Price: $75.00 , Item #: 383770
SALE 15% OFF!Oregon is one of the few places in the world where feldspar crystals are of gem grade and large enough to be cut for jewelry. It is the only place in the world that this gem is found with copper in it. The Tudor Guild acquires these all natural dazzling Sunstone earrings directly from the owner of the mines in the deserts of Oregon. The gem?s fine grained coppery shiller allows for transparency in the stone yet still produces the phenomenon of aventurescence or "glitter" second only to diamonds. The Sunstones are a grand 6mm in size, sure to catch the eyes of admirers. The Sunstone is the official Oregon State Gemstone. This uniquely American gemstone is rapidly gaining fame, being sought by jewelry lovers and collectors worldwide.Oregon Sunstone LoreIn ancient times, sunstones were used by natives for barter. They were thought by the Vikings to be a talisman for navigation. New age thought links sunstone to protective energy. It is also said to lend extra physical energy in times of stress or ill health. Others claim that sunstone can assist contemplative processes and bolster the energy level.