Sunstone Split Necklace

Sunstone Split Necklace from China

Sun stone

Sun stone is a striking mineral from the feldspar group, known for its warm luster and brilliance, often with an orange to reddish colour. The characteristic shimmering effect, also called aventurescence, is caused by inclusions of haematite or goethite. This optical property gives sunstone a sparkling appearance reminiscent of sunlight, from which the mineral gets its name.

Sunstone is found in India, Norway, the United States and Canada, among other places. It usually belongs to the plagioclase or orthoclase feldspars, with the chemical composition (Na,Ca)(Si,Al)₄O₈. Sunstone occurs in igneous rocks such as pegmatites or volcanic rocks. Its hardness is between 6 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Sun stone

Our necklaces are available in various designs, including faceted, ball, split and knotted necklaces. Currently, all necklaces in our range are 45 cm long, which corresponds to a standard wearing length for most neck sizes. The beads or slivers used vary in shape and finish, giving each necklace a unique character.

The bead size varies depending on the type of chain, from around 4 mm in finer models to around 8 mm in the somewhat coarser versions. For split necklaces, uneven pieces of stone are used, with the split used varying from 5 to 10 mm, giving a natural look. Knotted necklaces feature a knot between the beads, which is not only decorative but also contributes to the strength of the jewellery.

Keep in mind that not every variety is available in all designs or bead sizes.