Pyrite Drop Pendant
The mineral Pyrite is composed of iron and sulfide and is often called ‘fool’s gold’ because of its resemblance to a gold nugget. The name comes from the Greek word pyr, “fire,” because pyrite emits sparks when struck by metal.
This pendant is a 10mm diameter round cabochon cut pyrite bezel-set in sterling silver. The simple setting complements the stone’s unusual surface—a shiny metallic bronzy-gold color with darker veins or flecks. The fact that this gemstone is partly composed of a metal, but is treated like a stone, then set in metal, is fascinating to me.
This pendant is about 5/8” long, including bail. Chain not included—head over to the ‘Chains and Cords’ section if you need one. Pictured on an oxidized sterling silver cable chain.
The mineral Pyrite is composed of iron and sulfide and is often called ‘fool’s gold’ because of its resemblance to a gold nugget. The name comes from the Greek word pyr, “fire,” because pyrite emits sparks when struck by metal.
This pendant is a 10mm diameter round cabochon cut pyrite bezel-set in sterling silver. The simple setting complements the stone’s unusual surface—a shiny metallic bronzy-gold color with darker veins or flecks. The fact that this gemstone is partly composed of a metal, but is treated like a stone, then set in metal, is fascinating to me.
This pendant is about 5/8” long, including bail. Chain not included—head over to the ‘Chains and Cords’ section if you need one. Pictured on an oxidized sterling silver cable chain.
The mineral Pyrite is composed of iron and sulfide and is often called ‘fool’s gold’ because of its resemblance to a gold nugget. The name comes from the Greek word pyr, “fire,” because pyrite emits sparks when struck by metal.
This pendant is a 10mm diameter round cabochon cut pyrite bezel-set in sterling silver. The simple setting complements the stone’s unusual surface—a shiny metallic bronzy-gold color with darker veins or flecks. The fact that this gemstone is partly composed of a metal, but is treated like a stone, then set in metal, is fascinating to me.
This pendant is about 5/8” long, including bail. Chain not included—head over to the ‘Chains and Cords’ section if you need one. Pictured on an oxidized sterling silver cable chain.