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Rolling Green Labradoriteby ~Nambroth

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This is a Labradorite carefully hand wrapped in Argentium sterling silver. I thought this stone had a curious shape to it!

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] ]]}

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~DiscreetMemories Aug 7, 2012 Student General Artist

I found your explanation facinating, and the piece is so magical looking!

~Khima-Inez Dec 2, 2010 General Artist

Curious indeed!

*RodneyPike Sep 21, 2010 Professional Digital Artist

WOW!

=Shizuku-Uzu Jul 11, 2010

very nice, it looks like reptile skin...!!

~wolfofdesire Mar 9, 2010 Hobbyist

magica

*TaiVixey Jan 7, 2010 Hobbyist General Artist

I wonder... Labradorite comes in different colors?

~Nambroth Jan 7, 2010 Professional General Artist

It sure does

~ReeannaSephiroth Nov 23, 2009

looks like a sliver of dragon scaled skin

~Freakconformist Nov 11, 2009

Don't take this the wrong way, but I'm trying to figure out if I actually "like it", or if I like it because it's unique. The pattern reminds me of a metallic alligator skin, and it's such an interesting shape.
I think it's a matter of taste for me.

Your metal work is gorgious as always.

~KisuSuomi Nov 9, 2009

Interesting shape

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