{"product_id":"serpentine-stitchtite-triangle-pendant","title":"Shield Serpentine Stichtite Pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis handcrafted pendant features a striking, shield-shaped cabochon of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSerpentine with Stichtite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, set in high-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003esterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. The deep olive-green of the serpentine is beautifully contrasted by the distinctive patches of purple stichtite, making this a truly unique piece of jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ePendant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Natural Serpentine with Stichtite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Solid Sterling Silver (.925)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSetting Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Custom-fitted metalwork with an elegant, textured silver accent band gracefully securing the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eBail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Tapered sterling silver bail, suitable for most chains (chain not included).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Triangular\/Shield shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• Size: Approximately 2\" tall (including bail) and 1 1\/4\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAbout the Stone: Serpentine with Stichtite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe stone in this pendant is an intriguing combination of two minerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSerpentine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e The dominant olive to moss-green mineral, belonging to a large group of magnesium silicate minerals. Its name is thought to come from the Latin word serpens, meaning \"snake,\" due to its typically mottled, scale-like surface texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e2. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eStichtite:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e The distinctive bright purple to magenta-colored mineral that occurs within the serpentine. Stichtite is a carbonate mineral that contains magnesium and chromium, giving it its vibrant color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eInteresting Facts \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e This specific combination of green serpentine and purple stichtite is most famously found in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eTasmania, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, where it is quarried in areas like Stichtite Hill at Dundas. It is also found in other locations, such as South Africa and Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eDiscovery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Stichtite was first discovered in Tasmania in 1910 and was named in honor of Robert Carl Sticht, the general manager of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Serpentine is a metamorphic rock, meaning it forms deep within the Earth under intense heat and pressure. It often forms from the alteration of mafic (magnesium and iron-rich) igneous rocks. The stichtite forms within the serpentine, creating this rare and visually appealing two-tone material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eWhy Choose This Piece?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eHandcrafted Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Each piece is carefully shaped and polished, ensuring a smooth finish and secure presentation of the stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eUnique Gemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e The vibrant purple and earthy green combination is unusual and naturally eye-catching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eReady to Wear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e The substantial sterling silver bail makes it easy to add your favorite chain or cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCaring for Your Pendant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e To maintain the shine of your sterling silver, store the pendant in a dry place. Clean gently with a soft jewelry cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLooking for a chain to pair with your new pendant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Let me know, and I can suggest some sterling silver chain options!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Girl Metals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43794087018611,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/7349\/5411\/files\/IMG_93542.jpg?v=1763608049","url":"https:\/\/mountaingirlmetals.com\/products\/serpentine-stitchtite-triangle-pendant","provider":"Mountain Girl Metals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}