I am Proud to Offer You this Contemporary "Gifts from the Sea"™ Line of Exclusive Designs Created by Hawaiian Jewelry Artist Marta Howell®. Contemporary and Bold, Not for the Timid. Ever Know That Feeling When You See Something at a Moment's Glance and You do a Double-take Second Look...
I am Proud to Offer You this Contemporary "Gifts from the Sea"™ Line of Exclusive Designs Created by Hawaiian Jewelry Artist Marta Howell®. Contemporary and Bold, Not for the Timid. Ever Know That Feeling When You See Something at a Moment's Glance and You do a Double-take Second Look, Because Your Eyes Just Didn't Believe What they Saw. This Was the Exact Effect Felt When I Came Across Marta's Gorgeous Collection of Unique and Superbly Crafted Art Pieces! Exquisitely Beautiful, Each and Every Piece is a Show Stopper! From Her Heart to Yours Comes This Beautiful Gift from the Sea! I Truly Apologize to Her as My Pictures Do Not Best Reflect the True Appearance and Beauty of Her Wonderful Treasures as a Gifted Artist. All of Marta's Shell Pieces Are Geographically-Selected as She Possesses a Keen Understanding of How Each Region's Shell Can Display Certain Qualities With Respect to Their Luster, Colors and Iridescent Characteristics. All of Marta's Calibrated and Uniform-Sized Semi-Precious Gemstones are "A+" Grade or Better as She Pursues to Achieve the Highest Quality of Standards in Each of Her Art Pieces Made. The Tradename, Trademark, Logo, and Exclusive Jewelry Designs Are All Copyright Properties of Marta Howell Studio®.
A gentle, soft, sky blue Caribbean stone found in only one unique location in the entire world, the Dominican Republic. Can you just appreciate the beautiful Caribbean Sea color found within this Larimar Stone Pendant. What makes this Larimar Stone even more special is that each piece of jewelry will have its own unique signature and personality! This is because there are no two pieces of stone that will be the same...ever! They are all unique in their own way. You can find Larimar Stones with higher blue tones, some with a green tone and most will have a white shade like that of the clouds reflecting off the Caribbean Sea. Truly a Caribbean treasure...just gorgeous! Its blue charm and rare quality will make an everlasting impression on you and having this jewel will forever remind you of the turquoise waters of this far paradise. The Stone is excellent for jewelry use, it is equal in hardness to Quartz and Amethyst, and it will not scratch easily since it is quite durable. The combined materials in the Art Piece Create the Signature Design: The Spear Tip of Maui, as noted in the Hawai`ian Myth Legend below.
NOTES: This is a Large Cuff Design, Please Note the Measurements to Make an Informed Decision. The Item is Much Better Than Pictured and Does Not Reflect the True Beauty of the Brilliant Mother of Pearl Shell's Iridescent Hues, Shades, and Color Reflections, The Larimar Stone's Tone and Color Patterning, and the Sparkling Brilliance of the Multi-Colored Topaz Gemstones. Brand New, Never Used Hawaiian Designed Silver Larimar and Topaz Adjustable Cuff Bracelet. 100% Solid .925 Sterling Silver (Not Plated, Not Bonded, Not Filled) With Natural Dominican Republic Larimar Stone and White, Sky, and London Blue Topaz Gemstones. Design: Contemporary Arrow-Head Larimar Stone and Oval-Cut Topaz Gems; Cutout, Raised Bezel Gemstone Design, Hand-Cut and Hand-Shaped Stone, Dome-Shape Larimar Stone Cabochon, Graduated Oval Topaz Gems, Tapered and Flared Cuff Band, Smooth Surface Polished Larimar Stone, Smooth Silver High Polish Finish, Adjustable Wrist; Size: Fits a 7.25" Wrist (As is); (Measures 7 1/4" Around on the Inside Circumference), Can Be Shaped and Adjusted to Fit Most All Wrist Sizes 6 3/4" and Wider, as Needed. Measures: Arrow Head Larimar Stone Frame is Approx. 30mm Widest X 48mm Longst X 6mm Deep (Approx. Just Under 1 3/16" Widest X Just Over 1 7/8" Long X Just Under 1/4" Deep); Tapered-Flare Cuff Band Measures Approx. 36mm Widest at Open End, Narrows to 17mm Wide at Center and Flares Out to 60mm Wide at the Top (Just Under 1 7/16" Wide at Open End to 11/16" Wide at Center to 2 3/8" Wide at Top); Oval-Cut White Topaz Gemstone is Approx. 6mm Wide X 8mm Long X 3mm Deep (Approx. 1/4" Wide X 5/16" Long), Oval-Cut Sky Blue Topaz Gemstone is Approx. 