Two natural minerals, unusual in the world of jewellery Violet of Earth and Sun – Phosphosiderite and Australian Yellow Mookaite Necklace - Height: 440 mm - Width: 14 mm- 58 g






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A necklace featuring two natural minerals, phosphosiderite and Australian yellow mookaite, with violet spheres and warm yellow tones, originating from Australia (Western Australia).
Description from the seller
This necklace is born from the rare and surprising encounter between two natural minerals, unusual in the world of contemporary jewelry: phosphosiderite and Australian yellow mokaite. A chromatic and material dialogue that does not follow trends or conventions but builds its own harmony, made of balanced contrasts and deep resonances. Phosphosiderite, with its spheres of intense and velvety violet, is a somewhat uncommon stone, appreciated especially in collector circles. Its color ranges from deep lilac to soft purple, with slight internal variations reminiscent of clouds, sedimentations, traces of a slow and silent process. It is a presence stone: its vivid violet. In jewelry, it is rarely used precisely because of its reserved nature, which here becomes a strength—a conscious and distinctive choice. In contrast and in perfect balance, the Australian yellow mokaite, an ancient jasper from Western Australia, is known for its warm, earthy tones. The yellow of mokaite is not uniform: it varies from honey to mustard, with subtle veins and inclusions that tell the geological complexity of this stone. It is a sunny yet profound color, evoking arid land, intense light, and the open, primordial landscape of the Australian continent. Paired with the violet of phosphosiderite, mokaite creates a bold yet natural chromatic contrast, where warm and cool tones balance each other without ever overpowering.
Seller's Story
This necklace is born from the rare and surprising encounter between two natural minerals, unusual in the world of contemporary jewelry: phosphosiderite and Australian yellow mokaite. A chromatic and material dialogue that does not follow trends or conventions but builds its own harmony, made of balanced contrasts and deep resonances. Phosphosiderite, with its spheres of intense and velvety violet, is a somewhat uncommon stone, appreciated especially in collector circles. Its color ranges from deep lilac to soft purple, with slight internal variations reminiscent of clouds, sedimentations, traces of a slow and silent process. It is a presence stone: its vivid violet. In jewelry, it is rarely used precisely because of its reserved nature, which here becomes a strength—a conscious and distinctive choice. In contrast and in perfect balance, the Australian yellow mokaite, an ancient jasper from Western Australia, is known for its warm, earthy tones. The yellow of mokaite is not uniform: it varies from honey to mustard, with subtle veins and inclusions that tell the geological complexity of this stone. It is a sunny yet profound color, evoking arid land, intense light, and the open, primordial landscape of the Australian continent. Paired with the violet of phosphosiderite, mokaite creates a bold yet natural chromatic contrast, where warm and cool tones balance each other without ever overpowering.
