Amazonite Pendant from Lac St-Jean

Be captivated by this round amazonite pendant in 925 silver by Gemmes Québec. The organic shape of the amazonite, carefully framed in a silver setting, makes this pendant an authentic statement, capturing the essence of Gemmes Québec with a personal touch. Wear this piece to reflect your individuality and appreciation for sophisticated simplicity.

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.