Handcrafted pendant made of raw natural citrine, electroformed in copper. The crystal displays a natural gradient from golden yellow to smoky, with a hint of amethyst at the tip — a legacy of an interrupted geological transformation process. A unique collector's item.
Piece Details
| Mineral |
Smoky Citrine (quartz, SiO₂) |
| Dimensions |
68×30 mm (full pendant) |
| Shape |
Natural raw point |
| Finish |
Natural, unpolished |
| Technique |
Copper electroforming |
| Metal |
Copper (electroformed) |
| Stone origin |
Brazil |
| Treatment |
Untreated |
| Piece type |
Unique handcrafted item |
| Includes |
Black leather cord, 60 cm |
This specific piece
The gradient of this point is particularly striking: the base starts with a clean golden yellow and gradually darkens towards smoky, ending in a small area of natural amethyst at the tip. This phenomenon occurs when geological heat transforms purple quartz into yellow but does not complete the process throughout the entire length of the crystal.
The edges and tip show natural markings typical of raw mineral — small surface irregularities that certify the crystal has not been retouched. The copper was deposited through electroforming: atom by atom, with continuous electric current for 8 to 24 hours, following the exact relief of the stone.
Citrine in lapidary tradition
Natural citrine is one of the rarer varieties of quartz; most citrine on the market comes from heat-treated amethyst. The natural golden-yellow color comes from traces of iron in the crystal lattice modified by geological heat, without human intervention. The simultaneous presence of smoky and amethyst zones in the same point indicates that the crystal grew in a variable geological temperature environment. In crystal tradition, citrine is associated with mental clarity and creative energy.
The symbolic properties attributed to minerals belong to cultural and historical traditions. They are shared for educational purposes, not as medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it natural or heat-treated citrine?
Natural. The color comes from iron in the crystal structure modified by geological heat, without human treatment. The smoky zone and the hint of amethyst at the tip confirm its natural origin: citrine from treated amethyst has a uniform color without transitions.
What causes the mentioned imperfections at the tip?
These are natural marks from crystal growth and raw mineral extraction: small irregularities on edges or surfaces that do not affect the integrity of the piece. They are the signature that the crystal has not been retouched.
What is electroforming?
A handcrafted process where pure copper atoms are deposited onto the stone using continuous electric current, submerged in a special solution. The metal grows directly onto the stone's contour for 8 to 24 hours. The result is a fit that does not force or alter the piece.
What is included in the shipment?
The pendant is shipped with a 60 cm black leather cord, ready to wear. The cord can be replaced by any chain 2 mm or less.
How do I care for this pendant?
Avoid prolonged contact with water, sweat, and cosmetic products. Clean with a soft dry cloth. Copper may develop a natural patina with use — this is part of the piece's evolution. Full guide at jewelry care.
See also our selection of handcrafted pendants.
