Amazonite Pendant from Lac St-Jean

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

Description

• Stone from Quebec, Lac St-Jean
• Assembled in Quebec City
• Material: 925 sterling silver, amazonite
  
• 18" chain
• Please note that as each stone is unique, the color may vary slightly from one piece of jewelry to another. the other

Gemmes Québec

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.