This stone may look like a pinecone, but it is actually the polished half of a fossilized seed pod! These are most often found in the Sahara Desert.
This 'pinecone' hangs from a tree branch, created from a twig cast in Italian bronze. The tree branch also bears clusters of silver pine needles. The The backside has been cut out to reveal the polished cut side, showing the interior of the fossil with its crystalline pockets; it is also marked with my maker's mark (BLJ). The silver has been oxidized, a process which creates the blackened or antiqued appearance on silver. The raised points have been polished to shine, while the low points retain the oxidized color to show off the depth and details. The pendant measures 3" tall and 1.7" wide at the widest point. All metal used in this piece is sterling silver, with the exception of the Italian bronze twig.
Want to add a sterling silver chain? You can find those options here:
Cable Chain and Forged Link Chain
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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