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VINTAGE GEMSTONE BETELGEUSE NECKLACE





VINTAGE GEMSTONE BETELGEUSE NECKLACE
This one-of-a-kind vintage gemstone Betelgeuse necklace is handmade by Andrea Li: a gunmetal watch band vintage chain with labradorite and mystic topaz rondelle details, finished with light blue hydro quartz nugget briolettes, vintage upcycled components, sterling silver wire, and beetle wing accents throughout. A gemstone cluster tassel drops from the front, combining sterling silver, beetle wings, labradorite, lemon topaz, vintage components, apatite, mystic topaz, peridot, watermelon tourmaline, bio-lemon topaz, green amethyst, swiss blue topaz, crystal shards, and blue zirconia.
The beetle wings are the detail people ask about first. Iridescent, structurally colored the way a labradorite flash is, they shift from green to copper to blue depending on the light hitting them. Andrea works with vintage and upcycled components to weave natural curiosities into wearable jewelry, and this piece layers that sensibility across its full 37 inches: a gunmetal chain running from the clasp, light blue hydro quartz nugget briolettes finishing the ends, and a mixed gemstone cluster pendant drop at 3½ inches, with tassels measuring 7 and 6 inches. No manufactured version of this exists.
The hydro quartz briolette nuggets are cold-connected, never heat-set. A briolette is drilled through its narrowest point, which is exactly where the stone is most brittle, so I wire each one by hand so the connection seats securely without stress on the stone. That discipline runs through the whole piece: every gemstone link in the cluster is assembled with wire and never with heat.
One of a kind, built once and never replicated. When it sells, it’s gone. Explore more in the Style Crone collection.
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Product Specs:
• Gunmetal watch band vintage chain with labradorite and mystic topaz rondelle details, finished with light blue hydro quartz nugget briolettes
• Vintage upcycled components
• Sterling silver wire
• Beetle wing accents throughout
• Gemstone clusters made of sterling silver, beetle wings, labradorite, lemon topaz, vintage components, apatite, mystic topaz, peridot, watermelon tourmaline, bio-lemon topaz, green amethyst, swiss blue topaz, crystal shards and blue zirconia
• Front beetle wing pendant drop length 3 1/2’’
• Necklace length to the back clasp 24’’
• Tassel lengths 7’’ and 6’’
• Necklace total length 37’’
Ships same day (Mon–Wed orders before 4pm MT) FedEx 2-Day | Fully Insured | Signature Required 14-day returns | Full shipping & returns policy →
This one-of-a-kind vintage gemstone Betelgeuse necklace is handmade by Andrea Li: a gunmetal watch band vintage chain with labradorite and mystic topaz rondelle details, finished with light blue hydro quartz nugget briolettes, vintage upcycled components, sterling silver wire, and beetle wing accents throughout. A gemstone cluster tassel drops from the front, combining sterling silver, beetle wings, labradorite, lemon topaz, vintage components, apatite, mystic topaz, peridot, watermelon tourmaline, bio-lemon topaz, green amethyst, swiss blue topaz, crystal shards, and blue zirconia.
The beetle wings are the detail people ask about first. Iridescent, structurally colored the way a labradorite flash is, they shift from green to copper to blue depending on the light hitting them. Andrea works with vintage and upcycled components to weave natural curiosities into wearable jewelry, and this piece layers that sensibility across its full 37 inches: a gunmetal chain running from the clasp, light blue hydro quartz nugget briolettes finishing the ends, and a mixed gemstone cluster pendant drop at 3½ inches, with tassels measuring 7 and 6 inches. No manufactured version of this exists.
The hydro quartz briolette nuggets are cold-connected, never heat-set. A briolette is drilled through its narrowest point, which is exactly where the stone is most brittle, so I wire each one by hand so the connection seats securely without stress on the stone. That discipline runs through the whole piece: every gemstone link in the cluster is assembled with wire and never with heat.
One of a kind, built once and never replicated. When it sells, it’s gone. Explore more in the Style Crone collection.
Andrea Li Designs - Jewelry As Unique As You Are
Product Specs:
• Gunmetal watch band vintage chain with labradorite and mystic topaz rondelle details, finished with light blue hydro quartz nugget briolettes
• Vintage upcycled components
• Sterling silver wire
• Beetle wing accents throughout
• Gemstone clusters made of sterling silver, beetle wings, labradorite, lemon topaz, vintage components, apatite, mystic topaz, peridot, watermelon tourmaline, bio-lemon topaz, green amethyst, swiss blue topaz, crystal shards and blue zirconia
• Front beetle wing pendant drop length 3 1/2’’
• Necklace length to the back clasp 24’’
• Tassel lengths 7’’ and 6’’
• Necklace total length 37’’
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 statement necklace | |
|---|---|---|
| Chain | Gunmetal watch band vintage chain, upcycled, one piece | New commercial chain, generic finish |
| Pendant details | Beetle wing accents, labradorite, mystic topaz rondelles, hydro quartz briolettes throughout | Single pendant or standard bead strand |
| Gemstone cluster | 14-element mix: labradorite, lemon topaz, apatite, mystic topaz, peridot, watermelon tourmaline, bio-lemon topaz, green amethyst, swiss blue topaz, crystal shards, blue zirconia, beetle wings | One or two stone types |
| Construction | Cold connection, hand-wired briolettes, no heat near the stones | Standard crimped or glued |
| Length | 37″ total; front pendant drop 3½″; tassels 7″ and 6″ | Fixed 18″–24″, no tassel detail |
| Availability | One of a kind, Style Crone collection, built once | Mass-produced |
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Joan of Arc was a peasant girl who was sainted for her efforts of leading an army that made her the savior of France. A fierce historical giant that we stand on the shoulders of today. Remember your own personal power and look good doing it when you wear this statement necklace.
Command your own army of admirers throughout the holiday season by pairing this with an open neckline. Grey metallics and flashes of colors akin to the aurora borealis make this color palette chameleon-like. Complementary to just about any color in your wardrobe.
These limited designs are handmade with love and assembled from a curated selection of various vintage pieces. Each one with a rich history that has been re-worked into a newer modern version and integrated with unexpected components to give them fresh appeal. Part of a curated collection of one of a kind pieces will be gone forever once they sell out.
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Product Specs:
• Vintage Hobe components.
• Various vintage components from 1950’s-1960’s.
• Gemstone accent clusters made of mystic topaz, grey moonstone, labradorite, keshi stick pearls and freshwater peacock pearls.
• Swarovski crystal accents for extra shimmer.
• Sterling silver wire.
• Adjustable length from 17’’-22’’.