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Product Details: This convertible pendant measures 1.6 x 1.6 inches and is handcrafted with 925 silver on the front and 22k gold on the back, including a 22k gold bezel. It comes with an oxidized silver paperclip chain that can be doubled up for a shorter length of 21 inches or extended to its full length of 42 inches.
Versatile in design, the piece can be worn as a pendant, pin, or brooch and features a removable blackened 925 silver pin and chain, accented with 22k gold granules. Crafted using wax carving and lost wax casting, this one-of-a-kind design symbolizes togetherness and showcases gemstones including Mesa Verde® Peridot, Montana Sapphire, Oregon Sunstone, and Yogo Sapphire. Each stone is set in a hand-built wax bezel with intricate wax wire filigree details that enhance the floral style. After casting, the gems were set using a bezel technique with a high-polish finish, and the blackened background creates contrast to highlight the vibrant jewels.
The back features a formal and minimalist design made of 22k gold, anchored by a single blue Montana sapphire set in a gold bezel, which complements the sunburst motif.
To learn more about the inspiration behind Lin's design, visit the MJSA Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge Page.
Vote for Lin's Design: Lin's piece is also part of the concurring MJSA Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge. You can vote for Lin's design as your favorite from October 1-31st, 2024.
Lin is the owner and designer of Lin Bader Design, based in Chicago, Illinois.
This ring fits a size 6.75 and features responsibly sourced gemstones donated by Columbia Gem House.
Center stone: 10mm Cortez Pearl®
Accent stones: 4x2mm Nigerian Tourmaline Baguettes, 3mm Neon Green Beryl Triangles, and 3mm Grape Garnet® rounds.
Ring body: The body of the ring is cast in silver with 14k yellow gold bezels surrounding the stones for contrast. You will also see Kindred's signature staple of her work: a 1.6 mm 14k yellow gold curb chain surrounding the center pearl bezel.
Every year, Columbia Gem House sponsors the MJSA Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge. Each piece in this year's raffle was inspired by a fictional story provided by MJSA and then was created and donated to be a part of our fundraising raffle.
To learn more, you can visit our Annual Fundraising Series page.
Every purchase you make with Columbia Gem House supports a responsible supply chain. We work with individual miners and cutters, while offering careful consideration and respect to the cultures, communities, and environments in which our gems are produced. These are some of the key guiding principles in how our gems are brought to market. To learn more about our process, you can visit our Fair Trade Gems® Principles & Protocols page.