7mm Wide X 9mm Long X 4mm Deep (Just Over 1/4" Wide X 3/8" Long), Oval-Cut London Blue Topaz Gemstone is Approx. 9mm Wide X 13mm Long X 6mm Deep (Just Under 3/8" Wide X 1/2" Long); Weight: Approx. 57.1 grams Total; Gem Carat Weights: Approx. 8.45Cts Total Topaz, Approx. 40.97Cts Larimar; Topaz Grades: A-AA, Larimar Grade: Very Good. Features: In Hawaiian, the Words "Piha pono" Means "Detailed", "Nani makamae" Means "Exquisite", "Nani e makahehi 'ia ai" Means "Alluring", "Ho`ohiluhilu" means "Elegant" and "Punono" means "Gorgeous", All of Which Describe this Exclusive Signature Design Exactly! This Beautiful Hand-made Hawaiian Designed Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet is Superbly Hand-Crafted With an Extra High Polished Surface Stone Finish, and a Smooth, Silver High Polish Finish Background. This Labor-Intensive Design Features Absolutely Gorgeous Multi-Colored Oval-Cut Gems Combined With the Rare Earth Element of Natural Larimar Stone, Which Blend to Create a Stunning Cuff Bracelet. The Focal Point Piece Features a Massive, Bezel-Framed, Sky Blue Larimar Stone to Enhance the Detailing. The Arrow-Head Shaped Larimar Stone Features a Cabochon Dome-Shaped Cut, Which Best Display the Natural Beauty of These Stones. The Larimar Stone is Completely Natural (Untreated, Not Enhanced). The Larimar Stone is High Detailed With Enhanced Polishing Techniques to Bring Out its Best Luster, Glossy Surface Patina, Mineral Patterning, and Natural Colors of the Stone. Additionally, the Widest Portion of the Larimar Stone is Anchored With Three Stunning, Oval-Cut, Graduated and Multi-Color Faceted Topaz Gemstones. The Topaz Gemstones Feature a Superb Array of Graduated Multiple Colors Beginning With a Small White Topaz, a Larger Sky Blue, and Ending With a Very Large London Blue. The Larimar Stone is Individually Encased in a Hand-Shaped Solid .925 Sterling Silver Frame, Which Conforms to the Exact Cut, Shape, and Sides of the Larimar Piece Using a Very Strong 40-Strand Sterling Silver Wire. The Bezel-Framed Topaz Gems Feature Oval-Cuts to Reflect Scintillation, Fire, and Brilliance Similar to a Round-Cut. This Cuff Bracelet Incorporates an Open-Ended, Adjustable Band to Adjust Wrist Sizes as Needed. This Cuff is Absolutely Stunning and Breathtaking! A Unique, One of a Kind Piece that Exudes Pride of Ownership! Retails for $2065 and Higher in Fine Waikiki Shops, and Inter-Island Boutiques and Shopping Mall Jewelry Stores.
Grading Larimar: There is No Such Lettering Grades Used for Larimar, the Terms Poor, Fair, Good, Very Good and Fine are Used. Quality grading is according to coloration. White being a low quality, high quality jewelry utilizes stones between sky-blue and volcanic blue. Greenish colorations are not well regarded, unless the green is intense. Red colored inclusions in Larimar indicate traces of iron. There is no one particular factor that determines the grade; it is a combination of factors. With Larimar, perhaps more than with any other gemstone, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some prefer the very light blues, others prefer stones tending toward green, and while others prefer Larimar with mineral spots, some prefer no patterning at all. The stone you like the most is the stone that's right for you, regardless of its perceived grade and quality. Cutting Larimar is also very costly. There is a tremendous loss of material when specific shapes are created. Therefore, a precisely cut bead or a perfectly shaped cabochon or pendant is more expensive than a freeform one.
This Very Good Quality Arrow Head Shaped Larimar Cabochon-Cut Gemstone is Very Well Cut With Excellent Symmetry and Displays a Very Good Surface Polish Shine, Luster, and Hue With Excellent Saturations of a Very Beautiful, Light Tone Sky-Blue Color Background With Mineral Patches of Medium-Dark Blue. This Fine Quality Larimar Gem is 100% Natural (Untreated) With Natural White Streaks and Subtle White and Gray Patches Throughout. This Gorgeous Larimar Stone Was Mined From the Filipinas Larimar Mine in Los Chupaderos, Dominican Republic. This Semi-Precious Gemstone Was Intricately Hand-Cut and Polished in the Dominican Republic Where Expertise of Cutting and Polishing Techniques for Larimar is Best Supported by Local Skilled Craftsman.
