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South Africa

Mounted in 18Kt Gold

The pendant measures 2.3cm x 1.1cm x 1.1cm (0.9in x 0.4in x 0.4in)

The 18kt gold chain is not included. Our 18kt gold chain selection may be viewed and purchased here

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A distinctive pendant featuring a polished natural Sugilite from South Africa, elegantly mounted in handcrafted 18Kt Gold. The gemstone displays rich violet to deep purple hues, with subtle variations in tone and translucency that create depth within the stone. Its smooth spherical form highlights the material's luxurious colour and soft lustre, making it an eye-catching and highly collectible gemstone pendant.

Sugilite is a rare cyclosilicate mineral prized for its vivid purple colour, which ranges from lavender and magenta to deep royal violet. The colour is produced by trace elements within the crystal structure, while natural variations in texture and translucency give each piece a unique appearance. Fine-quality Sugilite is among the most sought-after lapidary materials in the world due to its rarity and striking colour.

South Africa is the world's most important source of gem-quality Sugilite, particularly from Manganese-rich deposits where the mineral formed under unusual geological conditions. These deposits have produced the finest examples known, celebrated for their intense colour and rarity. This pendant showcases one of the most distinctive and desirable ornamental gemstones discovered in the twentieth century.