Amazonite Pendant from Lac St-Jean

Explore the elegant softness of this oval amazonite and 925 silver pendant by Gemmes Québec. The delicate oval shape of the amazonite stone is enhanced by a sterling silver setting. Wear this pendant for a refined and authentic look, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of Gemmes Québec.

Description

• Quebec stone, Lac St-Jean
• Assembled in Quebec City
• Material: 925 silver, amazonite
• 18 inch chain
• Please note that each stone being unique, the color may vary slightly from one jewel to another

Gemstones from Quebec

Interest in Quebec gemstones is quite recent. First extracted sporadically by prospectors or mineral collectors who used artisanal mining methods, they have only recently appeared on the jewellery market.

Despite the fact that geological contexts favourable to the formation of gemstones are rare in Quebec, Mr. André Gagnon, a lapidary from Quebec City, undertook research in 1994 in the mining archives, mineral collections and geological reports available.

Following the discovery of several interesting sites, he organized numerous expeditions to extract the minerals that seemed most promising for lapidary cutting and to subsequently offer them to jewellery artisans.

Did you know that?

Amazonite, which comes from Lac St-Jean, is a member of the Feldspar family. Its turquoise color and shimmer make it a unique stone.
For security reasons, the excavation site was recently leveled.