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This 90 carat handcrafted labradorite pendant is created swirling and shaping gunmetal copperwire by hand, adding labradorite chips and Swarovski crystals to enhance the natural beauty and shape of the stone.
It measures 1 1/4" across and 2 1/2" top to tip including the bail.
The bail is designed to be large enough to accommodate your favorite chain, choker or cord, not included.
Labradorite's are used very often by the fairies. The stone gives spells extra power, and helps you find inner peace when meditating. But when you look at the stone, you will have no doubt that it holds great magic, it shimmers in the light, with all the colours of the rainbow. Pictures can never give fully credit to a stone this beautiful.
Materials** Pure oxidized copper, handmade clasp, Labradorite..
week#3 - about me - abstract
I am fascinated with stones, rocks, gems. I collect (buy) some pieces for jewellery making, some just to hold and look at, like this chunk of labradorite. So much to see, when you look closely, so many beautiful patterns, colours, shapes etc. I was one of those kids who always came home from the beach with pockets full of stones, and I guess I haven't really grown up all that much :)
Labradorite from the Precambrian of Finland.
A mineral is a naturally-occurring, solid, inorganic, crystalline substance having a fairly definite chemical composition and having fairly definite physical properties. At its simplest, a mineral is a naturally-occurring solid chemical. Currently, there are over 5600 named and described minerals - about 200 of them are common and about 20 of them are very common. Mineral classification is based on anion chemistry. Major categories of minerals are: elements, sulfides, oxides, halides, carbonates, sulfates, phosphates, and silicates.
The silicates are the most abundant and chemically complex group of minerals. All silicates have silica as the basis for their chemistry. "Silica" refers to SiO2 chemistry. The fundamental molecular unit of silica is one small silicon atom surrounded by four large oxygen atoms in the shape of a triangular pyramid - this is the silica tetrahedron - SiO4. Each oxygen atom is shared by two silicon atoms, so only half of the four oxygens "belong" to each silicon. The resulting formula for silica is thus SiO2, not SiO4.
The simplest & most abundant silicate mineral in the Earth's crust is quartz (SiO2). All other silicates have silica + impurities. Many silicates have a significant percentage of aluminum (the aluminosilicates).
Feldspar is a group of common silicate minerals. Feldspars are silicate minerals having one-fourth of all the silicons in SiO2 replaced by aluminum (Si4O8 to (Si3Al)O8). When this happens, the (Si3Al)O8 has a -1 electric charge. The charge is satisfied by the addition of one or more metals. The (Si3Al)O8- structure has relatively large holes, and the only metals that tend to stay in these holes are: K (potassium), Na (sodium), Ca (calcium), Cs (cesium), Ba (barium), Sr (strontium), and Pb (lead). Of these, K & Na & Ca are the most common metals that enter the matrix. Sometimes, several different metals enter the structure, resulting in "garbage can minerals".
Chemical analyses of feldspars show that they range in composition from K-feldspar to Na-feldspar and from Na-feldspar to Ca-feldspar. Mineralogists have thus established two "families" of feldspars. There is no chemical gradient between K-feldspar and Ca-feldspar.
The sodium- and calcium-feldspars are called plagioclase ("plag" for short). Six different mineral names are available for the plagioclase feldspars: albite, oligoclase, andesine, labradorite, bytownite, and anorthite. Albite is ~pure sodium feldspar (NaAlSi3O8) and anorthite is ~pure calcium feldspar (CaAl2Si2O8). The other mentioned minerals are plagioclase feldspars having a mix of sodium and calcium. The pure end-members are whitish-colored. The plagioclase feldspars having a mix of sodium and calcium tend to be light gray to dark gray to mottled gray. Some have a spectacular play of color.
Seen here is labradorite plagioclase. It displays iridescent colors when tilted at certain angles to the light - this property is called labradorescence. Gem-quality samples are called spectrolite.
The specimen is a partial single crystal from anorthosite, a coarsely-crystalline, intrusive igneous rock dominated by plagioclase feldspar. Anorthosite is an uncommon rock on Earth, but is abundant on the Moon. The sample comes from a gabbro-anorthosite body in Finland's Wiborg Batholith. Mineral percentages reported from the intrusion: 81% labradorite, 10% pyroxene, 4% quartz, and 5% other minerals.
