designed and executed by christian-albrecht gollub,
this necklace features labradorite teardrops, freshwater pearls,
faceted citrine rondelles, & a sterling silver toggle clasp
20 inches total length
2006
labradorite can produce
a colorful play of light
called labradorescence.
as the individual teardrops
catch the light,
their glow changes
with each movement.
labradorite is grayish blue in color
but displays bright flashes of
green, blue, and sometimes
yellow-gold colors when viewed
from different angles. originally
found in labrador, canada -- hence
the name -- there are also deposits
in madagascar, mexico, russia, and
the united states.
the close up above shows the sterling silver toggle clasp
as well as the stunning labradorescence of this piece.
the image below includes a penny and a dime to indicate
the size of the individual components that make up the necklace.
for another necklace featuring labradorite click here.
Counter
citrine is named
after the french
word for lemon
(citron). in ancient
times citrine was
revered as a gift
of the sun and was
believed to be a
powerful antidote
to a viper's venom.