23 carat gold foil and golden quartz pendant

23 carat gold foil and golden quartz pendant. 23 carat foil has been applied through technique called Keum-Boo. It is an ancient Japanese technique allowing fusing 23 ct gold foil on silver through the heat.  In the centre of the pendant the cushion cut golden rutilated quartz is set in Sterling silver. Four little tubes that are holding the stone are also set with gems, with 1.5 round citrines.  The beautiful effect of golden rutile needles is creating an effect of luxury and uniqueness. There is no two identical stones with golden rutilated quartz, which makes it even more special. Ancient Greeks believed that needles of golden rutile are in fact trapped golden hair of goddess Aphrodite, as a gift from her to the human kind. Stone was suppose to bring blessing and protection of the goddess of beauty and love.  Above the quartz, a 5 mm yellow round citrine is set in Sterling silver. Citrines are also gemstones from quartz family and they can come in very light colour yellow shades, to almost orange-brown.   Pendant is securely suspended on the Sterling silver omega style of chain, which completes the whole design. There is no other pendant like this one in the whole world. It could become an amazing gift to someone who likes an original fine art jewellery. Designed and hand made with love in Cork city, Ireland. Photos by Caoimhe Heaney Photography