Rutilated Quartz (Venus Hair) Ring, 9.30 cts- 1.86 g
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A 925 sterling silver ring featuring an oval cabochon of natural rutilated quartz, from Badakhshan, Afghanistan.
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Natural Rutilated Quartz Ring – "Venus’s Hair" – 925 Sterling Silver
Main stone: Natural rutilated quartz, known as "Venus’s Hair."
Setting material: 925 sterling silver.
Description:
An exclusive and elegant ring crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring a magnificent natural rutilated quartz—popularly known as "Venus’s Hair"—a variety of quartz highly prized for the beauty and uniqueness of its mineral inclusions.
The central stone is cut into an elegant oval cabochon, containing fascinating filaments in shades of gold, copper, and darker tones that appear to float within the crystal, creating an extraordinary visual effect of depth and luminosity.
These delicate rutile inclusions, formed naturally during geological processes, resemble fine strands of hair—hence the romantic name, inspired by Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
Design and Craftsmanship:
The stone is carefully set in a refined 925 sterling silver mount, accented on both sides by small, transparent decorative stones that add brilliance and elegance to the piece.
The contrast between the luster of the silver and the extraordinary natural patterns within the quartz gives this piece a strong, distinctive character.
Symbolism and Tradition:
Rutilated quartz has traditionally been associated with prosperity, positive energy, mental clarity, and protection—qualities often linked to the stone within folk beliefs and traditions.
A unique piece for collectors and enthusiasts of natural gemstones.
Every specimen of rutilated quartz is one-of-a-kind, as the arrangement of its mineral inclusions is entirely unique. This ring combines the beauty of an extraordinary natural stone with the timeless elegance of 925 sterling silver, making it an ideal piece for collectors, admirers of handcrafted jewelry, or as a special gift.
A true work of art from nature, in which delicate "Venus’s hair" (rutilated inclusions) remains eternally captured within the crystal.
Seller's Story
Our long-standing passion for minerals enables us to offer the finest selections—most notably, high-quality amber. Thank you for purchasing a little piece of us.🙂
Translated by Google TranslateNatural Rutilated Quartz Ring – "Venus’s Hair" – 925 Sterling Silver
Main stone: Natural rutilated quartz, known as "Venus’s Hair."
Setting material: 925 sterling silver.
Description:
An exclusive and elegant ring crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring a magnificent natural rutilated quartz—popularly known as "Venus’s Hair"—a variety of quartz highly prized for the beauty and uniqueness of its mineral inclusions.
The central stone is cut into an elegant oval cabochon, containing fascinating filaments in shades of gold, copper, and darker tones that appear to float within the crystal, creating an extraordinary visual effect of depth and luminosity.
These delicate rutile inclusions, formed naturally during geological processes, resemble fine strands of hair—hence the romantic name, inspired by Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
Design and Craftsmanship:
The stone is carefully set in a refined 925 sterling silver mount, accented on both sides by small, transparent decorative stones that add brilliance and elegance to the piece.
The contrast between the luster of the silver and the extraordinary natural patterns within the quartz gives this piece a strong, distinctive character.
Symbolism and Tradition:
Rutilated quartz has traditionally been associated with prosperity, positive energy, mental clarity, and protection—qualities often linked to the stone within folk beliefs and traditions.
A unique piece for collectors and enthusiasts of natural gemstones.
Every specimen of rutilated quartz is one-of-a-kind, as the arrangement of its mineral inclusions is entirely unique. This ring combines the beauty of an extraordinary natural stone with the timeless elegance of 925 sterling silver, making it an ideal piece for collectors, admirers of handcrafted jewelry, or as a special gift.
A true work of art from nature, in which delicate "Venus’s hair" (rutilated inclusions) remains eternally captured within the crystal.
Seller's Story
Our long-standing passion for minerals enables us to offer the finest selections—most notably, high-quality amber. Thank you for purchasing a little piece of us.🙂
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Mineral form
Rutilated Quartz (Venus Hair) Ring, 9.30 cts
Weight
1.86 g
Origin (region/city)
Badakhshan
Country of origin
Afghanistan
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