MEDLEY - Mosaic Magnesite Necklace, Black Onyx Turquoise Handmade Jewelry Gift

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Definitely not your run of the mill black and white jewelry, the MEDLEY handmade necklace is filled with delightfully unexpected tiny splashes of color. Perfect for either dress up or dress down, the one of a kind beauty is created with unique mosaic magnesite rounds, faceted turquoise rondelles, black onyx rondelles and sterling silver. Magnesite is a real gemstone that is naturally white or off white in color with either gray or brown matrix. Since the stone is easily dyed, it can be found in many colors. Mosaic magnesite, however, is a composite stone made from magnesite chips (that would otherwise be thrown away) and a hard resin binder. The composite is normally formed into a block, and then beads, pendants and other shapes are carefully cut from it. The binder in these stones is gray which perfectly highlights the natural white color. For added interest, a medley of dyed magnesite chips were added into the binder, creating eye catching beads with bits of turquoise, medium creamy brown, reddish brown and dark brown. Each bead is unique, some with several flecks of different colors and some are beautifully white and gray. Between each round bead are small black onyx rondelles separated from the mosaic magnesite by 2 mm sterling silver beads.

Black onyx and sterling silver beads finish the back of the necklace. For an unexpected surprise, a genuine turquoise rondelle was added to each side of the necklace just after the last mosaic magnesite bead. Since the turquoise is faceted, they add surprising, subtle sparkle to the overall design. A sterling silver hook clasp with granulated dot decoration securely fastens the necklace when worn. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the MEDLEY gemstone necklace is a perfect gift idea for the woman who adores wearing unique, one of a kind artisan jewelry.

+ Mosaic magnesite rounds: app. 10 mm
+ Faceted turquoise rondelles: app. 6 mm x 4 mm
+ Black onyx rondelles: app. 5 mm x 3 mm
+ Metal: sterling silver
+ Clasp: sterling silver hook clasp set
+ Length: app. 18.25” / 46.4 cm

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