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Fairy Stone Cross Bracelet – Aquamarine and Freshwater Pearls, with Staurolite (Crosses of Stone) Charm It is interesting to me that many times parts of our lives come around full circle – as if it is fate, karma or a divine plan. When I was newly married and a young mother, I was also a college student. My first husband was a Geology student and was the student curator for the Geology Department. The bookcases in our apartment were filled with beautiful rock specimens that he collected on various field trips. Although I was very appreciative of their beauty, I scarcely had the luxury of time to allow myself to become engaged in my fascination with these specimens. No indeed – there was studying to be done (18-21 credit hours hrs. / Semester), diapers to be changed, washed and hung out on a line to dry (we did not have enough $$ to purchase the dryer as well) and a part time job typing thesis papers (in the Geology Department - no less)! Fast forward 35 years and now I have the luxury of time to give in to my fascination with Geology and gemstones. Who knew! Last fall, I made it a point to visit one of my favorite gemstone vendors who specialize in some of the more unique naturally occurring stones that are then made up into earthy and organic pendants. I came across a naturally occurring pendant commonly called “Crosses of Stone”, “Fairy Stone Crosses” or the geological name - Staurolite Crystals. Staurolite Crystals are a natural rock formation in the shape of a cross and found in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, New Mexico and Russia. They range in size from 1/8 inch to over 4 inches and are formed in five colors – red, white, black, brown and yellow. Oddly enough, all colors will turn grey when exposed to the elements for a long period of time. They are composed of iron aluminum and silicate. This gorgeous triple-strand bracelet of aquamarine and freshwater pearls is the perfect foil to the organic “Fairy Stone Cross” charm which is chased in 24k gold. The soft grey-blue druzy background of the charm collects light and releases a beautiful granular shimmer against the dark brown cross which is naturally formed. Extends to 8.5” long Reference: 29789
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