ANDREA LI

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Labradorite Drop Pendant Necklace with Gemstones

$450.00
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Labradorite Drop Pendant Necklace with Gemstones

$450.00

This one-of-a-kind Labradorite Drop Pendant Necklace with Gemstones is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: multiple 14k gold-filled chains drape around a large labradorite briolette pendant, its flash deepened by a hand-placed cluster of AAA quality Swiss Blue topaz, green amethyst, lemon topaz, mystic topaz, pyrite, amethyst, and green cats eye. The 14k gold-filled wire and 24k gold vermeil clasp complete the build. Total length 22 inches.

Labradorite is an inherently dramatic stone. Its flash shifts depending on the angle of light, which means the same necklace reads differently every time you move. Clustering it with Swiss Blue topaz and lemon topaz keeps that movement in the cooler, more luminous register, while the mystic topaz and pyrite pull in warmth and depth. No two elements in this cluster repeat what the others do.

Every stone is cold-connected, assembled with wire and never with heat. There is a real reason for that: a briolette is drilled through its narrowest point, which is exactly where the stone is most brittle. Heat or pressure at that spot would fracture it. I wire-set each stone individually, fitting the wire to the drilled hole so the connection is secure and nothing is forced. That is what lets a labradorite briolette anchor a layered cluster like this without putting the stone at risk.

One of a kind. When it sells, it's gone. Explore more in the Jewel Box collection.

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Product Specs -

• Multiple 14k gold-filled chains drape gracefully around a large labradorite briolette pendant. The brilliant flash of the stone is highlighted by the gemstone accents of AAA quality Swiss Blue topaz, green amethyst, lemon topaz, mystic topaz, pyrite, amethyst, and green cats eye

• 14k gold filled wire with a 24k gold vermeil clasp

• Pendant length with chain draping 4 1/2’’

• Total length 22’’

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This one-of-a-kind Labradorite Drop Pendant Necklace with Gemstones is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: multiple 14k gold-filled chains drape around a large labradorite briolette pendant, its flash deepened by a hand-placed cluster of AAA quality Swiss Blue topaz, green amethyst, lemon topaz, mystic topaz, pyrite, amethyst, and green cats eye. The 14k gold-filled wire and 24k gold vermeil clasp complete the build. Total length 22 inches.

Labradorite is an inherently dramatic stone. Its flash shifts depending on the angle of light, which means the same necklace reads differently every time you move. Clustering it with Swiss Blue topaz and lemon topaz keeps that movement in the cooler, more luminous register, while the mystic topaz and pyrite pull in warmth and depth. No two elements in this cluster repeat what the others do.

Every stone is cold-connected, assembled with wire and never with heat. There is a real reason for that: a briolette is drilled through its narrowest point, which is exactly where the stone is most brittle. Heat or pressure at that spot would fracture it. I wire-set each stone individually, fitting the wire to the drilled hole so the connection is secure and nothing is forced. That is what lets a labradorite briolette anchor a layered cluster like this without putting the stone at risk.

One of a kind. When it sells, it's gone. Explore more in the Jewel Box collection.

Jewel Box collection

Product Specs -

• Multiple 14k gold-filled chains drape gracefully around a large labradorite briolette pendant. The brilliant flash of the stone is highlighted by the gemstone accents of AAA quality Swiss Blue topaz, green amethyst, lemon topaz, mystic topaz, pyrite, amethyst, and green cats eye

• 14k gold filled wire with a 24k gold vermeil clasp

• Pendant length with chain draping 4 1/2’’

• Total length 22’’

Ships same day (Mon–Wed orders before 4pm MT) FedEx 2-Day | Fully Insured | Signature Required 14-day returns | Full shipping & returns policy →

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This necklaceA typical labradorite pendant
DesignLabradorite briolette anchoring a multi-stone cluster on multiple 14k gold-filled chainsA single labradorite on one chain
StonesLarge labradorite briolette plus AAA Swiss Blue topaz, green amethyst, lemon topaz, mystic topaz, pyrite, amethyst, and green cats eyeOne commercial labradorite
ConstructionCold connection, 14k gold-filled wire, no heat near the stonesStandard prong or bezel setting
Metal & clasp14k gold-filled wire, 24k gold vermeil claspGold-plated base metal
Length22 inchesVaries; chain length rarely specified
AvailabilityOne of a kind, Jewel Box, built onceMass-produced
 
What stones are in this necklace?
A large labradorite briolette pendant surrounded by AAA quality Swiss Blue topaz, green amethyst, lemon topaz, mystic topaz, pyrite, amethyst, and green cats eye, all assembled on multiple 14k gold-filled chains with 14k gold-filled wire and a 24k gold vermeil clasp.
How is this cluster made?
Entirely by hand, with cold connection and no heat near the stones. The labradorite briolette is drilled through its narrowest point, where the stone is most brittle. Andrea wire-sets each stone individually so the connection is secure without placing any stress on the drilled hole. That is what lets a large briolette anchor a layered cluster like this without fracturing.
Is 14k gold-filled real gold?
Yes. 14k gold-filled is a bonded metal with a solid layer of 14k gold heat-fused to a base, unlike plating which is a thin surface coat. It is durable for everyday wear and does not flake or tarnish the way plated jewelry does. The 24k gold vermeil clasp is sterling silver with a heavy gold coating.
Is this piece one of a kind?
Yes. It is from the Jewel Box collection, built once and never replicated or manufactured. When it sells, it is gone.
 
 
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