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Teal Butterfly Labradorite Pendant
$188.00
1 in stock
How perfect, that a gemstone helper regarded as a strong transformational ally should have the image of a butterfly, the quintessential symbol of metamorphosis, across the front? Not only is this brilliantly flashing labradorite a gorgeous teal colour, but it has an inky-blue butterfly, with black body, fluttering across the left side of the face.
The reverse side is also beautiful and flashy, so the sterling silver framework has been designed so you could wear it with either side facing out, should you choose.
Approximate dimensions: Length 45mm Width 24mm Depth 8mm
This pendant would make such an amazing gift, either for yourself or someone else dear to your heart. I recommend you wear it on one of your favourite sterling silver chains.
You’ll receive your gemstone pendant beautifully presented, tied into a classic Kathryn Jane Design jewellery box with silver-coloured thread. If purchasing as a gift, and you’d like the pendant presented on a chain, silver-coloured display chains and sterling silver belcher chains are available. The display chains are for presentation purposes only, (not for wearing the pendant on). The sterling silver chains are generally 45cm and 60cm long, but please feel free to contact me if you’d like a chain made to a unique length. The connector rings at each end are pinched closed with the greatest of care. They are not, however, soldered.
The captivating beauty of labradorite is provided by the Schiller Effect, when vibrant, iridescent colours burst from within the stone as light strikes and reflects off it at just the right angle. These iridescent colourful flashes often seem to open up magical portals inside, what can first appear to be, fairly nondescript dark or grey stones.
The structure of labradorite consists of lines of cleavage within that can, at times, look like fractures that carry through to the surface of the stone. Most often, these lines are fully within the stone, beneath the smooth, highly polished surface. The ‘body of the butterfly’ breaches the surface slightly on the face of this beautiful pendant, as well as a tiny area off the tail. I was oblivious to these the entire time handling and working with the stone, and it wasn’t until viewing its photos greatly enlarged on the computer monitor that I noticed them. After seeing the photos, I checked the pendant, and still not seeing the ‘breaches’, took further photos to reveal their existence. I guess what I’m trying to say is, they do not in any way detract from the visual splendour of this stunning pendant.
For each Kathryn Jane Design creation, labradorite has been carefully selected so the greatest display of colour is when the stone is in an upright position, as when being worn as a pendant. When attempting to photograph labradorite pendants from the same direction the light is coming from, a shadow, and sometimes reflection, is cast over the highly polished surface of the stone’s face, making it very difficult to fully capture the glorious display of colour. The most success seems to be when photos are taken on a slight angle.
A wee note about the images:
I attempt to take crisp, sharp photographs that can be zoomed in on to clearly show the details of the gemstone pendants. In doing so, the pendants are then being viewed at a much larger size than in real life, so details of the stones’ structure are exaggerated. Many is the time I’ve viewed a photograph and seen a detail that I simply don’t perceive when viewing the pendant up close with ‘ma naked eyes’.
Also, please be mindful that individual colour settings on monitors or device screens may alter the appearance of the colour of pendants. Multiple photos are taken on my smartphone, usually indoors and out, in an effort to best capture the colour of the stone. (With labradorite, I try to capture images without the display of colours showing, and then with the light revealing the amazing display of flashy colour in all its magnificence.)
If you’d like to see further images, please feel free to contact Kathryn.
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The sterling silver spirals either side at the top add a further touch of flair, as if epaulettes signifying rank.
Approximate dimensions: Length 44mm Width 20mm Depth 8mm
With lapis lazuli widely considered a stone of friendship, this gorgeous pendant would make such an amazing gift, either for yourself or someone else dear to your heart. I recommend you wear it on one of your favourite sterling silver chains.
You’ll receive your gemstone pendant beautifully presented, tied into a classic Kathryn Jane Design jewellery box with silver-coloured thread. If purchasing as a gift, and you’d like the pendant presented on a chain, silver-coloured display chains and sterling silver belcher chains are available. The display chains are for presentation purposes only, (not for wearing the pendant on). The sterling silver chains are generally 45cm and 60cm long, but please feel free to contact me if you’d like a chain made to a unique length. The connector rings at each end are pinched closed with the greatest of care. They are not, however, soldered.
A wee note about the images:
I attempt to take crisp, sharp photographs that can be zoomed in on to clearly show the details of the gemstone pendants. In doing so, the pendants are then being viewed at a much larger size than in real life, so details of the stones' structure are exaggerated. Many is the time I've viewed a photograph and seen a detail that I simply don't perceive when viewing the pendant up close with 'ma naked eyes'.
