Blue Quartz Pendant, 15mm

Faceted Blue Quartz Pendant

Dyed stone. 

Our Silver & Semi-Precious Stone Jewellery Collection:

Immerse yourself in the natural and timeless splendour of our collection of jewellery featuring semi-precious stones and silver. Carefully set in elegant mountings, these pieces combine the classic refinement of silver with the unique hues of the cut stones.Whether for a special occasion or everyday wear, our fine gemstone and silver jewellery adds a touch of sophistication and charm to your style whilst capturing the natural beauty of the gemstones. Let yourself be charmed by this natural and luminous collection, which will add a touch of elegance to your look.Available with a 45 cm chain. Pendant dimensions: 15 x 5 mm 

Quartz:

It is one of the most abundant gemstones on Earth. The origin of the word ‘quartz’ is uncertain. One theory suggests it may derive from the term ‘quaterz’ or ‘quaderz’, which, until the 16th century, referred to lower-quality minerals.Another theory suggests it comes from a contraction of the German word ‘gewärz’, meaning ‘growth’ or ‘sprout’. The term ‘crystal’, meanwhile, comes from the Latin ‘crystallum’, meaning ‘ice’. This is due to its resemblance to frozen water. Quartz is characterised by its transparency. From a mineralogical point of view, quartz is composed of silicon dioxide.The quartz family is highly diverse, comprising varieties such as amethyst (purple), citrine (yellow), aventurine (green or orange), rose quartz and many others. Each has its own unique properties! One of the interesting properties of quartz is its piezoelectricity: it can generate an electric charge in response to mechanical pressure. This characteristic makes it useful in many scientific and technological applications, particularly quartz watches.Quartz is of great importance in geology, as it is often associated with significant rock formations, such as gold veins and mineral deposits. The main quartz deposits are found in Brazil, although quartz is found all over the world.