18x11mm Gold Leafed Turquoise Howlite Slice Nugget Pendant 1 Bead
Description
These 18x11mm Gold Leafed Turquoise Howlite Slice Nugget Pendants showcase a vibrant combination of brilliant turquoise-blue coloration, distinctive matrix patterns, and elegant gold-toned detailing. Each pendant features a beautifully irregular slice nugget silhouette with softly rounded edges and a smooth, polished surface that highlights the stone's colorful character. The turquoise-colored howlite displays an eye-catching spectrum of vivid sky blue, rich aqua, and deeper blue-green tones, with individual stones exhibiting unique variations in saturation and patterning. Some pendants feature broad areas of uninterrupted blue, while others reveal intricate networks of charcoal-black veining, delicate gray markings, and earthy brown matrix formations that create striking visual contrast. A fine gold leafed border follows the individual contours of each stone, framing its organic shape with a warm metallic accent 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 a variety of jewelry components. Their combination of bold color, naturally varied howlite patterns, and refined gold detailing gives these petite pendants a sophisticated appearance that balances rustic character with contemporary elegance.
Measuring approximately 18x11mm, these Gold Leafed Turquoise Howlite Slice Nugget Pendants are ideal for creating delicate necklaces, colorful drop earrings, distinctive charms, and contemporary gemstone jewelry designs. Their compact proportions and individually varied shapes make them particularly appealing for minimalist pendant necklaces, where the vibrant blue coloration and delicate gold edging can become the focal point of a finished piece. The brilliant turquoise 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 organic geometric silhouettes lend themselves beautifully to Southwestern-inspired jewelry, modern artisan designs, and colorful everyday accessories that celebrate the individuality of natural stone. Whether suspended from a delicate gold chain, paired with a similarly sized pendant to create elegant drop earrings, or incorporated into layered gemstone necklaces and charm bracelets, these turquoise howlite pendants bring refreshing color, distinctive texture, and timeless appeal to handcrafted jewelry. Each pendant is sold individually as 1 Gold Leafed Turquoise Howlite Slice Nugget Pendant, measuring approximately 18x11mm, 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
- 18x11mm
- Beads per strand
- 1
- Color
- Blue
- SKU
- 56275
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