Uranium glass was technically created in the Victorian era; these pendants are a fusion of Victorian style jewelry design and the science of radioactive materials. As lead is able to shield from radiation, I used hematite as a safe mimic to create this jewel.
This sparkly little gem is galaxy aventurine, which is aventurine that is full of hematite inclusions. It is surrounded by a filigree swirl. The backside is stamped with stars, symbolizing the uranium found in stars; the backside is also stamped 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 0.6" tall and 0.75" wide at the widest point. All metal used in this piece is sterling silver.
The photos show how these chains look in both daylight and black light - they're gorgeous bright greens in daylight, but they absolutely steal the show under black light!
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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Legal disclaimer: I am not a scientist or a regulatory authority. I can only share the safety information concerning uranium glass from notable regulatory authorities, such as the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission's 2001 published report on the subject.