Chalcedony Necklaces
Chalcedony is a sub-species of quartz - a beautiful stone which comes in different colours, but for jewelry blue is probably the most commonly used. Blue chalcedony looks especially pretty with sterling silver or white gold. I love to use chalcedony because it so often has such a lovely "glow" no matter what the color. Below are bracelets, necklaces, and earrings in yellow, brown, red, pink, lilac, and several colours in between.
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Blue Velvet
189.99
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Midday in Maputo
From the African Rhythms Collection is a necklace made of reddish-brown chalcedony. This chalcedony is in the form of perfectly faceted ovals (almost a checkerboard faceting); the sterling silver focal pieces channel Africa with their dotted and zigzag patterns recalling early Bantu designs. It's a simple necklace, but with a strong presence. All sterling silver and genuine chalcedony gemstones. 93.99
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The Allure of Flowers
Lovely aqua chalcedony faceted nuggets form the basis of this necklace that is accented with sterling silver. Deep rosy pink faceted chalcedony buttons act as a foil for the aqua chalcedony and echo the colours of the lampwork beads. Beautiful with a deep pink dress or a cream outfit! 141.99
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Flamboyance
Huge flat, faceted slabs of chalcedony give this necklace heft; artist's lampwork beads give it a feminine touch. Very pretty sterling silver beads from Bali are some that you won't see everyday - hand-decorated. The chalcedony ranges from aqua to pale greens and an even paler creamy yellow. Let us know whether you prefer a toggle clasp or another clasp of your choice. Personal favorite! 157.99
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Sea Breeze Caress
In northern Brazil, about a two-hour drive south of Recife and the quaint Colonial town of Olinda, there is a place called Maragogi. It is in Pernambuco, the place where cashews come from. You can lie on the beach while cool breezes waft over your body and little sand crabs play underneath your lounge chair. There is absolutely nothing to do but relax and let the soft wind play gently with your hair, and look across the sea and think of Africa, so far away, yet once joined to this very beach. In the evening,the beautiful Brazilian women dress for dinner, gemstone necklaces shining against their tanned skin, dangling earrings dripping from their ears. Chalcedony necklace made with Peruvian aqua chalcedony, smooth nuggets that shine with translucence in the light. They are accented with borosilicate lampwork beads, handmade, with deep swirling colours under a layer of clear glass. A "watch chain" strand hangs from one side of the necklace to other, little flower charms dangling. On the shorter end, three lengths of chain drop down dangling more flowers and a single dragonfly, all in sterling. Closure is an S-clasp from the Thai Karen Hill Tribes, decorated with a sterling sea shell. Imprinted sterling chain and charms are front the Karen Hill Tribes; intricate sterling beads are from Bali. 239.99
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Luminosity
I'm in love with these strangely colored lilac-mauvey faceted chalcedony rectangles. They have a wonderful glow and translucent quality; the artist's lampwork beads emphasize the lilac color of the beads and their luminous look. Tiny Thai Karen Hill Tribe beads are between each of the elements of the necklace. You will love these gemstones! 97.99
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