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Kyanite Necklace with Freeform 14K Gold Pietersite Diamond Enhancer Pendant

$1,580per set
£1,196.70per set
€1,374.37per set
CA$2,214.10per set
A$2,407.17per set
CHF 1,276.28per set
MX$28,855.86per set
NOK 16,220.92per set
SEK 14,860.56per set
DKK 10,271.69per set

About the Item

This freeform clip-on enhancer pendant showcases a faceted slice of pietersite. One of our favorite opaque stones, pietersite (named after the dude who first identified it in 1962) is a type of chalcedony boasting incredible rich, shimmery color.* The frame, in polished 14 karat gold wire, has pavé diamond "leaves" plus a smattering of prong-set diamonds for a total diamond weight of around 0.20 carats. Eytan rates the diamonds clean and bright, probably at least VS2 clarity and G-H color. All diamonds are full cut and, given the age of the piece (and the fact that a few of them fluoresce), we can guarantee the diamonds are natural (i.e., earth-mined). The pendant has an enhancer bale so it can be clipped on to strands of pearls or other thick necklaces. Speaking of which, the pendant comes with a beaded necklace of 4mm kyanite and rutilated quartz which we think complements the pendant beautifully. It's 18" long and has a 14 karat gold ball clasp. This pendant came into our store as part of an estate and it probably dates from the 1990's or early 2000's. It is marked, but not legibly; we can make out "585 14K" but the maker's mark is a mystery. Weights Measurements: Pendant length: 2 inches Pendent width: 1 inch Pietersite weight: approximately 14 carats Pendant weight: 6.55 grams Necklace length: just under 18" Necklace thickness: approximately 4mm *Pietersite is a type of chalcedony similar in many ways to tigers eye. Tigers eye is extremely common, but still notable for its golden, shimmery streaks. This property is called chatoyancy and it's caused by some secret squirrel sauce called (we kid you not) crocidolite. Pietersite, which is much less common, is like tigers eye on steroids with some crack thrown in. It displays "chaotic chatoyancy" because of the way the crocidolite is introduced. So instead of streaks, you get bold, painterly strokes. You also get incredible color with ethereal mixtures of blues and browns. The original pietersite mine, in Namibia, produced the gem whose specific properties have been registered in the UK by ol' Mr. Pieters. This mine was tapped out by the mid-1990's. Namibian pietersite is now fairly hard to come by. A very similar material was mined in Xichuan, China since the mid-1960's but not introduced to the gem market until 1993, at which point Xichuan was hailed as the second source of pietersite. Gemology nerds note that the Chinese stone is not identical to the Namibian original but for commercial purposes, "pietersite" refers to both the Namibian original and the Chinese variation. Note that the Chinese mine tapped out by 2010, but there was more of it to begin with than in Namibia, so there is still a modest supply of polished Chinese material available on the market.
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
  • Stone Cut:
  • Weight:
    6.5 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (50.8 mm)Width: 1 in (25.4 mm)Length: 17.7 in (449.58 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 2000
  • Condition:
    Polished. Pendant is in excellent condition and does not appear to have seen much wear. The beads and stringing are new. The 14 karat gold clasp is recycled and fully functional.
  • Seller Location:
    Sherman Oaks, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: FD05981stDibs: LU1673127584432

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