GREEN TURQUOISE SPIDERWEB Sterling Silver 925 Pendant - Height: 4 cm - Width: 2 cm- 10.4 g - (1)

TURQUESA VERDE SPIDERWEB – TRIANGULAR PENDANT WITH DARK MATRIX – SINGLE PIECE

1. Mineral identification
Pendant of probable green turquoise Spiderweb type, characterized by a blend of green and blue hues and a spectacular dark reticulated matrix.

2. Mineralogical composition
Turquoise is a hydrated copper-aluminum phosphate, with the chemical formula CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈·4H₂O.

3. Coloration
Displays an extraordinary combination of emerald green, olive green, turquoise blue, and yellowish tones, with dark contrasts that add depth to the piece.

4. Spiderweb matrix
Its main appeal is the network of fine dark lines crossing the surface, forming a mosaic of small irregular figures.
This structure resembles a spider’s web, from which the commercial name Spiderweb derives.

5. Cut
Elegant elongated triangular cut, with a narrow upper vertex and a gently curved base.
A stylized geometry that enhances the mineral’s presence when used as a pendant.

6. Polishing
Convex surface with a brilliant polish that allows appreciation of the color richness, contrasts, and the matrix details.

7. Setting
Metallic bezel with a silvery appearance, with a perimeter bezel and an articulated bail at the top of the type buche.
The setting frames the mineral without hiding its pattern.

8. Dimensions
Measurements: 0.5*4*2

9. Weight
Total weight: 1.0

10. Geographic origin
Specific origin USA, Mexico

Turquoise is found in various regions around the world, especially Iran, the United States, China, and Egypt.

11. Condition
General good visual condition.
Polished surface, well-defined pattern, and complete setting, according to the photographs.

12. Singularity and appeal
The piece’s greatest aesthetic value lies in the color combination and the distribution of its matrix.
The green and blue areas seem to form small islands separated by a dark network, creating an effect reminiscent of a landscape seen from above.
Its pattern is the most distinctive element of the piece.

13. Interest for collectors
Pendant especially attractive to turquoise enthusiasts, matrix minerals, and jewelry with unique design.
Its triangular shape, color intensity, and visual composition give it a prominent presence.

FALSETOODS AND AUTHENTICITY
Turquoise is one of the most imitated minerals on the international market.
Among common imitations are dyed chrysocolla (howlite) and magnesite, as well as composite materials that reproduce its appearance.
To distinguish them, one should study the mineral structure, color distribution, matrix, hardness, and, when necessary, analysis of its composition.
In this piece a highly marked reticulated structure is visible, with areas of dark matrix and color variations.
Identification as Spiderweb turquoise is the main visual hypothesis, without independent gemological certification.

TESTS PERFORMED
Visual examination of photographs under different lighting.
Expanded observation of color distribution.
Visual study of the dark matrix and its ramification.
Evaluation of polishing, cut, and surface.
Visual inspection of the setting.

GEMOLOGICAL CURIOSITIES
Turquoise has been valued for thousands of years by different civilizations.
In ancient Egypt it was used in jewelry and ceremonial objects. In Persia it achieved high prestige for its blue tones, while many American cultures incorporated it into their artisanal tradition.
Its blue color is primarily related to copper; green tones may be associated with iron presence.
The term Spiderweb describes a matrix appearance in a net-like pattern, not a separate mineral species.

TIPS
Its color combination makes it suitable with white, black, beige, or earth-toned garments.
A simple chain enhances the mineral and helps it become the centerpiece of the set.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Avoid perfumes, cosmetics, detergents, shocks, and prolonged exposure to heat or sun.
Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use ultrasonics or harsh chemicals.

SELLER PROFILE
Chus – Authentic Minerals
Engineer, MBA, and advanced training in marketing, with over 40 years of international business experience.
Specialized selection of minerals and jewelry using technical, aesthetic, and commercial criteria, with particular attention to the identification, authenticity, and uniqueness of each piece.
Authenticity, discernment, and real value. It’s not just about buying, it’s about knowing how to choose.