Wisconsin Moonstone Necklace in Solid Sterling Silver

Wisconsin moonstone is one of the rarest moonstone types. Properly cut it can exhibit bright blue and sometimes purple flash.  I cut this larger size moonstone from a piece of rough moonstone from Wausau Wisconsin that we found ourselves at dig site. I cut my moonstones from rough orienting them so that they will flash as they move while being worn. I shaped this stone in a rounded rectangle with a flat surface. I crafted the setting that holds it from solid sterling silver using my hand forged and formed silver for the back. I added a northern pines texture to the back of this pendant before antiquing (intentional darkening) the silver to really bring out the patterns. Wisconsin moonstones always have natural imperfections within them so I like to stabilize the stones during cutting and polishing. The chain for this necklace is solid sterling silver and is 20 inches in length. The pendant measures about 1.63 inches tall or 42 x 25 in mm. I can swap out the silver chain with a black leather cord with silver components if you'd prefer that just send me an email. 

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 man made 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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Returns: Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. Buyer pays return shipping. Return shipping must have tracking. Email us to initiate a return.