Ametrine Nuggets Necklace

One-of-a-Kind Large Ametrine specimen plates. Dramatic hammered ametrine ( a mixture of amethyst and citrine) in beautiful translucence stones hammered on the front side, and polished on the back. It is suspended from a necklace of facetted amethyst and rich faceted Citrine. The clasp is a well-colored amethyst geode. Ametrine is a combination of amethyst and citrine, which are both a variety of quartz. Amethyst is clear quartz with the presence of manganese, making it purple. Citrine is clear quartz with the presence of iron, making it golden yellow. Ametrine was not readily available on the market until the 1970s when it was discovered--or re-discovered--in Bolivia. The legends say a Spanish conquistador discovered the ametrine mine in the 1600s when he received the land after marrying a native princess named Anahi. He sent several specimens to Queen Isabella of Spain...

An iconic Dower & Hall design, this sterling silver Nomad necklace is made of small pebble-shaped nuggets threaded onto chain. The necklace is finished with our signature hammered lo...