28x18mm Gold Leafed Turquoise Howlite Slice Nugget Pendant 1 Bead
Description
These 28x18mm Gold Leafed Turquoise Howlite Slice Nugget Pendants showcase the vibrant beauty of turquoise-colored howlite, combining brilliant sky-blue and aqua tones with distinctive matrix patterns and elegant gold-toned detailing. Each pendant features an irregular, triangular slice nugget silhouette with softly rounded corners, subtly asymmetrical edges, and a smooth, polished surface that highlights the stone's colorful character. The howlite displays an eye-catching range of vivid turquoise blue, pale aqua, and delicate robin's egg blue, with individual stones exhibiting beautiful variations in saturation and patterning. Some pendants feature broad areas of uninterrupted blue, while others reveal dramatic networks of charcoal-black veining, cloudy white formations, and intricate spiderweb-like markings that create striking visual contrast. The natural-looking variation in each stone's shape and matrix pattern lends the collection an organic, individually distinctive appearance. A delicate gold leafed border follows the irregular contours of each pendant, creating a warm metallic frame that beautifully complements the brilliant blue coloration. Each pendant is finished with a small integrated gold-toned hanging loop, providing a convenient attachment point for chains, ear wires, and other jewelry components. Their combination of bold turquoise tones, sculptural geometric silhouettes, and refined gold detailing creates a striking balance of organic character and contemporary elegance.
Measuring approximately 28x18mm, these Gold Leafed Turquoise Howlite Slice Nugget Pendants are ideal for creating statement necklaces, distinctive drop earrings, colorful charms, and contemporary gemstone jewelry designs. Their generously proportioned triangular shapes make them particularly appealing as standalone focal pendants, allowing the brilliant turquoise coloration and intricate matrix patterns to become the centerpiece of a finished design. The vivid blue tones pair beautifully with yellow gold, gold-filled chains, gold vermeil, sterling silver, and antique brass, while complementing gemstones such as lapis lazuli, carnelian, black spinel, smoky quartz, freshwater pearls, and moonstone. Their softly irregular silhouettes offer a refreshing alternative to traditional round and oval pendants, introducing geometric interest while retaining the organic appeal of natural stone. These pendants lend themselves especially well to Southwestern-inspired jewelry, coastal collections, modern artisan designs, and colorful statement accessories. Whether suspended individually from a delicate gold chain, paired with a similarly sized pendant to create bold dangling earrings, or incorporated into a layered gemstone necklace, these turquoise howlite pendants bring vibrant color, distinctive texture, and contemporary sophistication to handcrafted jewelry. Each pendant is sold individually as 1 Gold Leafed Turquoise Howlite Slice Nugget Pendant, measuring approximately 28x18mm, with variations in shape, coloration, matrix patterns, and gold leaf detailing that make every piece unique.
At a glance
- Stone
- Howlite
- Shape
- Nugget
- Bead size
- 28x18mm
- Beads per strand
- 1
- Color
- Blue
- SKU
- 56272
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