This bracelet combines four distinct stones—citrine, calsilica, jasper, and cherry quartz—set with sterling silver components. Each mineral and material contributes unique colors and textures, creating a vibrant and varied design.
Details:
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Material: Citrine, calsilica, jasper, and cherry quartz beads with sterling silver (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper) findings
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Citrine: A yellow variety of quartz colored by trace iron impurities
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Calsilica: A manmade material composed of bonded pulverized stone, known for its colorful, layered appearance
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Jasper: A microcrystalline quartz variety with opaque patterns and earthy tones
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Cherry Quartz: A manmade glass infused with swirls of pink to red coloring
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Physical Properties: Mohs hardness ~6–7 for natural quartz and jasper, slightly lower for manmade components
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Educational Value: Demonstrates both naturally occurring minerals and human-created stone materials used in jewelry
This sterling silver bracelet blends natural gemstones with colorful manmade materials, making it both visually striking and a conversation piece about geology and material science.
This bracelet is 7 3/4 inches in length.