Geologic unit: 1 x 2 square kilometer gabbro-anorthosite body in the central Wiborg Batholith, Baltic Shield/Fennoscandian Shield, late Paleoproterozoic, 1.633 Ga
Locality: attributed to a quarry at Ylijärvi (= Geological Survey of Finland map 3133, sheet 1, grid coordinates 6740.20-35467.50), ~6 kilometers southwest of Ylämaa village, southern Kymi Province, southern Finland
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Photo gallery of albite:
www.mindat.org/gallery.php?min=96
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Photo gallery of oligoclase:
www.mindat.org/gallery.php?min=2976
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Photo gallery of andesine:
www.mindat.org/gallery.php?min=220
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Photo gallery of labradorite:
www.mindat.org/gallery.php?min=2308
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Photo gallery of bytownite:
www.mindat.org/gallery.php?min=815
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Photo gallery of anorthite:
This is a new ring with a new type of setting. On this, instead of a traditional bezel setting, I used a much heavier wire and shaped it to a very tight fit. My initial thought was to cut notches into the bezel to push over onto the stone but once I had the stone in place, this seemed unnecessary-- the stone was so firmly pressed into the setting that it was not going to come out. I like the way the stone is framed by both the silver of the wall that holds it and the negative space between the stone and that same wall.
This ring features a 15mm square labradorite cab that is relatively flat on top and has an amazing blue flash when viewed at just the right angle. The 3/8" wide band is impressed with an intricate flower and scroll pattern that compliments the stone nicely.
This ring is a size 7 1/2.
Labradorite from the Precambrian of Finland.
A mineral is a naturally-occurring, solid, inorganic, crystalline substance having a fairly definite chemical composition and having fairly definite physical properties. At its simplest, a mineral is a naturally-occurring solid chemical. Currently, there are over 5600 named and described minerals - about 200 of them are common and about 20 of them are very common. Mineral classification is based on anion chemistry. Major categories of minerals are: elements, sulfides, oxides, halides, carbonates, sulfates, phosphates, and silicates.
The silicates are the most abundant and chemically complex group of minerals. All silicates have silica as the basis for their chemistry. "Silica" refers to SiO2 chemistry. The fundamental molecular unit of silica is one small silicon atom surrounded by four large oxygen atoms in the shape of a triangular pyramid - this is the silica tetrahedron - SiO4. Each oxygen atom is shared by two silicon atoms, so only half of the four oxygens "belong" to each silicon. The resulting formula for silica is thus SiO2, not SiO4.
The simplest & most abundant silicate mineral in the Earth's crust is quartz (SiO2). All other silicates have silica + impurities. Many silicates have a significant percentage of aluminum (the aluminosilicates).
Feldspar is a group of common silicate minerals. Feldspars are silicate minerals having one-fourth of all the silicons in SiO2 replaced by aluminum (Si4O8 to (Si3Al)O8). When this happens, the (Si3Al)O8 has a -1 electric charge. The charge is satisfied by the addition of one or more metals. The (Si3Al)O8- structure has relatively large holes, and the only metals that tend to stay in these holes are: K (potassium), Na (sodium), Ca (calcium), Cs (cesium), Ba (barium), Sr (strontium), and Pb (lead). Of these, K & Na & Ca are the most common metals that enter the matrix. Sometimes, several different metals enter the structure, resulting in "garbage can minerals".
Chemical analyses of feldspars show that they range in composition from K-feldspar to Na-feldspar and from Na-feldspar to Ca-feldspar. Mineralogists have thus established two "families" of feldspars. There is no chemical gradient between K-feldspar and Ca-feldspar.
The sodium- and calcium-feldspars are called plagioclase ("plag" for short). Six different mineral names are available for the plagioclase feldspars: albite, oligoclase, andesine, labradorite, bytownite, and anorthite. Albite is ~pure sodium feldspar (NaAlSi3O8) and anorthite is ~pure calcium feldspar (CaAl2Si2O8). The other mentioned minerals are plagioclase feldspars having a mix of sodium and calcium. The pure end-members are whitish-colored. The plagioclase feldspars having a mix of sodium and calcium tend to be light gray to dark gray to mottled gray. Some have a spectacular play of color.
Seen here is labradorite plagioclase. It displays iridescent colors when tilted at certain angles to the light - this property is called labradorescence. Gem-quality samples are called spectrolite.
The specimen is a partial single crystal from anorthosite, a coarsely-crystalline, intrusive igneous rock dominated by plagioclase feldspar. Anorthosite is an uncommon rock on Earth, but is abundant on the Moon. The sample comes from a gabbro-anorthosite body in Finland's Wiborg Batholith. Mineral percentages reported from the intrusion: 81% labradorite, 10% pyroxene, 4% quartz, and 5% other minerals.