Color: Blue Pectolite Larimar (Medium Tone), Sky Blue With White and Gray Mineral Streaks and Darker Tone Blue Patches; VERY GOOD - 4.0.
Shape and Cut Style: Arrow Head, Cabochon-Cut; Polish: VERY GOOD - 4.5; Brilliance: GOOD; Window: NONE.
Clarity: NATURAL INCLUSIONS - 4.5 (Visible Only Under 10x Magnification); GIA Type II Clarity Chart: Not Applicable; Symmetry: FINE - 4.
Total Carat Weight: Approx. 40.97Cts.
Rarity: COMMON TO SOMEWHAT RARE - 4.
OVERALL NUMERICAL GRADE: 7.5 OUT OF 10.
These Quality Oval-Shaped Topaz Gemstones Are Very Well Cut Displaying Good to Very Good Brilliance, Strong Bright Hues and Very Beautiful, Multi-Color Background. These Fine Quality Gems Are Very Slightly Included With Natural Inclusions (The Stones Appears Clean to the Unaided Eye) and Are Only Visible Under a 10X Magnification (GIA: Type I Gem, Clarity Grade: VS). These Sparkling Topaz Gems Were Mined From the Capão Mine, of Southeast Brazil. The Gemstones Were Intricately Cut and Polished in Jaipur, India Where Cutting & Polishing are Predominantly Done by Hand Which Requires an Immense Degree of Skill and Years of Experience. In Jaipur, the Gem Manufacturing Industry is Over 300 Years Old, Which Also Happens to be the World’s Largest Center for Gemstone Cutting and Polishing. Oval Cut: The oval-cut is most similar a round-brilliant cut and combines the round's sparkle with a flattering, elongated outline. It makes a good choice for someone who wants a unique shape but loves the fire and brilliance of a round-cut gemstone. The length-to-width ratio of ovals can vary based on personal preference. The relatively symmetrical shape lends itself well to a variety of mounting styles. Most oval-cuts look great in any mounting meant for a round brilliant as long as the setting holding the gemstone has six prongs properly spaced or even better, set in a frame for a very secure hold.
Color: White (Clear Tone), Sky Blue (Light Tone), London Blue (Deep Tone); VERY FINE - 4.
Shape and Cut Style: Oval-Cut Facets; Polish: VERY GOOD - 4; Brilliance: VERY GOOD; Window: MEDIUM - 4.
Clarity: NATURAL INCLUSIONS - 4 (Visible Only Under 10x Magnification); Clarity: VS, Very Slightly Included; Symmetry: VERY GOOD - 3.5.
Total Carat Weight: Approx. 8.45 Cts Total.
Rarity: COMMON TO SOMEWHAT RARE - 3+.
OVERALL NUMERICAL GRADE: 7.5 OUT OF 10.
About Marta: Staff Writer, Honolulu Advertiser - "A mollusk is not a pretty thing. At least from the outside. They are usually gray and craggy and covered with little craters that look like out-of-control warts. Of all the creatures in the ocean, a mollusk seems unlikely to be the one that would normally inspire art...until its shell is opened. Opening a mollusk can be like prying open a treasure box long hidden in the depths of the ocean. Iridescent colors explode from the shell, from pale gray-blues and soft golden tones to brilliant pinks, purples and greens. Now these Gifts from the Sea™ are being used to create one-of-a-kind wearable art by one of Hawai`i's jewelry designers Marta Howell of Kailua, on the Island of Oahu, Hawai`i." She begins with Mother-of-pearl, sometimes combining it with Corals and Semi-precious Stones such as Tourmaline, Peridot, Amethyst, Blue Topaz, Citrine and Garnet, as the muses move Her. David, her husband taught her silversmithing, and she uses silver to bind the pieces together. The effect is often of a silver frame around the shells and stones. Marta stated, "I see art in every piece of shell. It's a never-ending adventure. Taking layers from the shells was like finding a new world within the shell." Howell said the temperature of the ocean, age of the mollusk and algae and seaweed they eat help determine the colors the shells take on. Those from Sumatra have a golden hue; from Norway, blue-pink; and New Zealand's are green-blue. Howell said one of the properties she likes best about working with mother-of-pearl is that there is a shade that works with every skin color. When she is designing, she has six muses in mind, each is based on a woman she has known in real life. They range from a graceful, feminine Hawaiian woman to a businesswoman "with attitude." About Blue Pectolite: The only source of Larimar in entire the world is from the Dominican Republic. Larimar (also lorimar) is a rare blue variety form of pectolite, an acid silicate hydrate of sodium, calcium and manganese. It is a beautiful gemstone with an extraordinary blue-green appearance similar to the color of the tropical Caribbean Sea. Although pectolite is found in many locations, none have the unique blue coloration of Larimar. This blue color, distinct from other pectolites, is the result of cobalt substitution for calcium. Its coloration varies from white, light-blue, sky blue, green-blue to deep blue. The deep blue variant is known as volcanic blue. The unique color makes it a fine semi-precious gemstone, that is much more expensive than other pectolites. It has a Mohs hardness between 4.5-7.0, an average S.G. of 2.7 and is used as an