The Amethyst Queen mining area, located South of Grand Junction, Colorado, is once again under claim and is producing very nice clusters of Amethyst combined with many other associated minerals.  This Amethyst is different in that it tends to be lighter in color than the Arizona, Brazil or Uruguay Amethyst.  However, there is also substantial color-zoning in this material causing a gradual change from almost clear white quartz to dark purple, and everything in between within each individual crystal.   Some crystals even have a presence of Citrine, which is a first for Colorado.
 
Robert Michael acquired a large quantity of these Amethyst crystals specifically from the Humming Bird Mine.  Robert faceted one of those crystals into this 7mm round gemstone weighing 1 carat.  He then set the gem in a Sterling Silver Pendant which Robert designed and manufactures.
 
The idea behind this piece is a Cross.  The crossbars represent nails that were removed from the Cross, and in doing so they become bent and curved.  Other gemstone colors my represent various seasons of the Christian year.
 
We redommend either a 20" or 24" Light Twisted Box Sterling Silver Chain, #1106, for this Pendant.
 
We'll be shipping this item along with an attractive Gift Box, matching tote bag, and crinkled paper. You'll be ready to present this gift in only a few minutes. All buttoned up, pretty, and sophisticated.
 
Please be aware that the items in our photos are often much larger than actual. This is done intentionally to give you a closeup view.
 
Over 200 additional Robert Michael pieces are available for purchase at Pinetree Jewelers in Parker, CO and Rock Jewelers in Castle Rock, CO.
 
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