Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
Stone(s): Genuine Russian charoite (47 x 21 mm) |
Overall Dimension (including bail): 2.6 x 0.9 x 0.25 inches |
Inner Bail Diameter: 7 mm |
Weight: 19.3 grams |
Stamp/Mark: 925 |
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Serial Number: p29914 |
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.