This stone immediately reminded me of preserved dinosaur skin, and I snatched it up just for this collection! If you haven't seen fossilized dinosaur skin before, I encourage you to check it out - it's pretty cool!
This stone is Thomsonite, a zeolite stone formed in hardened magma; the hollow pockets got filled in over time, forming those unique bubbly- looking sections. The stone here is domed with a high polish, but the bubbles give it a cool dimensional effect. Flanking the stone are cast brass bones. The backside is adorned with tiny dinosaur tracks and is stamped with my maker's mark (BLJ). The pendant measures approximately 1.25" tall and 1" wide at the widest point. The raised points have been polished to shine, while the low points retain the oxidized color to show off the depth and details. All metal used in this piece is sterling silver, with the exception of the brass bones.
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This item is already made, and will be shipped 3-5 business days after the payment is processed. Shipping options will be available to choose upon check-out.
A few notes on caring for oxidized sterling silver: oxidized patina on sterling silver isn't particularly durable to long-term exposure to water (like bathing or swimming) or a lot of scrubbing, as friction is the way to polish silver to shine. Constant exposure to tasks such as hand washing, bathing, swimming, washing dishes, etc., will slowly wear away the oxidized patina leaving a shiny silver finish.
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