{"product_id":"collier-scapolite-de-fort-coulonge-quartz-et-vermeil","title":"Scapolite from Fort-Coulonge Necklace with Quartz and Vermeil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fort-Coulonge scapolite, quartz, and vermeil necklace by Gemmes Québec is a sublime fusion of nature and elegance. Each carefully selected scapolite and quartz stone intertwines with exquisite delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vermeil, meticulously crafted by Gemmes Québec, adds a touch of sophistication to this exceptional piece. Every detail of this necklace reflects a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship, making this creation a unique work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear this Fort-Coulonge scapolite necklace with pride, revealing the perfect harmony between natural gemstones and the exceptional expertise of Gemmes Québec.\u003c\/p\u003e A jewel that transcends trends, illuminating your style with timeless elegance and unparalleled grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"\"1\"\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"\"1\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"1\"\"\u003eStones from Quebec, Fort-Coulonge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"1\"\"\u003eEach necklace is carefully handcrafted in Quebec City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"1\"\"\u003eMaterials: scapolite, quartz, and freshwater pearls on triple-strand silk thread with intermittent knots, securely attached to Signature Gemmes' exclusive vermeil clasp Quebec.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"\"1\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"\"1\"\"\u003eNote that each stone is unique, so the color may vary slightly from one piece of jewelry to another.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important; font-size: 20px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important; font-size: 24px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;\"\u003eGemmes Québec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterest in gemstones from Quebec is very recent. First extracted sporadically by prospectors or mineral collectors who used artisanal mining methods, they only recently appeared on the jewelry market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the fact that the geological contexts favorable to the formation of gemstones are rare in Quebec, Mr. André Gagnon, lapidary of Quebec, undertook in 1994 research in the mining archives, collections of minerals and available geological reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the discovery of several sites of interest, he organized numerous expeditions aimed at extracting the minerals which seemed the most promising for stone cutting and subsequently offering them to jewelry craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important; font-size: 18px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important; font-size: 24px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; outline: none !important; font-size: 20px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;\"\u003eDid you know that?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScapolite, this blue colored stone with fluorescent properties, was mined in small quantities near Fort-Coulonge in Pontiac County. Environmental concerns halted all hopes for future supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gemmes Québec par André Gagnon Lapidaire","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":49199435284787,"sku":"AG-COSCAQZ","price":794.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/6529\/0556\/products\/Sanstitre-2020-12-29T104942.924.png?v=1615408729","url":"https:\/\/artisanscanada.com\/en\/products\/scapolite-from-fort-coulonge-necklace-with-quartz-and-vermeil","provider":"Artisans Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}