Pendant, Wire-wrapped Tourmaline "Tree"

Item Description

The famous quote from John Sinkankas was "gems are minerals after all". In our continued efforts to promote the importance of gemstones for ALL collectors, we want to give mineral collectors a chance at a rare cut stone that complements a choice mineral specimen from a classic locality. Some of the finest mineral collections in the world are accompanied by gemstones that either complete a "rough and cut" set for certain specimens, or simply show the beauty of particular species when they are faceted. We are offering this piece as an opportunity for collectors to expand their horizons and purchase piece that would supplement crystallized specimens in their collections. I think it is important for collectors to know that faceted stones can expand one's interests in minerals and can add a certain reverence to the hobby of collecting minerals. This is a unique piece of jewelry! This piece features dozens of different colored Tourmaline stones, which are set into a totally one-of-a-kind "Tree"-shaped pendant. The metal in this pendant is silver-coated brass, but not solid Sterling Silver. The piece has kind of a Native American feel to it, and the design is unlike any piece of jewelry that I have seen. The stones have an attractive color, and you can tell some effort went into making this piece! The "branches" of the tree are wires which pierce through the center of each stone and are attached around the perimeter of the outer circle of the pendant. The piece does NOT come with a chain. A cool pendant that will certainly be a conversation piece for the person who wears it. Enjoy!