settle on top of each other. Once the agate center has formed, the amethyst crystals grow on the outside surface. Stalactites are cross cut into slices to expose both the agate center and surrounding crystals.

 Moonstone is a variety of feldspar mineral. When cut as a cabochon it exhibits “adularescence” or “Schiller Effect,” which gives flashes of color to the white stone. This phenomenon is caused by structural anomalies within the crystal formation. Moonstone has been used in jewelry by Ancient Greeks and Romans who associated the stone's color with the light of the moon. 

All of our rose gold pieces are electroplated with a high quality plating that is ten times the thickness of the industry standard for plating and our chains are made from gold fill so that they will stand the test of time and wear.

Copper electroforming is the process we use to apply a layer of copper to each piece of jewelry. A bail or any other components are added to the piece with a cyanoacrylate glue, the surface is then coated with a conductive paint that will enable the electric current to flow. The piece is then submerged in an electrolytic bath containing a solution of copper ions. The solution also contains a copper anode, which is the source of the copper ions that will be deposited onto the piece. The piece and the anode are connected to an electrical circuit with a power supply that delivers a low voltage DC current. This causes the copper ions to migrate to the conductive surface of the piece. Over time, the copper builds up on the surface, creating a thick layer. This can take several hours or even days, to build up a layer of copper that will be strong enough to hold its shape. Once the process is complete we patina and buff the copper or send it out to be further plated in gold or silver.

All of our silver, rose, and yellow gold pieces are plated with a thick, high quality plating that is ten times the thickness of the industry standard for plating. The plating is highly resistant to chipping, tarnishing, peeling and flaking. 

When wearing your plated rings, take them off when washing hands, showering, using lotion/chemicals or are planning to do hard work to avoid scraping the plated layer off of the ring.

Our chains are gold or silver fill to ensure their durability, selected from the highest quality chains by industry leading manufacturers. 

Chemical or abrasive cleaners are not advised for any plated jewelry. We recommend a soft polishing cloth, possibly one that includes a jeweler’s rouge for cleaning. Our favorite cloth is available at many retailers.

As we pride ourselves on creating jewelry for all bodies, all of our chains are available in any length for no extra charge! Our standard length is 18 inches but we can accommodate any request for shorter or longer chains. Please select your desired length in the drop down menu. If you don’t see the length you would like please let us know in the order note.

We offer FREE shipping in the United States with orders over $100. Items will ship 3-7 business days after your order is completed. We ship via USPS Priority Mail and will combine multiple items into one shipment. 

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in any chain length

As we pride ourselves on creating jewelry for all bodies, all of our chains are available in any length for no extra charge! Our standard length is 18 inches but we can accommodate any request for shorter or longer chains. Please select your desired length in the drop down menu. If you don’t see the length you would like please let us know in the order note.

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