{"product_id":"white-selenite-and-tangerine-chalcedony-bracelet-with-raw-brass-and-stainless-steel-components-the-functioning-brass-locket-is-included","title":"White selenite and tangerine chalcedony bracelet with raw brass and stainless steel components. The functioning brass locket is included!","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTICE: These are GENUINE gemstones! In addition to using genuine gemstones, I also use durable components that will outlast every elastic bracelet sold on the market. Elastic bracelets will wear out quickly and break, whereas my bracelets will give you years of wear!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere I offer an eye-catching bracelet made with 10mm white selenite beads paired with alternating 10mm tangerine chalcedony beads. Raw brass floral bead caps with golden stainless steel station beads and S-hook closure enhance this lovely gemstone combination and lend it a Persian flair! A pretty and functional heart-shaped locket in raw brass dangles delightfully from a golden stainless steel bail, completing this ephemeral design and elevating it to boutique status (but without the boutique price!)! If you prefer a lobster clasp over the S-hook closure, message me and I’ll swap it out for you free of charge!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e“If it’s not good enough for me, it’s not good enough for my customers. If I won’t wear it myself, I don’t sell it in my shop.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -Heather Constable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy I Love It: Selenite is one of those magical minerals that is completely mesmerizing to play with, appearing to move and flow in the light. This is due to selenite’s crystal structure, which formed in prismatic or tubular parallel “fibers” as ancient salt lakes evaporated. As light passes through these parallel crystals a flowing, glowing  optical effect is produced. Selenite can also produce a true “cat’s eye” effect, so that when you hold a top-quality selenite bead between your thumb and forefinger and allow the light to pass unhindered through it, a slit resembling a cat’s pupil appears in its center! When selenite beads are strung end-to-end and manipulated in the light, the light appears to flow along the length of the strand and move from bead to bead!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough mesmerizing and beautiful, selenite is a very soft mineral that should be treated with care and stored in a padded box or soft pouch when not on display or being worn (as in the case of this bracelet). Its softness, however, makes it a favorite of stone carvers, as it is easily transformed into beautiful and glowing ornamental objects. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenite reminds me that beauty is enduring but can likewise be precariously fragile, so we must each do our part to care for this amazing planet and all its wonders if we desire to pass it on to future generations. Recycle, reuse, repurpose, refurbish, reduce - let selenite REmind us that the small contributions we make today will pay big dividends to our children and grandchildren!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation About This Gemstone: Selenite formed thousands of years ago as salt water lakes and seas evaporated, and today it is mined in various countries including the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Poland. It is naturally translucent to transparent, but its soft crystals readily absorb pigments so that you will often find selenite dyed in a range of colors! When selenite is shaped and polished, light  passes through its crystals and makes it appear to glow. This mineral’s very name, in fact, is derived from the ancient Greek word for moon, “selene”, aptly named due to its characteristic glowing properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenite is transparent gypsum and is a very soft mineral. Selenite ranks at 2 out of 10 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness, which means that things made of selenite can be damaged by harder materials. It is nonetheless a sought after mineral due to its alluring beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun facts: Taken straight from the ground in its raw crystalline state, selenite can be scratched with a mere fingernail! Don’t be afraid to wear it in jewelry or to display a selenite carving, but do treat it gently! Selenite derives its name from the Greek word “selene”, meaning “moon”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hand Knotted Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"5.5”","offer_id":53981507944632,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6”","offer_id":53981507977400,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.5”","offer_id":53981508010168,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7”","offer_id":53981508042936,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5”","offer_id":53981508075704,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/1527\/4424\/files\/64F2C495-8FED-4445-891B-75877186B5E2.jpg?v=1787673901","url":"https:\/\/handknottedjewelry.com\/products\/white-selenite-and-tangerine-chalcedony-bracelet-with-raw-brass-and-stainless-steel-components-the-functioning-brass-locket-is-included","provider":"Hand Knotted Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}