Binghamite Necklace, Minnesota Silkstone, Binghamite, Rare MN Gift

This is a Minnesota binghamite/silk stone necklace in solid silver. Binghamite is a rare stone typically found in the iron range but we've found it in areas in Wisconsin as well. It's an iron ore similar to iron bound jasper or jaspelite but with different colors. This piece has quite a bit of iron in it (the gunmetal grey color) and subdued yellow. Similar to agates this stone is very dependent upon light to show all of it's color and shine, it reveals itself in bright sunlight and is subdued in dim/indoor light. I made this stone from a piece of rough I found when out rockhounding. I cut the stone in a domed teardrop and set it in solid .925 sterling silver.  The back of the pendant and bail are made with my recycled sterling silver (hand forged, formed and textured). I found this stone on a trail in the woods so I chose a pine forest design for the back. The pictured chain is solid sterling silver and is 20 inches in length. The pendant measures about 1.21 inches tall or 30 x 14 in mm. This will ship in a jewelry box ready for gifting. Pictured necklace holder/other props are not included. If you love the pendant but don't need a chain please choose the Pendant NO Chain option. The bail opening is about 2.9 mm. 

Our stones are mirror polished and so there will be reflections in the pictures. We take pictures in direct bright light that simulates what your stone will look like in direct sunlight. Stones look very different in low or artificial light. If it's dark when you receive them you can use the flashlight feature on your smart phone to see what they will look like in daylight. If you are new to semi precious stones please understand that these stones are natural and were found or dug from the earth. These are not faceted altered or manmade stones you see in stores. Natural stones (especially agates) may have features that would be considered flaws in a faceted stone or manufactured stone. Natural stones can have internal fractures, natural holes or geode areas. If there are features we as professional lapidary artists feel may detract from a stone we do our best to describe them in the listing description and show them in the pictures.We charge based on size and quality of the stone as well as market factors. We don’t dabble in the art of stone cutting. Brain is a full time lapidary artist so if you buy from us you are buying a high quality stone made by an experienced professional artist. We are a legitimate small business licensed as an LLC in Wisconsin. Our business mission is to create happiness through our art.

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