Elegant in black and white, this necklace centers on a raven pendant, carved from a single piece of black and white agate. Snow quartz coin beads are hand-knotted on black silk with black agate rondelles and sterling silver Bali beads. The bail that attaches the pendant to the necklace is also sterling silver, as is the clasp. Including the clasp, this necklace is roughly 22 inches long.
Disclosure: Please note that the display mannequin in the photo is about half-human scale; the necklace has been draped around the back of the mannequin to simulate how the necklace would hang. Please refer to the other photos for a picture of the entire necklace and an indication of scale. Like all of my jewelry, this necklace is not intended for use by persons under 13.
About the stones:
AGATE: Agate is a form of silicon dioxide (quartz) and is usually formed as nodules in volcanic deposits. Its characteristic banding and translucency distinguishes it from related stones in the chalcedony family. Agate is a hard stone, with a Mohs hardness of 7. Agates are supposed to make excellent “worry stones.”
QUARTZ: Quartz is silicon dioxide and is the second most common mineral in the earth’s crust. Many popular gemstones are forms of quartz, such as amethyst, carnelian, jasper and agate. Imagine a color or pattern, and there is probably a quartz to match. It is a hard mineral and takes a very good polish. White quartz, the most common variety, is sometimes called “snow quartz” or “milky quartz.”
