Malachite Stalactite Slice Sterling Silver Necklace Pendant With or Without Chain One of a Kind Ready to Ship Handmade
$365.94
About the pendant:
•Made by hand by me in my Vancouver, Canada home studio
•Multi-ringed, polished slice of a malachite stalactite
•Overall length of pendant including bail is 40 mm
•Body of pendant measures 30 mm x 25 mm
•Solid sterling and fine silver
•Multi-texture: polished bezel body, faceted prongs, file-faceted bail, radial-cut textured back
•Overall chain necklace length approximately 24.5"
•Solid sterling silver 2.5 mm wide paperclip-link chain (can be purchased with pendant) oxidized and burnished
•Hand-forged sterling hook and eye closure
•All metals fully recycled, gemstone ethically sourced and cut
•Stone purchased directly from the cutter
***Please note: if you would like to order the chain, it will be made for you upon order. Please add an additional two weeks onto the time it will take me to get your order ready to ship.
About the stone:
This pendant is built around a gorgeous, highly polished slice of a malachite stalactite, in cross-section. The slice has its natural ''living edge", which means it does have some irregularities around its outer edge. I placed one of the prongs over this gentle divot in the stone, so it is not all that eye-catching.
About the metalwork:
•Hand-fabricated of sterling and fine silver
•All silver components were triple-oxidized using Black Max, and then tumbled for hours in order to set in and burnish the oxidization. Like all oxidization, this is a patina/surface finish, and this can change, wear, and burnish in time. How quickly that happens depends on your body chemistry and how you wear/care for the jewellery. Reach out if you have questions.
•Handmade bail is formed of heavy faceted sterling silver
•The back of the pendant is stamped 925 to indicate this is sterling silver
•You can buy this pendant with or without the 24.5" sterling silver chain. The chain closes in my signature hand-built hook and eye closure. If you want a heavier or different type of chain, let me know, and I can custom make one for you.
Returns & Exchanges
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom and personalized orders
I am always open to hearing your design ideas. Please contact me through the shop, or at treloar@telus.net to discuss design possibilities.
Sizing details
If you are unsure of your ring size, the best way to be sized accurately is by visiting two commercial jewelers. Please ensure they size you using their thin sizing tools- not the wide band sizing tools, nor by having you try on rings from their display.
If any questions arise around being properly sized, I am always happy to help- contact me through the shop, or at treloar@telus.net
Gift wrapping and packaging
I don’t provide a gift wrapping service. Rings and earrings ship in jewelry boxes that are hot foil stamped with the Specimental logo.
If the person for whom you are purchasing the piece shares your address, please be aware of the following: International export law dictates that the detailed contents of packages, and their value, be clearly marked on the outside of the package. This means that if they see the package before you do, they can easily tell what they are being gifted with.
Need secrecy for this delivery? The very best option is to have your package held for you at your closest Fed Ex store- if you are unsure of its location, I'm happy to help.
What about repairs and upkeep of your new jewelry- how does Specimental provide ongoing customer support?
Our hands are busy objects, and any ring worn on a finger can become accidentally damaged. All rings need regular maintenance. Make sure you are buying your raw diamond ring from a jeweler with the knowledge and experience needed to ensure your stone stays put. Ask them about their warranty and their repair/upkeep policy. Look at how frequently they work with raw diamonds, and assess whether they have the technical experience to create a ring that will last your lifetime.
I stand behind each piece of jewellery I make. If something goes wrong with your ring, at any time- you slam your finger in a drawer and crush the band, you break a prong, you smash and crack your stone- you can count on me to support you with the repair.
Recycled Gold
My gold is all recycled- the metal plant I purchase it from has been in business for over 100 years. They smelt their metals to the highest environmental standards, to cause the least impact on the environment. They do not deal with newly mined metals, as these metals cause much greater destruction to the environment.
There is no visible difference between recycled metals and newly-mined metals. There is also no difference as far as the karat of the metals go- 18k recycled gold is exactly the same in constitution as 18k newly mined gold. The vast majority of my clients prefer their metals recycled, as environmental impact is of concern when choosing the perfect piece of jewelry.
Can Specimental reuse my old stones and recycle my gold?
I can use your heirloom stones in a new design. The stones must be pulled from their settings and checked for stability by a professional jeweler prior to shipping them to me. I cannot recycle your gold. I am not set up to smelt gold in the studio, so am not able to melt down your old gold pieces for you.
Rush Orders
My current production times are listed in my shop announcement. If you need something more quickly, please get in touch via the shop, or at treloar@telus.net
Depending upon my work and family schedule, I am happy to accommodate your rush orders. There is no additional charge for a rush order. However, please do get in touch prior to ordering to discuss your deadline with me.
Can I order a ring with a different stone, wider band, different texture, or in a different colour/karat of gold?
Yes! All of my pieces are completely hand fabricated in the studio by me, from raw materials. I am able to create any of my designs with any stone, in any composition. In short, you can have your ring absolutely any way you like it. Contact me through the shop, or via treloar@telus.net to get the discussion around your perfect piece of jewelry started.
Why buy your raw diamond ring from Specimental?
A raw diamond is an exceptionally difficult stone to set properly. Their unique shape means that a custom setting needs to be fabricated for each and every stone. The way in which the setting is closed around the diamond must be approached in a very particular fashion.
I began setting these stones into my rings in 2009, when only a small handful of jewelers were working with this type of stone. As the appeal of raw diamonds has exploded, countless numbers of jewelers are now incorporating them into their designs. I have set thousands of raw diamonds into my pieces since then. Please check out my client feedback, as a testament to my workmanship and design skills: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Specimental?ref=hdr_shop_menu#reviews