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Captured Droplet Labradorite

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This is a Labradorite carefully hand wrapped in Argentium sterling silver.

Labradorite is an amazing stone that can appear dark at first, until you move it and the stone comes alive with colors flashing within. The effect is similar in appearance to opal fire. It is called chatoyancy, which is a fancy way of saying that the color 'flashes' or 'rolls' across the stone, like cat's-eye but far more vibrantly. It is a natural stone, and the effect is caused by refractive layers within the stone. It cannot be simulated or dyed to look that way!

I hand wrap these pieces with nothing more than my fingers and a tiny pair of pliers. I purchase the stones already polished from rock and gem shows.

Thanks for looking. :)



[[ Since many ask-- yes, I do sell these on my personal site: [link] ]]
Image size
400x602px 56.77 KB
Make
SONY
Model
DSC-F828
Shutter Speed
10/2500 second
Aperture
F/2.2
Focal Length
11 mm
ISO Speed
64
Date Taken
Jul 27, 2009, 2:34:46 PM
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artfullyannie's avatar
wonderfully beautiful!!