This perfect, fall-inspired necklace is absolutely one of a kind. The smooth polished rondelles are a gemstone called "schalenblende"(read about them below) and are accented with mandarin (spessartite) and hessonite garnets and golden citrines. Instead of a clasp, this necklace is finished with two 14k gold, cast jump rings (so they are seamless). Hand knotted on sienna colored silk, the necklace can by styled with your own carabiner or lock, or one from The Bijou Babe.
Measures 19" without carabiner/lock
Carabiner shown is NOT included but can be purchased separately
Gemstones measure 3-6mm
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has noted that schalenblende is a rare variety of colloidal sphalerite that is sometimes used for cabochons. Schalenblende is a zinc-lead ore with a concentric-layered structure that is made up of a mixture of sulfides. The layers can include sphalerite, wurtzite, pyrite, marcasite, and galena.
The name schalenblende comes from the German words Schale and Blende, which mean "shell ore". Schalenblende is found in many countries, including Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Morocco, Australia, Spain, Russia, China, Bolivia, and Canada. (All of this information thanks to Google and the GIA website)
Your necklace will ship USPS mail with tracking and will be packaged in a lovely gift box. Thank you for shopping with The Bijou Babe!