This handcrafted pendant is part of the Frostmere collection; a small gathering of jewels that capture the stillness, beauty, and magic of Winter. She features a beautiful teardrop shaped Smithsonite that is the loveliest shade of icy teal blue. Like all my work, this pendant is a complete one of a kind, made using recycled silver, cruelty-free materials, ethically sourced crystals and environmentally friendly methods.
Total Pendant Face Length: 38.5mm approx.
Total Pendant Face Width: 14mm approx.
Cord Details: 72cm adjustable organic cotton cord.
♥ Pendant Features:
⦁ Teardrop shaped Smithsonite, ethically sourced from Laurium, Greece.
⦁ 925 sterling silver triple bail.
⦁ Thick 925 sterling silver backing.
⦁ 999 fine silver bezel around the stone.
⦁ 925 sterling silver snow accents.
⦁ A teardrop cutout at the back of the pendant, to showcase the beauty of both sides of the stone.
⦁ Setting oxidized darker in parts for contrast.
⦁ Polished to a high shine.
⦁ Silver is nickel free.
⦁ Hanging from a 72cm adjustable black organic cotton cord.
♥ Handcrafted:
⦁ Created by hand in Melbourne, Australia.
⦁ Crafted entirely from scratch, without machinery or ring moulds.
⦁ Created using traditional metalsmithing techniques (hammers, fire, anvil etc).
♥ Uniqueness:
⦁ A complete one of a kind piece.
⦁ All precious metals used have been recycled.
⦁ Each stone is handpicked and ethically sourced.
⦁ No chemicals are used in the creating process.
⦁ Each piece is created with respect and love for the Earth.
💎 SMITHSONITE LORE:
Smithsonite is a captivating mineral prized for its gentle colours and distinctive silky lustre. First described in 1832 by the French mineralogist François Sulpice Beudant, it was named in honour of James Smithson, the British scientist whose generous bequest led to the founding of the Smithsonian Institution. Formed over countless years through the weathering of zinc-rich deposits, Smithsonite often develops in soft botryoidal formations that resemble clusters of rounded droplets shaped by time itself.
One of Smithsonite's most enchanting qualities is its pearly to silky lustre. Light seems to drift across its surface in a manner often compared to candlelight glowing through melted wax, giving many specimens an almost ethereal appearance. Found in a beautiful range of colours, from tranquil blues and greens to soft pinks, creams, and greys, each piece possesses its own unique character.
In crystal lore, Smithsonite is regarded as a stone of emotional healing, compassion, and gentle reassurance. It is believed to soothe the emotional body, ease stress and tension, and provide comfort during periods of loneliness, anxiety, or grief. Its energy is often associated with kindness, self-acceptance, and inner peace.
Smithsonite is also said to encourage love, beauty, charm, and emotional balance. By fostering a deeper sense of compassion for both ourselves and others, it is believed to help the wearer radiate warmth, grace, and understanding into the world around them.
