Eudialyte and Ruby Copper Pendant
This unique, one of a kind pendant was created using copper sheet for the pendant. A 4mm lab created ruby has been bezel set in sterling silver on the bail. A stunning 31mm x 21mm Eudialyte Gemstone cabochon has been bezel set in sterling silver on the base which has been hammered for texture and patina added for contrast.. The pendant is 2 inches x 1.6 inches and comes on an 18 inch faux leather cord with a 2 inch extender.
Eudialyte is a complex silicate mineral that most commonly forms in granular patterns. It is usually found within coarse grained rocks and contains calcium, cerium, sodium, iron, manganese, zirconium, and yttrium. This stone ranges in color from pink and red to brown, violet, and even green; sometimes with inclusions of Black Tourmaline.
It was first discovered in Greenland by F. Stromeyer in 1819 and was named after the Greek words eu dialytos meaning, “well decomposable” or “easily dissolved”. This name is in reference to its easy solubility in acids. It is also somewhat delicate with a hardness ranging from 5-5.5. The most prestigious Eudialyte comes out of Greenland, Russia, and Canada, but can also be found in Madagascar and US.