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Long Labradorite and Gemstone Necklace
Long Labradorite and Gemstone Necklace
This one-of-a-kind Long Labradorite and Gemstone Necklace is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a large labradorite teardrop briolette hangs from a 24k gilded labradorite chain and circle backing, surrounded by a hand-placed cluster of green amethyst, purple amethyst, pyrite, mystic topaz, and AAA quality Swiss blue topaz. The build runs on 14K gold-filled wire throughout. Pendant length 4 1/4''; total necklace length 34''.
Labradorite shifts. Depending on the angle of light it can read blue, grey, gold, or green, sometimes all at once. Anchoring that flash with a cluster of Swiss blue topaz and green amethyst keeps the whole composition in a cool, luminous register, while the pyrite and mystic topaz pull in warmth. The circle backing holds everything in place without weighing it down.
Every stone in this necklace 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 by hand, fitting the wire to the drilled hole so the connection is secure and nothing is forced. That is what lets a labradorite teardrop 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.
Product Specs -
• Uniquely constructed components add layers of complexity to the length and finish with a large labradorite teardrop briolette. The gemstone accents include green amethyst, purple amethyst, pyrite, mystic topaz, and AAA quality Swiss blue topaz
• 24k gilded labradorite chain and circle backing to the gemstone cluster
• 14k gold-filled wire
• Pendant length 4 1/4’’
• Necklace length 34’’
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This one-of-a-kind Long Labradorite and Gemstone Necklace is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a large labradorite teardrop briolette hangs from a 24k gilded labradorite chain and circle backing, surrounded by a hand-placed cluster of green amethyst, purple amethyst, pyrite, mystic topaz, and AAA quality Swiss blue topaz. The build runs on 14K gold-filled wire throughout. Pendant length 4 1/4''; total necklace length 34''.
Labradorite shifts. Depending on the angle of light it can read blue, grey, gold, or green, sometimes all at once. Anchoring that flash with a cluster of Swiss blue topaz and green amethyst keeps the whole composition in a cool, luminous register, while the pyrite and mystic topaz pull in warmth. The circle backing holds everything in place without weighing it down.
Every stone in this necklace 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 by hand, fitting the wire to the drilled hole so the connection is secure and nothing is forced. That is what lets a labradorite teardrop 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.
Product Specs -
• Uniquely constructed components add layers of complexity to the length and finish with a large labradorite teardrop briolette. The gemstone accents include green amethyst, purple amethyst, pyrite, mystic topaz, and AAA quality Swiss blue topaz
• 24k gilded labradorite chain and circle backing to the gemstone cluster
• 14k gold-filled wire
• Pendant length 4 1/4’’
• Necklace length 34’’
Ships same day (Mon–Wed orders before 4pm MT) FedEx 2-Day | Fully Insured | Signature Required 14-day returns | Full shipping & returns policy →
| This necklace | A typical labradorite pendant | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Large labradorite teardrop briolette on a gilded chain with a hand-placed gemstone cluster | A single labradorite on one chain |
| Construction | Cold connection, no heat near the stones | Standard prong or bezel setting |
| Stones | Labradorite plus green amethyst, purple amethyst, pyrite, mystic topaz, and AAA quality Swiss blue topaz | One commercial labradorite |
| Metal | 14K gold-filled wire; 24k gilded labradorite chain and circle backing | Gold-plated base metal |
| Length | Pendant 4 1/4''; necklace 34'' | Varies, rarely specified |
| Availability | One of a kind, Jewel Box, built once | Mass-produced |
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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.
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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’’