Garnet mica schist necklace, rhodolite, sterling silver

Description

Garnet mica schist necklace, 10 mm oval red rhodolite in mica matrix, wrapped in sterling silver, on a custom length braided leather necklace (extra option), or just as a pendant. Total pendant size 25×15 mm

Search for garnet matrix and you will probably find just a raw garnet crystal. The reason is that making garnet mica into a pendant is challenging. The rough garnet must be wrapped or set very carefully. This is what I did with this 2×1,5 cm garnet rock. Drilled a hole and wrapped the rock in 22 g sterling silver wire. On the front, the wire is running through a sterling silver tube which matches the stone shape. The stone has been wrapped tightly and securely. However, if the pendant gets DROPPED onto a hard surface, pieces of mica can break off. Be aware of this fact!

I applied absolutely no other processing to this gorgeous garnet mica schist necklace. Not even polished the rough edges which emerged when the crystal was cut off from the rock bed. So you see that the stone has some cutoff edge. This is what you get. Raw garnet, absolutely unique.

Garnet is the birthstone for January, so it would make a nice birthday gift.

The Garnet mica schist necklace is without chain but can be supplied with a chain as an option

This Garnet variation rhodolite originates from the Urals mountains, Russia.

The word schist is derived from the Greek word schízein meaning “to split”, which is a reference to the ease with which schists can be split along the plane in which the platy minerals lie. A schist is a medium to coarse-grained, foliated, metamorphic rock typically containing muscovite, biotite, chlorite, and quartz. When tectonic plates collide, the rocks caught in the middle become squished and heated transforming from shales into a variety of foliated metamorphic rocks.

Read more about rhodolite

Rhodolite is a variety of Pyrope Garnet. Its name is derived from two Greek words meaning “rose stone.” It displays all the brilliancy and fire of the Garnets, with a beautiful color ranging from rose red to pale violet.

It is known as a Stone of Inspiration, bringing the inspiration of love via the heart and mind.
It helps one receive abundance on an emotional level, stimulating one’s sense of self-worth and alleviating feelings of inadequacy. It assists in owning one’s gifts and abilities, and sharing them with others.

Rhodolite Garnet is a crystal of inspiration and emotional healing. It encourages love, kindness and compassion, and promotes self-worth and spiritual growth. It is especially helpful in recovery of sexual abuse, guilt or shame. It aids in the treatment of heart and lung disorders, and enhances metabolism and healthy sexuality. Rhodolite supports the Base, Heart and Crown Chakras, is attuned to many Guardian Angels, and honors four Goddesses. It falls under the zodiac sign of Aquarius and is the natural birthstone of those born from mid-autumn to just after the winter solstice. It has an elemental Fire Energy, and is an Enhancer Strengthener talisman.