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Turquoise Abalone Gold Heart Charm #1
Inspired by summer's magestic vibe and turquoise seas, this heart shaped abalone shell charm mesmerizes as the sun's rays bounce off the surface to produce a light show of turquoise, green, and brightness. Abalone's pattern is unique to the particular shell it is fashioned from. No two heart charms are ever the same.
A 14k yellow gold frame surrounds a custom cut heart abalone shell with an overlay cabochon of crystal quartz. This custom cut, only found at Mejia Jewelry, magnifies the natural color and pattern found in abalone.
Abalone heart charm sold seperately or as a complete necklace with chain. See purchasing options below.
Add the charm to your current charm necklace for an addtional pop of color.
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* 14k Yellow Gold
* Custom cut abalone crystal quartz heart charm 10x10 mm
* Charm measures 12 x12 mm across by 6 mm in depth
* 16" or 18" Sterling Silver Blackened Chain or 14k Gold Chain
Additional Information
All made to order jewelry is non-refundable. In stock jewelry can be returned for exchange or store credit within 5 business days of receipt unworn in its original condition and in the original packaging it was received.
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About the Gemstone
Abalone shell is a highly iridescent shell composed of nacre (mother-of-pearl) with a strong range of changeable colors. As light bounces off the nacre, a light show of turquoise, peacock green and blue to rose pink, purple and gold shimmer is revealed. It has been used by the Native American tribes of North America for over 10,000 years for use in decorative items.
There are over a hundred varieties of abalone worldwide. They are found in the cold coastal waters of New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, western North America, and Japan.
Abalone is a variety of mollusks or sea snails with feet and tentacles. Prized as a delicacy, they grow by feeding on seaweed such as kelp. The different varieties of seaweed create different colors in their shell as they grow. Concentric rings on the outside of an adult abalone shell are evidence of the changes to its seaweed diet.
This ear-shaped shell is made up of microscopic pieces of calcium carbonate, stacked one on top of the other. Each of these layers has a sticky protein material between them making it exceptionally strong. Abalone mollusks can repair minor damage to their own shells as well caused by otters or humans trying to pry them off rocks.
Abalone’s Mother-of-Pearl is a symbol of strength and healing.