- Tamar Collection: Second Light
- Last Light Pink Kunzite Double Chain Necklace
Last Light Pink Kunzite Double Chain Necklace
Last Light Pink Kunzite Double Chain Necklace
Last Light is a one-of-a-kind pink kunzite necklace, hand-built by Andrea Li in her Denver studio, and the last kunzite pendant of its kind she had.
The stone is large, pale pink and finished smooth rather than faceted. Kunzite has two directions of perfect cleavage and resists abrasion, so the pressure and friction of faceting risk splitting it; a cabochon distributes that pressure evenly. The finish also suits the stone optically. Kunzite is pleochroic, showing different colors by viewing angle, and a rounded dome blends those shifting pink and violet hues instead of locking them into rigid reflections. Look into it and you can see growth and etch tubes running through the crystal like fine parallel needles, and healing feathers that read as faint veils.
Rather than hang from a single chain, the pendant is suspended between two. The stone was set into a 24k gold vermeil oval folded in half over a wooden dowel, which gave it a left and a right to wire the chains into and turned a pendant into a component.
The vermeil is edged in tiny pale amethyst, mystic labradorite and moonstone, wired one at a time. From there the cluster grows: pink druzy, pink chalcedony, morganite, lavender quartz, rose quartz, pink and purple sapphires, a large flat aquamarine briolette, and Japanese Akoya keshi pearl accents.
The two runs are elongated 14k gold-filled paperclip chain, chosen so the links carry the vertical line rather than interrupt it. Wear it long, over something plain enough to let the line read. Part of the Second Light collection.
Built once, and there is no second kunzite waiting.
Necklace Length vs. Drop
Circumference / Length: The full measurement of the chain or strand from end to end (including the clasp): 17 ½ inches
Drop: How far the necklace hangs down onto your chest: 8 ½ inches
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Last Light is a one-of-a-kind pink kunzite necklace, hand-built by Andrea Li in her Denver studio, and the last kunzite pendant of its kind she had.
The stone is large, pale pink and finished smooth rather than faceted. Kunzite has two directions of perfect cleavage and resists abrasion, so the pressure and friction of faceting risk splitting it; a cabochon distributes that pressure evenly. The finish also suits the stone optically. Kunzite is pleochroic, showing different colors by viewing angle, and a rounded dome blends those shifting pink and violet hues instead of locking them into rigid reflections. Look into it and you can see growth and etch tubes running through the crystal like fine parallel needles, and healing feathers that read as faint veils.
Rather than hang from a single chain, the pendant is suspended between two. The stone was set into a 24k gold vermeil oval folded in half over a wooden dowel, which gave it a left and a right to wire the chains into and turned a pendant into a component.
The vermeil is edged in tiny pale amethyst, mystic labradorite and moonstone, wired one at a time. From there the cluster grows: pink druzy, pink chalcedony, morganite, lavender quartz, rose quartz, pink and purple sapphires, a large flat aquamarine briolette, and Japanese Akoya keshi pearl accents.
The two runs are elongated 14k gold-filled paperclip chain, chosen so the links carry the vertical line rather than interrupt it. Wear it long, over something plain enough to let the line read. Part of the Second Light collection.
Built once, and there is no second kunzite waiting.
Necklace Length vs. Drop
Circumference / Length: The full measurement of the chain or strand from end to end (including the clasp): 17 ½ inches
Drop: How far the necklace hangs down onto your chest: 8 ½ inches
Ships same day (Mon–Wed orders before 4pm MT) FedEx 2-Day | Fully Insured | Signature Required 14-day returns | Full shipping & returns policy →
From the bench
This is the last kunzite pendant I had, bought from my gem vendor Earthstone, and there is not another one waiting.
I wanted it hung between two chains rather than from one, which meant the stone needed a left and a right, so I folded a 24k gold vermeil oval over a dowel to give it both.
Look into it in daylight and you can see growth tubes running like fine parallel needles, and healing feathers that read as faint veils.
Why this kunzite hangs between two chains| Last Light | Typical alternative | |
|---|---|---|
| Center stone | A large smooth pink kunzite with visible growth tubes and healing feathers, set into a folded 24k gold vermeil oval | Faceted pink stone hung from a jump ring |
| Suspension | Hung BETWEEN two parallel chains rather than from one, for a vertical line | Single chain, pendant swinging free |
| Finish | Cabochon, because kunzite's perfect cleavage and abrasion resistance make faceting a fracture risk | Faceted, which windows every inclusion |
| Metal | 14k gold-filled throughout, with one 24k gold vermeil oval as the setting | Gold-plated base metal |
| Setting | Vermeil edged in pale amethyst, mystic labradorite and moonstone, each wired individually | A plain bezel or no edge detail |
| Construction | One of a kind, hand-built in Denver; built once, never repeated | Mass-produced and repeated |
What is kunzite?
The pink to lilac variety of the mineral spodumene, colored by traces of manganese, sitting at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. It is strongly pleochroic, so the depth of pink shifts with the angle you view it from.
What are the lines inside it?
Two natural inclusion types. Growth and etch tubes are fine parallel channels running through the crystal, and healing feathers are partial internal fractures that look like faint veils. Both record how the crystal grew.
Is this one of a kind?
Yes, and it cannot be closely repeated. This was the last kunzite pendant of its kind Andrea Li had, and the piece was built once in her Denver studio.
How do I care for kunzite?
Kunzite fades with prolonged strong light, so wear it and then store it away from a sunny windowsill. Clean with a soft cloth and mild soapy water only, never an ultrasonic cleaner.
