This necklace features a cabochon of Brecciated Mookaite. The cabochon is encased in .999 fine silver and is seated on .925 sterling silver. The bail is a simple sterling silver wire loop for an elegant look. The pendant hangs from an 18 inch long sterling silver cable chain with a lobster clasp and a 2 inch extender. All jump rings have been soldered closed for safety.
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For my fellow rock geeks: This necklace features a Brecciated Mookaite cabochone. Mookaite that has been fractured and recemented together by the pressures of nature is called Brecciated Mookaite. It has the appearance of a mosaic. Mookaite is found in the outback of Western Australia.
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materials: fine silver, sterling silver, Brecciated Mookaite
dimensions: pendant is 1 3/16" (30.2 mm) tall by 1 1/4" (31.75 mm) wide; chain is 18" (457 mm) long with a 2 inch (50.8 mm) extender.
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Please keep in mind that all pieces of jewelry from Tabby Cat are handmade using natural gemstones. Handmade means that there may be marks from the tools used in the process of making the setting. Natural gemstones are just that- natural. They may have pits in the surface or inclusions visible in transparent and translucent stones. These things just add to the charm of piece.