RARE, Gem Quality Rhodonite Pendants discount in Sterling - Natural Rhodonite Cabochons - Choice of 4

These pendants are made of very high-quality rhodonite cabochons. Gem Quality Rhodonite is rare. They are set in sterling silver. The last two stones, #5 & 6 are unset. They can be set in silver or gold. Stone 5, in 14k gold is $238.00 Stone 6, in gold is $202.00 Contact me for insurance on these gold pieces.

1. 2.65 ct, 11.6 x 5.7 mm

2. 1.55 ct, 9.5 x 5 mm

3. 2.5 ct, 9.3 x 6.3 mm

4. 1.71 ct, 8.4 x 6.3 mm

5. 2.6 ct, 11.9 x 6 mm

6. 1.45 ct, 10.5 x 5 mm

Shipping insurance is included according to the value of the item.

Rhodonite is a typically opaque gemstone commonly made into beads and cabochons. It is a rosy pink color with black banding, and clear gem-quality pieces are extremely rare. It was an important stone for carvings in aristocratic Russia, where ornamentation like tiles, bowls, pillars, and sculptures were popular. Sources are Russia, Australia, Japan, Madagascar, Sweden, Brazil, and Peru. Rhodonite also comes from the U.S. in New Jersey and Massachusetts. It is a fairly soft gemstone, so please take extra care to protect the stone from damage.

Rhodonite is the state gemstone of Massachusetts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodonite