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Moonstone & spinel necklace
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£375
Moonstone & spinel necklace.
Black spinel is a rare gemstone made up of hard vitreous magnesium aluminium oxide or magnesium aluminate. Specifically, black spinel is one of the rarest minerals that comes from the Spinel family, the most famous being the black Prince’s ruby.
These moonstones are of the finest quality and have a fantastic colour. They are clear, not milky. Moonstone is a variety of the feldspar-group mineral orthoclase. During formation, orthoclase and albite separate into alternating layers. When light falls between these thin layers, it is scattered, producing the phenomenon called adularescence. Adularescence is the light that appears to billow across a gem.
Because gemstones are a lifetime passion, David & Nicola have both studied at the internationally recognised Gem-A and have passed the prestigious DGA. An extensive stock of beautiful diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and pearls is available for you to select from. Importantly, we will gladly show you a selection. Simultaneously, discuss and explain the technical and aesthetic considerations. Without a doubt, the design & stone you choose will be unique and beautiful. Designed to suit your lifestyle, it is an ongoing delight. A perfect birthday, anniversary or Christmas present, beautifully boxed.
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His designs are elegantly modern, designed for life, and unmistakably David Ashton creations. His iconic ring stacks have been internationally recognised in Elle, Vogue, V&A, & the TATE.
In his younger years, David trained as a scientific and medical instrument maker in Cambridge and, consequently, as an aircraft engineer. Importantly, this gave him a unique perspective on precision manufacturing, which he then applied to jewellery making.
The price is 16 inches long, with silver ball catch, 2 mm spinel beads, and 3-7 mm graduated moonstone.
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