This truly stunning necklace features a gorgeous Dendritic Agate doublet set in a unique setting made from a silver setting with an organic border of 18k gold. The silver has been oxidized and buffed to give it a soft glow that makes the perfect contrast to the warmth of the gold. It hangs from a bow-shaped bale made from solid 18k gold. The pendant hangs from a 14k gold-fill elongated cable chain with a handmade hook and eye clasp. 18" - other lengths available upon request (1" longer lengths will have an upcharge).
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The dendritic agate in this necklace is also called Shazar stone, found exclusively in the Ken River in the Banda district of India. It is characterized by its organic inclusions that paint images of breathtaking natural landscapes. The name Shazar comes from the Arabic word “Sazar”, meaning tree.
The fascinating inclusions are formed when two or more chalcedony stones trap a piece of fossilized fungus, and the fungus produces an acid or base secretion that causes the agate to become translucent and simultaneously bind it all together. Different colors may appear in Shazar stone, such as black and orange-red, and are caused by inclusions of iron and manganese. Some refer to Shazar stone as the Stone of Plentitude and believe it brings abundance and richness in all areas of life.
