Untreated emerald gemstone pendant necklace in 925 sterling silver

image shows the emerald pendant with light behind it, showing noticeable inclusions as this is an untreated and unoiled emerald - it has an almost misty opaque appearance
image shows the emerald necklace being worn by a model, the chain ends in the lupper chest area, and whilst eyecatching it has a contemporary understated feel to it too,
photo of the necklace in full, showing the emerald pendant attached to a silver trace chain
close up image of the emerald gemstone pendant. the emerald is smooth cabochon cut in a free form slight pear shape, and set into a bezel that has two loops at the top - these are the bail and the silver trace chain it comes on is attached to them
side profile photo of the emerald gemstone pendant. The silver is hadn texture with fine lines, giving an almost simmering appearance, whilst the top of the bezel, just where the bail forms, has minute wraps of silver wire around it, giving the whole pendant a real primal raw artisan feel

Beautiful emerald gemstone crystal pendant necklace handmade in 925 sterling silver (no oil)

£ 280.00       One available, complimentary shipping included. 

Handmade in my little artisan workshop, this stunning and exquisitely shaped small gemstone pendant is full of natural beauty and wonder. This untreated natural emerald is from Brazil and came to me in its raw form, and after a careful hand shaping, smoothing and fingertip polish, it was securely enclosed in solid sterling silver, using the primitive-inspired hand metal forming methods I've developed. 

The result is a stunning free flowing design that plays with the seemingly chaotic yet harmonious patterns and shapes of nature. It has an almost organic raw appearance, one that curiously enchants to all who see it.

I've attached this one of a kind pendant on to a solid 925 sterling silver chain so you can wear it straight away, and as this is a handmade artisan item, the photos show you the exact item you'll receive.


Pendant size (including bail):  small,  1.4cm x 0.9cm  

Necklace Length:   47cm   (18 inches) 

Gemstone: emerald. 

Gemstone Size: approx 8.7mm  freeform flat cabochon

Gemstone Treatment:  untreated, natural, no oiling.

Gemstone Origin: Brazil

Gemstone Hardness:  hard, 7.5 to 8 on the MOHS scale. Avoid sharp or hard knocks to all emerald gemstones - whilst they are hard, due to the nature of their structure and natural inclusions they can sometimes be prone to brittleness. 

Technical: gemstone cut and polished in UK and pendant handmade in UK. No electrical or machine powered machines were used in the creation of this pendant. (Please note the chain the pendant is attached to is made in Italy). 

Care: handmade from solid sterling silver, and due to the delicate natural of the intricate silver wire work should always be worn and handled with gentleness and care. 


Gemstone Knowledge

Emeralds are a beautiful green gemstone that are formed deep within the Earth through a process involving heat, pressure, and the presence of specific elements and other minerals. It is a green variety of mineral beryl (of which aquamarine is a type of blue beryl, and morganite is a type of pink beryl). A green beryl becomes an emerald when its colour becomes so saturated and intense (caused by traces of vanadium or chromium in it, along with sometimes traces of iron, which can give a more blue-green tone), that gemological institutions and jewellery industry practice determine that a particular shade of green beryl is now good enough to be classed as 'emerald' shade (there are colour grading charts for this) and so it becomes an emerald. 

All emeralds are green beryls, but not all green beryls make the 'grade' to be called emeralds. You do occasionally see green beryls set into jewellery but they take some searching out - their shade is a gorgeous pastel or pale mint green colour due to only smaller amounts of chromium or vanadium in them.

Emeralds can form in various geological settings. Most well known is emerald formation in pegmatites, which are coarse-grained volcanic igneous rocks. The beryl mineral in these pegmatites interacts with elements like chromium or vanadium during their cooling process, leading to the growth of emerald crystals. Emeralds are also associated with metamorphic rocks such as schist and gneiss; the heat and pressure in these rocks provide an environment where beryl can transform into emerald. Hydrothermal processes (involving hot fluids moving through rocks) can contribute to emerald formation; these fluids carry the elements that influence the colouration of beryl, resulting in the creation of emerald crystals in fractures or voids. Finally, over time, formed emeralds can be weathered out of their original rocks and transported to alluvial deposits, such as river gravels, where they accumulate and can be picked by hand from the river itself. 

Emeralds are probably the best known green gemstone and have been revered by royalty for their rarity and beauty throughout the world for millennia. Noticeable inclusions and surface marks are normal and expected, so they usually receive a treatment called 'oiling' (or occasionally filling with resin) to create a smoother and more aesthetically pleasing looking gemstone - unoiled or untreated emeralds are uncommon and sought after. Emeralds are a traditional birthstone of May, and also a 20th, a 35th, and 55th anniversary stone. 

Emerald care: to keep this gorgeous gemstone in good condition for years to come, it's best to store it away from harder gems (such as diamond, sapphire or ruby) to avoid it being scratched. It also benefits from being wrapped up well when not in use, as some types of emerald will fade if kept in direct sunlight for a long period of time. Emerald can be cleaned by gently wiping it with a damp cloth, drying immediately afterward. Avoid exposing emeralds to heavy knocks as this may crack the stone.