Geologic unit: 1 x 2 square kilometer gabbro-anorthosite body in the central Wiborg Batholith, Baltic Shield/Fennoscandian Shield, late Paleoproterozoic, 1.633 Ga
Locality: attributed to a quarry at Ylijärvi (= Geological Survey of Finland map 3133, sheet 1, grid coordinates 6740.20-35467.50), ~6 kilometers southwest of Ylämaa village, southern Kymi Province, southern Finland
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Photo gallery of albite:
www.mindat.org/gallery.php?min=96
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Photo gallery of oligoclase:
www.mindat.org/gallery.php?min=2976
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Photo gallery of andesine:
www.mindat.org/gallery.php?min=220
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Photo gallery of labradorite:
www.mindat.org/gallery.php?min=2308
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Photo gallery of bytownite:
www.mindat.org/gallery.php?min=815
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Photo gallery of anorthite:
this pretty cab had fire on one half, so I used some wire detail to make the other side more attractive.
Labradorite and sterling silver
i started with a very large, blue and green flash labradorite cab that i came across and loved.
after setting the gorgeous stone in sterling silver, i added a lovely sterling silver moon goddess dangle ...
she is hung on a triple strand necklace to give it a nice layered effect ...
one strand (the longest), is holding the large pendant and crystal quartz tear shaped beads
the middle strand is adorned with faceted labradorite beads that are full of blue and green and gold flash
the third and shortest strand is adorned with faceted rondell, blue flash beads ...
Please read my profile for more information about my craft.
This 120 carat handcrafted Labradorite pendant is created swirling and shaping gun metal copper wire by hand, adding Labradorite chips to enhance the natural beauty and shape of the stone. This taupe fledspar stone has a spectacular blue flash when exposed to light and is very luminescent.
It measures 2" across and 3" top to tip including the bail.
The bail is designed to be large enough to accommodate your favorite chain, choker or cord. Black leather cord necklace included.
All purchases are nicely packaged in a gift box.
Labradorite's healing effects:
Labradorite said to represent the "Temple of the Stars", It brings the light of other planetary beings to soul of the user. The labradoresence is a luminescence, derived from extra-terrestrial origin, which is enclosed in the mineral to bring the galactic evolved energies from other worlds to the Earth Plane. It assists one to traverse changes, attracting strength and perseverance. It can help to provide clarity to the inner sight it also enhances patience and an inner knowing of the right time. Labradorite is a stone of transformation. It clears, balances and protects the aura. It helps provide clarity and insight into your destiny, as well as attract success. Used for dream recall and finding ways to use dreams in daily life. Reduces stress. Labradorite increases intuition, psychic development, esoteric wisdom, helps with subconscious issues and provides mental illumination.
Chakras: Cosmic Gateway, Crown, Frontal, Soul Star, Stellar Gateway, Third Eye, Universal Gateway
Astrological sign: Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Pisces
Labradorite and Oval Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Pink Sapphire Accent / Sterling Silver Bali Drop wired on 925 Sterling Silver ~ Handmade Jewelry ~ Starlite Jewelry Designs
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Wow.. In this vivid LUXE wirework ring, a stunning AAA grade Blue Green Fire Labradorite gemstone, with its iridescent flashes of blues, greens, and golds is accentuated with a gorgeous AAA grade Pyrope Garnet Faceted gemstone. Together they are intricately woven with Sterling Silver wire completely around a handcrafted Sterling Silver spiral ring frame. The ring is then oxidized and polished to give a subtle patina to the silver and add contrast to the wirework.
(In my LUXE Collection, all jewelry is made with the highest quality A - AAAA grade precious and semi-precious gemstones wrapped and set with genuine 925 sterling silver, 930 Argentium silver and/or 14K gold-filled wire.)
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I'm starting a set called "These are a few of my favorite things ~2013" ~ I will be uploading a lot of images to end this calendar year... and then I'll be off flickr until June 2014. I'll be beginning a creative project this new year that I want to fully emerge into, hence my Flickr outlet will need to take a back seat for a bit....
6mm labradorite rondelles are nestled among a sterling silver wire wrapped shank. 2mm sterling silver beads accent the design. The ring was then tumbled to a shine.
Labradorite and Oval Freshwater Pearls with Pink Sapphire Accent / Sterling Silver Bali Drop wired on 925 Sterling Silver / Necklace Jewelry ~ Starlite Jewelry Designs ~ Custom Orders by Request
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