Drop, silver-plated blue chalcedony (dyed) and electroplated sterling silver, 12-13mm hand-cut double-sided faceted star, Mohs hardness 6-1/2 to 7. Sold individually.

Hand cut, faceted star drop chalcedony makes a lovely addition to bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more. The sterling silver loop is embedded in a silver-plated frame. Chalcedony is believed to have been named after an ancient town, Chalcedon, in Asia Minor. In those times, chalcedony was used for cameos--carved gemstones featuring a raised relief image. Add a small lobster claw clasp with a jump ring or split ring to take advantage of the trend for interchangeable, immediately personalized jewelry. Sizes, shapes and colors may vary with handcrafted items.