Gold-Plated Crystal Heart Pendant

Gold-Plated Crystal Heart Pendant

Brazilian Handicrafts:

Discover our range of handcrafted stone necklaces from Brazil, combining the natural elegance of the stones with local craftsmanship. Each necklace is carefully crafted to showcase the beauty of the minerals. The finishes are made from brass for a golden effect. Our necklaces are available with 45 cm leather cords. Steel clasp. You can also purchase the pendant on its own.

Quartz:

It is one of the most abundant gemstones on Earth. The origin of the word ‘quartz’ is uncertain. The first theory suggests it may derive from the term ‘quaterz’ or ‘quaderz’, which, until the 16th century, referred to lower-quality minerals. Another hypothesis suggests it may be a contraction of the German word ‘gewärz’, meaning ‘growth’ or ‘sprout’. The term ‘crystal’, meanwhile, comes from the Latin ‘crystallum’, meaning ‘ice’, 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 extremely diverse, comprising varieties such as amethyst (purple), citrine (yellow), aventurine (green or orange), rose quartz and many others. Each has its own 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, notably 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.