Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
Stone(s): Genuine Russian charoite (58 x 40 mm) and genuine brilliant-cut amethyst (21mm x 14mm)
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Overall Dimension (including bail): 3.0 x 1.7 x 0.5 inches |
Inner Bail Diameter: 7 mm |
Weight: 35.2 grams |
Stamp/Mark: STERLING |
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Serial Number: p28178 |
Discovered in 1978 in the Murun mountains in Yakutia, near the Charo River, bright purple Russian charoite is a silicate mineral composed of potassium, calcium and sodium. This purple, fibrous material may also contain patterns of black, white, orange and transparent crystals.