GOLD FILLED NECKLACE ASN21

• Rose gold filled hammered round disc 1" in with two free formed dangles with black onyx 1.50" includes bail
  
• Rose gold filled 3mm round cable chain with lobster clasp
  
• Chain measures 22.5" and can be clasped on chain links to make a shorter necklace
  

The beauty of gold filled jewelry is that it doesn’t wear off like gold washed or electro plated jewelry. The layering of (1/20 of 12 kt) means that an actual layer of gold is it bonded to all surfaces of the sterling silver core. The coloring matches nicely with 14kt gold and wears extremely well.  The pricing is of course is much less than solid 14 or 18 kart gold. I love the mixing these gold filled metals with sterling silver for a beautiful contrast.

The first piece of copper jewelry I made was when I was learning how to form a copper cuff and handling a hammer. I learned there is a rhythm when striking the metal. Hammering came natural for me so I decided to add this texture to my jewelry. I owe all my techniques to my wonderful husband the jeweler and mentor.

~Audrey Hoffman

Taking care of your jewelry:  This piece of jewelry is high polished and not sealed. If you want more of the high polished look we recommend our Jewelry Cleaner in Accessories.

ONYX

The Gemstone Onyx. ... Its most accepted gemstone definition describes a solid black Chalcedony, or a banded or layered black and white Chalcedony. The term Onyx is occasionally used to described any engraved stone with a solid color base, or it may describe any banded gemstone with parallel banding.

HEALING PROPERTIES

Onyx healing properties sheds light on your inner truth in meditation practice because it's a chance for a one-on-one with you and the universe. This dark and brooding quartz keeps the mind free of societal expectations and self-doubt, leaving just you and your authentic self to contemplate your existence within the vast universe.

WHERE IT’S FOUND

Onyx can be found in Uruguay and bordering regions of Brazil, Afghanistan, India, Madagascar, Peru and the US. Baja California, and northwest Mexico were a major source for Onyx