Abitibi's aquamarine pendant

This oval aquamarine pendant from Abitibi by Gemmes Québec embodies the very essence of elegance. The gemstone, with a hue reminiscent of turquoise waters, sits delicately in a sterling silver setting, creating a piece that perfectly combines exceptional craftsmanship and the gem's timeless beauty.

Every detail of this pendant has been meticulously crafted, reflecting our commitment to superior quality and unique design. Wear this creation with pride to enhance your everyday elegance or to complement your outfit for special occasions.

Description

• Quebec stone, Abitibi
• Assembled in Quebec City
• Material: 925 silver, aquamarine
• 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?

Aquamarine is a gem that belongs to the Beryls group. It is in the waste of an old disused Lithium mine, in Abitibi, that these blue Beryls were found.