ornamental stone and semi-precious stone for jewelry. This unique gemstone sometimes may be mistaken for turquoise. Its luster is vitreous to silky, it’s transparent to translucent and it normally contains white streaks. This semi-precious stone conquers little by little an important recognition at an international level, because of its peculiarity and the rare beauty of the color it displays. Why is Larimar so expensive? For a very rare and very unique stone, it has beautiful colors and patterning, is excellent for jewelry because of its hardness, and it has very desirable metaphysical properties. The stone is also in high demand due to its rarity. The reason it is expensive is simply due to its very limited supply. It is a single source stone with a deposit in an area of less than one square mile. It is arduously mined in a remote mountain range manually by hand and takes a tremendous amount of effort to find. There are long periods of time when little or no stone is being excavated and more then 90% of the extracted stone is not suitable for Jewelry use. Perhaps the question should be why isn’t it more expensive? Larimar Care and Cleaning Tips: Larimar is a very hard and durable stone however certain chemicals such as those found in some cleaning supplies can "etch" the surface of the stone leaving it looking dull. Your jewelry can be maintained with a non abrasive jewelry cleaner, one that is rated for pearls, which will not damage your Larimar. We recommend purchasing a jewelry polishing cloth, they are quite inexpensive and will last a very long time. You can then buff each piece before you store it, this will remove any dirt and oils from your body, both of which will speed up the tarnishing process. Avoid exposing your Larimar jewelry to household detergents, especially bleach which can discolor the stone and the setting. Perfumes, cosmetics and hairspray can also damage jewelry as can chlorine in a swimming pool or hot tub. Store Larimar carefully, preferably in a separate jewelry compartment, a chamois bag or in tissue. Topaz Care and Cleaning Tips: Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner on your garnet jewelry. Put your jewelry on last and take it off first. Always complete your makeup before putting on your jewelry so that the chemicals in hairspray and makeup won't damage it and you will have to clean it less often. Remove your jewelry before doing any housework or yard work to prevent the possibility of breaking a clasp or the gemstone itself. Topaz, like diamond, has perfect basal cleavage; a sharp blow from the right direction will split it perfectly along its cleavage line. Avoid exposing your topaz to harsh chemicals, particularly acids. Keep topaz out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures because the sun and heat can potentially alter its color. To keep your Topaz looking sparkly and bright, use warm water and add mild dishwashing liquid to the water, clean the stones with a soft cloth or toothbrush. Rinse the jewelry with warm water and pat it dry. To Store your Garnet Jewelry, Wrap each piece of garnet jewelry in its own cloth to keep it from touching other pieces. Place each piece in its own compartment in your jewelry box, separate from other gemstones because harder stones will scratch softer ones. Diamonds, corundum (rubies and sapphires) and alexandrite are harder than topaz, while aquamarines, emeralds and garnets are softer. Store your jewelry in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Jewelry Handling: It is Not Recommended to Use Harsh Cleaners, Detergents, Soaps, Shampoos, Jewelry Cloths or Jewelry Liquids, Chemicals, Chlorine, Body or Tanning Lotions, Ultrasonic Cleaners, Tarnish Creams, Showering, Swimming in Pools or Hot Tubs or the Ocean With Natural Sea Shell and Gemstone Adorned Silver Jewelry. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Cuffs Are Intricately Hand-made, with High Attention-to-Detail, Using Natural Larimar Stone, and Semi-Precious Gemstones, Each is a One-of-a-kind, Unique Design That You Will Cherish for Your Very Own! Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection of Fine Mixed Shell and Gemstone Jewelry Designs. Stamped .925 With the Artist's Hallmark for Assurance Marks of Solid .925 Sterling Silver Purity and Quality Jewelry Art Created by Marta Howell. Hand-made with "aloha". Ships With an Exclusive Marta Howell Gift Pouch.Item's Picture/s Enlarged to Show the Fine Details. Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Shipping Insurance to Protect Your Order’s Cost Value Against Shipping That is Lost, Stolen or Damaged by Others and Will Already Be Included in the FLAT Rate Shipping Cost. Please Understand We Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as We Are Not the Individuals Delivering Your Package. USPS Express Delivery (2-Days Guaranteed) From Hawai`i for All U.S. Addresses. Please Feel Free to Contact Us With Any Questions. Live Aloha!
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