Faceted Green Onyx Sterling Silver Pendant

There is a quietness to green onyx that other stones rarely manage: a depth that neither shouts nor retreats. This pendant is carved from a single faceted green onyx cabochon, its planes cut to catch light at gradual angles rather than brilliant ones, lending the stone the cool, still quality of water seen through glass. Sterling silver wraps the stone in a setting that is precise without being severe, the metal burnished to a satin finish that complements the onyx rather than competing with it. The piece stands 1.3 inches (approximately 3.3 cm) tall and 0.5 inches (approximately 1.3 cm) wide, a slender vertical silhouette that sits neatly at the collarbone. At 10 grams, the weight is present enough to feel considered, never burdensome. Silver jewellery of this restrained character belongs to a long tradition of artisan silversmithing practised across Rajasthan and the Deccan, where the stone does the speaking and the setting simply holds the conversation. Wear it on a fine silver chain with a cream silk kurta for an afternoon gathering where understatement is the point. It moves equally well over a simple white linen blouse for a working day that asks for a quiet, personal note rather than ornament. The pendant arrives in free size, designed to suit any chain gauge already in your collection. Sterling silver at this weight and finish polishes back easily and rewards a little care with a long life.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 1.3 inch Height
  0.5 inch Width
• Weight: 10.0 g
• SKU: JZZ43