Also, please be mindful that individual colour settings on monitors or device screens may alter the appearance of the colour of pendants. Multiple photos are taken on my smartphone, usually indoors and out, in an effort to best capture the colour of the stone. (With labradorite, I try to capture images without the display of colours showing, and then with the light revealing the amazing display of flashy colour in all its magnificence.)
If you’d like to see further images, please feel free to contact Kathryn.
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I love all the pendants I create. From the moment I hand-select the gemstones, hold each as I form a sterling silver framework around it, to then admire the completed pendant, I feel an immense fondness for the journey and am usually in awe of the way the gemstone crystal comes to life with its newly-fashioned frame. Obviously I can’t keep every pendant I make and love for myself, because there are simply not enough days in the year for me to allow each their time in the sun, but I must confess, I adore this one.
If this beauty is calling to you, get in quick. It will make such an outstanding gift, either for yourself, or someone else you love. I recommend you wear it on one of your favourite sterling silver chains.
Approximate dimensions: Length 58mm Width 21mm Depth 6.5mm
This larimar pendant would make such an amazing gift, either for yourself or someone else dear to your heart. I recommend you wear it on one of your favourite sterling silver chains.
You’ll receive your gemstone crystal pendant beautifully presented, tied into a classic Kathryn Jane Design jewellery box with silver-coloured thread. If purchasing as a gift, and you’d like the pendant presented on a chain, silver-coloured display chains and sterling silver belcher chains are available. The display chains are for presentation purposes only, (not for wearing the pendant on). The sterling silver chains are generally 45cm and 60cm long, but please feel free to contact me if you’d like a chain made to a unique length. The connector rings at each end are pinched closed with the greatest of care. They are not, however, soldered.
A wee note about the images:
I attempt to take crisp, sharp photographs that can be zoomed in on to clearly show the details of the gemstone pendants. In doing so, the pendants are then being viewed at a much larger size than in real life, so details of the stones’ structure are exaggerated. Many is the time I’ve viewed a photograph and seen a detail that I simply don’t perceive when viewing the pendant up close with ‘ma naked eyes’.
Also, please be mindful that individual colour settings on monitors or device screens may alter the appearance of the colour of pendants. Multiple photos are taken on my smartphone, usually indoors and out, in an effort to best capture the colour of the stone. The turquoise-blue hue of larimar is one I really struggle with trying to capture accurately. Of course, it appears different depending on the lighting. If I had to choose which images have captured the colour most accurately, I'd say the outside filtered photo with grass background has captured the turquoise hue most accurately, and the outdoor bright light with leaves in the background has captured the clean, bright white of the face most accurately. (Most accurate when viewed on my phone.)
If you’d like to see further images, please feel free to contact Kathryn.
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Approximate dimensions: Length 38mm Width 20mm Depth 4mm
This unique Atlantisite pendant would make such an amazing gift, either for yourself or someone else dear to your heart. I recommend you wear it on one of your favourite sterling silver chains.
You’ll receive your gemstone crystal pendant beautifully presented, tied into a classic Kathryn Jane Design jewellery box with silver-coloured thread. If purchasing as a gift, and you’d like the pendant presented on a chain, silver-coloured display chains and sterling silver belcher chains are available. The display chains are for presentation purposes only, (not for wearing the pendant on). The sterling silver chains are generally 45cm and 60cm long, but please feel free to contact me if you'd like a chain made to a unique length. The connector rings at each end are pinched closed with the greatest of care. They are not, however, soldered.
A wee note about the images:
I attempt to take crisp, sharp photographs that can be zoomed in on to clearly show the details of the gemstone pendants. In doing so, the pendants are then being viewed at a much larger size than in real life, so details of the stones' structure are exaggerated. Many is the time I've viewed a photograph and seen a detail that I simply don't perceive when viewing the pendant up close with 'ma naked eyes'.
Also, please be mindful that individual colour settings on monitors or device screens may alter the appearance of the colour of pendants. Multiple photos are taken on my smartphone, usually indoors and out, in an effort to best capture the colour of the stone. (With labradorite, I try to capture images without the display of colours showing, and then with the light revealing the amazing display of flashy colour in all its magnificence.)
If you’d like to see further images, please feel free to contact Kathryn.