This sterling silver cuff features polished peridot, citrine, and opal stones, creating a colorful and elegant piece of wearable mineralogy. Each stone highlights unique geological properties and contributes to a visually striking design.
Details:
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Material: Sterling silver with natural peridot, citrine, and opal
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Appearance: Green peridot, golden-yellow citrine, and iridescent opal set in an open cuff design
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Formation: Peridot forms in mantle-derived rocks; citrine is a variety of quartz colored by trace iron; opal is hydrated silica with microstructure creating play-of-color
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Physical Properties: Peridot hardness 6.5–7, citrine 7, opal 5–6; all polished for durability and shine
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Educational Value: Demonstrates mineral diversity, crystal formation, and optical phenomena like opal’s iridescence
This sterling silver peridot, citrine, and opal cuff combines geological science with wearable art, making it both a stylish accessory and an educational conversation piece.