Pendant Blue Green Tibetan Himalayan Turquoise Hidden Bail 9

Pendant Blue Green Tibetan Himalayan Turquoise Hidden Bail 925 Silver Handmade

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Pendant Blue Green Tibetan Himalayan Turquoise Hidden Bail 925 Silver Handmade
Sterling and .999 Fine Silver Bezel Set Cabochon with Hidden Bail
7.60 Carats Turquoise

Actual product shown for sale - 1 Pendant as shown without chain
Pictures are not enhanced and the color closely matches what is seen in person though it may seem to be a bit lighter green but not by much. A handmade one of a kind stone. The best photo for this stone is the one where the other stones are included in the background. These stones are for display only and not sold as part of this product. Best color information would be blue green with tan areas and minimal darker spots

As Bench Jewelers, Gem Dealers and collectors of stamps and coins we have scoured the globe for over 35 years to bring the best gemstones to the customer. And compensating for those that may not be the best; handcrafting them from our location in beautiful Idaho, or from Panama. We do not cut corners and use completely raw materials to finished products. And then polish it up with some Tripoli and Rouge to give it that nice shine. Many Jeweler's and designers will glue cabs in the settings or add other things like sawdust even; which some refer to as Jeweler's Sawdust. Simply put it's quite common with vintage turquoise pieces and it's just normal sawdust. Some will also use things like old phonograph records or other materials to level it. This used to be quite common with Opals referred to as the Black Potch on the back of the opal.

Yet when it comes to doing such matters with Cabs like these, we won't ever do that. If we can't fit the stone in the setting right, then we will build one that it works for. As every stone is unique; that is what we focus on. We respect the gemstones and if we can't make the setting fit, then we scrap it and start again. You can be sure this gemstone is not coming out without excessive force and does not wiggle or is loose in the setting. It may take more time for us to do this, and a bit of precision perhaps; but we want the housing to fit the stone.

Before setting it, we completely polish the inside. The customer may not ever see behind the stone into the setting but in respect for the stones, we don't set them in a dirty house. They are natural gemstones and like people; they are one-of-kind. We don't use other substances with them to get them to fit right. You can be sure of this. And then we stamp it with our stamp. Indicating that not only did our company make it; but also the purity of the metals used. And we hope you will enjoy it!

Many of these stones can and probably have been mistaken for Turquoise
And we are quite sure many are even sold as such.

Stamped on the Back : Not Just Stones .925

Materials Used:

Solid Sterling Silver - USA Sourced
.999 Fine Silver - USA Sourced
Natural Tibetan Himalayan Turquoise Cabochon - Tibet
Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness for stone: 5-6 (Very soft - see below)
Pendant Length: Approx 1" (25.40mm) Top to Bottom
Pendant Width: Approx 3/4" Wide (18mm)
Stone Actual Size: 20x16x4mm 7.60 Carats
Stone Enhancements; None Known
Color: Blue Green - Lighter Greens with darker patches and tan colors - Not olivine

And as we cut and polished it, we can guarantee it is a Natural Stone. And the metals used is Solid Sterling throughout with .999 Silver for the bezel. The Entire pendant is handmade including the bail which can accommodate quite a few chains. Be careful you can easily damage this stone and crack it. Keep it well protected if storing it!

The entire piece is handmade and though it may not be as perfect as machine made products; it did come out decent. And we hope that you will agree. What you see is what you get. Though again, it seems to more on the lighter green side than toward the more dark? The actual pendant is shown for sale. Includes a Box .The Gauge of sheet for the back used is 26GA so the pendant does have some weight to it. The Gauge used for the Bezel is 26GA 1/8".

Care
This stone is Considered soft in comparison to many stones; therefore, we do not suggest you using tumblers for polishing nor do we suggest using other methods. Light Steam or otherwise may not hurt it. If you need to Polish it up we have included a polishing cloth. Otherwise use a mild dish detergent that does not contain bleaches or other dying agents. Blue Dawn is recommended; and a soft toothbrush with warm to hot water. And polish it up. If you must use Tarnish Removers, do not get it on the stone. It could create problems. Due to the softness of these stones, these stones are not suggested for everyday use. Generally stones rated 7 or below on Moh's Hardness are not a good idea for everyday use. Even so, keep it protected from scratching and when storing it.

It should be noted, we have tumble polished a similar stone that has been set, and there did not seem to be damage to it. Yet it was only a light-short tumble and a longer more aggressive one may cause damage. Be on the safe side; avoid it.

Shipping Notes
If you buy this product up until May 21st 2023, it will be shipped from the United States. After that time up until around January 15 or so 2024, it will be shipping from our office in Panama. If purchased from May 23 to Jan 15 2024, expect at least 7-10 days after shipping to receive the package. Product will be shipped from the US or Panama with tracking provided. We ship anywhere in the world and based on previous shipments; we don't expect an issue with customs for this shipment. Even so, keep in mind it is the buyers responsibility should customs request additional taxes, tariffs, charges etc.

Wax it up
If you want to keep this stone looking nice for a very long time; you may consider getting some Renaissance Wax. This wax is used by Museums to protect both natural artwork and gemstones; and a little bit goes a long ways. It is a micro-crystalline wax that dries instantly and leaves a soft sheen to the stone or the setting even. But it does give it added protection. We use it on much of our own Jewelry and can't be happier. It also deters tarnishing as silver loves to do. It's not a permanent solution like plating but you should be happy with it. Then again, plating silver with Rhodium or otherwise, is also not a permanent solution that will need to be redone in time. One reason we generally try to avoid it. Again, just a dab is fine. You do not need much of the wax for the job. A small container will last you a very long time. Use a soft cloth to apply.

Disclosures
All sizes weights, or otherwise may be approximate and/or calibrated as closely as possible. Pictures may vary from monitor to monitor but the photos are taken in normal light with no enhancements. We will not ever ever enhance colors or photos. We do not agree with those that do. Simply put, it is deception! Much like the Chip in the stone we noted, which creates the bulging on the right side; most would not and will not relate it; though you may not be able to see it, you, the buyer should know and why we took the precautions that we might have in setting it.