Ticket sales for the Cutting Toward Change Fundraiser will be open October 1-31, 2026. All ticket sales benefit the Peoples Training & Research Centre, working to fight silicosis in the gemstone and jewelry industry. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by November 9th, 2026.
This uniquely interactive pendant explores the idea of movement within a sense of stillness. The gemstone-set portion rotates independently from the stationary back and bail, allowing the pendant to shift and turn with movement—or at the wearer’s touch.
A triangular moss agate cabochon anchors the design, surrounded by lavender sapphires and rust-colored andalusites in contrasting shapes. The outward-pointing design creates a sense of movement around the central stone, while the natural palette of greens, pinks, and orange tones brings to mind shifting light and the colors of the outdoors.
A honeycomb pattern on the back adds an organic geometric element, reinforcing the relationship between natural forms and structure. Together, the rotating element and contrasting shapes create a piece that feels both grounded and in motion. At its heart, this pendant offers a simple invitation to pause, take a breath, and step away from the pace of everyday life for a moment—to enjoy something beautiful.
Product Details
Ben Harju is the owner of B. Harju Jewelry in Boise, Idaho.
This piece is also part of the concurring MJSA Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge.
You can vote for this design as your favorite from October 1-31st at www.mjsa.org
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.
