For this piece I hand carved a starling in the silver behind the stone and it’s just visible thru the strikingly clear dendritic agate with delicate black branching patterns. On the back I’ve engraved a murmuration of starlings. The piece was inspired by the murmuration of starlings I was greeted to one crisp morning when I looked out my studio window.
pendant measures 1.5 X 1.5 inches
chain length is 18” please let me know in the notes at checkout if you need the chain shortened or would like a lengthener
Dendritic agates:
Dendrites are inclusions within a stone that appear organic and plant like. Millions of years ago, trace amounts of manganese and iron in solution from neighboring rock gained access to these forming agates. The elements, after seeping thru fine surface fractures, crystallized inside. In the most rare agates they resemble natural beauties like trees, flowers, corals and moonlit nights. These gemstones are highly sought after and collectable.
