pink topaz (natural) in cage pendant
This is a natural Pink Topaz, this is why it is lighter than the bright pink topaz more commonly seen. This pendant is a very large 120.8 carat, oval gemstone in a checkerboard cut. The clarity on this stone is IF (internally flawless). It was mined in Brazil. I used a cage setting to balance the stone – and to allow the chain to go thru the setting – rather than behind on on top – for added security and less movement. The stone can hang either horizontal or vertical.
The length is 5.1 cm long by 3.9 cm wide. The weight is 41.4 grams.
The pendant comes with a 1.25 mm Omega sterling silver chain – 18″
The silver is solid Argentium silver – in this case I textured it with a magnolia leaf – from the tree in our yard. Both the top and bottom layer of the cage have this texture – so organic!
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Argentium Silver is a high quality silver with germanium added. Argentium silver is whiter, harder, slower to tarnish, purer (nickel-free) and has a higher silver content of 935 (sterling is 925)