black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant
black tourmaline in quartz orb captured in 18k gold pendant

Captured ® Black Tourmaline in Quartz Orb Pendant

$1,290.00
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Black tourmaline threads embedded within crystal clear quartz — formed over millennia and Captured® in 18k gold. Dark, elemental, and entirely its own.

Made to order and will ship in ~2 weeks.

18k gold, black tourmaline in quartz. 16.5mm orb, 20mm with setting.

For collectors who prefer flexibility when buying pieces priced $2500 and up, arrangements for 2-4 payment installments are available. Contact Hilary to discuss options. 

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About the stone: Tourmaline

A single mineral family with a stunning array of colors. A single crystal may grow with several distinct color zones, creating dramatic transitions. The only common mineral to form three-sided prisms. Saturated, varied, singular.

Type
Boron silicate group
Mohs hardness
7–7.5
Colors & varieties
Every color; pink (rubellite), green (verdelite), bicolor and watermelon, black (schorl)
Origins
Brazil, Nigeria, Mozambique, Afghanistan, United States (Maine, California, historic)
Birthstone
October
Anniversary
8th
Care
Tourmaline is usually stable enough to withstand light and most chemicals, but heat can be damaging. It is best cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft brush The use of ultrasonic and steam cleaners is not recommended.
About the stone: Quartz

The cornerstone of the mineral world, anything but plain in the right hands. Enhydro quartz seals ancient water inside; rutilated and tourmalinated quartz suspend golden or black needles; dendritic quartz grows fern gardens of manganese.

Type
Silicon dioxide (macrocrystalline)
Mohs hardness
7
Colors & varieties
Rock crystal; enhydro (water-bearing), rutilated (golden needles), tourmalinated (black needles), dendritic, iron-included
Origins
Brazil, Madagascar, the Himalayas; found worldwide
Care
Can be soaked for 10 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water and mild soap. Use a soft-bristled brush to scrub, if needed. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry completely. Avoid harsh chemicals, steam or ultrasonic cleaners.
Orbs

The Orbs Collection

Most jewelry has a distinguishable front and back, but these otherworldly gemstone orbs command attention from every angle. Full spheres of stone bound in hand-formed frames, so the depth of color reads in the round. An orb turns with you and the light follows.