Ruby in matrix stone sterling silver pendant necklace

image shows side profile of the ruby in matrix pendant, dispolaying a celtic style plaiting in silver, around the stone, and two loops at the top as a bail
image shows front view close up of the ruby in matrix pendant, dispolaying a celtic style plaiting in silver, around the stone, and two loops at the top as a bail
photo close up of the front profile of the ruby in matrix pendant, dispolaying a celtic style plaiting in silver, around the stone, and two loops at the top as a bail
image shows the ruby in matrix pendant with a back light behind it, showing the colours of the stone, which are mainly a pinkihs-red with spots of black and cream areas
photo shows the ruby in matrix pendant next to a centimetre ruler, it measures approx jst over 1 cm long
photo shows the ruby in matrix pendant next to an inch ruler, it measures approx just under half an inch long
photo shows full length of the pendant complete oin the silver trace chain it comes on

norwegian ruby in matrix pendant celtic style necklace handmade in 925 sterling silver

£ 180.00       One available, complimentary shipping included. 

Handmade in my small artisan workshop, this stunning tiny natural gemstone pendant is made from a host matrix rock, with genuine ruby through out.

This unusual stone comes from Norway, and arrived to me in its natural raw form.  After a careful cutting and a fingertip polish, it was securely enclosed in solid sterling silver, using intricate Celtic inspired pattern silver wire work.

The inspiration for this design was one of roots, and how things are intertwined and woven together to create a unique new story - very apt in this case as the rock-matrix and ruby are 'woven together' in a sense, by what would have been powerful geological forces many years ago, to create this fascinating blended stone.

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):  tiny,  1.2cm x 1cm

Necklace Length:   46cm   (18 inches)

Stone: solid matrix host rock which includes feldspar and biotite, with genuine ruby gemstone present throughout. 

Stone Size:  7x5mm  (approx, freeform cabochon)

Stone Treatment:  untreated, natural

Stone Origin: Kleggåsen Quarry, Froland, Agder, Norway 

Ruby-in-matrix hardness: a medium hard mixed stone soft, from around 6 to 9 on the MOHS scale. Suitable for careful regular wear.

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. 



Norwegian Ruby in Matrix Gemstone Knowledge

If you'd like to know more about this unusual stone, the article below is fascinating (PDF file, opens new window) 

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MINERALOGY OF NORWAY (No. 19. Red corundum of Froland at Arendal). 

By CHRISTOFFER 0FTEDAHL