Purple and Orange Boho Pendant with Grape Agate and Sunstone

What’s this piece’s story?
Imagine a stunning pendant that exudes warmth and radiance, crafted with a sunstone and grape agate, both wrapped in the rustic embrace of copper. Sunstone, a captivating feldspar mineral, showcases its unique shimmering appearance with metallic-looking inclusions that resemble the bright rays of the sun. Believed to possess metaphysical properties that enhance intuition, creativity, and self-esteem, sunstone is often associated with positive energy and vitality. Grape agate, on the other hand, is a mesmerizing variety of chalcedony with beautiful grape-like clusters that resemble bunches of grapes. This rare gemstone is known for its soothing and calming energies, and is believed to promote emotional healing and balance. Together, this pendant combines the alluring beauty of sunstone and grape agate, adorned with the earthy charm of copper wrapping.

In terms of geology, sunstone is found in various parts of the world, including India, Madagascar, Norway, Canada, and the United States. It is a relatively soft gemstone, with a Mohs hardness rating of 6 to 6.5, which requires careful handling to prevent scratching. Grape agate, on the other hand, is found in Indonesia and is known for its distinctive grape-like formations that are formed through a process of mineral deposition over time. The combination of sunstone's vibrant colors and grape agate's unique patterns makes this pendant a truly captivating piece.

Gemstone Information
I try my best to procure my gemstones from trustworthy sources, I handpick many of my crystals and stones at local small businesses or through certified US Sellers with private groups. Stones in this piece include:
Sunstone - Sunshine Creative Designs, Ithaca NY shop
Grape Agate - Private Facebook Seller

Care Instructions for All Jewelry
Jewelry will tarnish over time, unfortunately any metal (enameled or treated for tarnish prevention) will oxidize over time. Some metals will take longer than others but they are all affected by normal wear. In order to maximize the longevity of your jewelry’s shine, consider the following care instructions:

1. Try to keep your jewelry in a closed jewelry box or other container and stored as far away as possible from humid areas like your bathroom, kitchen, or outside areas. The presence of water will take the shine out of your jewelry and lead to an overall dull appearance and tarnished look. Try to avoid swimming with jewelry in chlorinated water if at all possible, harsh chemicals and water will do a number on your jewelry! Consider removing pieces before jumping into the pool or hot tub!
2. If you want to clean your jewelry, or would like to bring the shine back, do not use any chemicals that are not approved to clean your jewelry. Things that can clean jewelry are officially marked products that are safe for brass, copper, and silver. You may also put a small drop of dish soap on a soft bristled toothbrush and brush the piece clean, just make sure that you fully dry it with a microfiber cloth or something that won’t leave fibers. If you’d like to really get your jewelry shining, I highly recommend investing in some Jewelry cleaning cloths; I especially like Sunshine Jewelry Polishing Cloths and use them on all my pieces.
3.In addition to chemicals, try to keep your jewelry away from household products like hairspray, lotion, and perfumes. Do not wear your jewelry to bed or during intense physical activity to avoid any accidental scratches, dents or other damage.

I take a lot of pride in my work and I love all the pieces I create. If you have any questions about care or damage I would be happy to give you my personal advice! I take special care to make sure all my metal is nickel-free. All my wire is produced in the United States by Paramount Wire Company based in South Carolina.

Metal Content:
Silver Filled Silver Wire: 10% Fine Silver, will patina over time.
Bare Copper Wire: 99% Solid Copper, will patina over time.
Enameled Copper Wire: 99% Solid Copper Wire with non-tarnish coating. Will eventually patina over time.
Bare Jeweler’s Bronze (Brass) Wire: Gold-tone alloy 230 Brass, 85% Copper and 15% Zinc, and will patina over time.

Do pendants come with a necklace or cord?
Unfortunately all pendants do not come with a necklace/cord if not otherwise stated in the story at the top of the description)