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Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
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Stone(s): 1 piece genuine white druzy (40 x 24 mm), 1 piece genuine citrine (23 x 18 mm), 1 piece genuine white topaz |
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Overall Dimension (including bail): 3 x 1.25 x 0.6 inches |
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Inner Bail Diameter: 7 mm |
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Weight: 44 grams |
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Stamp/Mark: Starborn, 925 |
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Serial Number: p24262 |
Gem quality druzy is created when a layer of tiny quartz crystals forms over the top of another stone. Natural druzy crystals can be colored themselves or take their color from the underlying stone. The surface of a druzy is sometimes coated with gold or other substances for a dramatic effect. Titanium druzy has been treated with a thin layer of titanium to give it a beautiful color and iridescent sheen.
Citrine is quartz generally occurring in a golden color. Citrine occurs naturally in Scotland and in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Much citrine available today is actually smoky quartz or amethyst that has been heat-treated to achieve its characteristic color.
Derived from "tapaz," the Sanskrit word for fire, topaz is one of the most brilliant cut gemstones in existence. Topaz comes in a variety of colors from yellow to blue, and deeper blues and pinks are often created by heat-treating stones. Brazil is the world's top exporter of topaz.
