Gold aura quartz point pendant in an electroformed copper setting. The crystal displays a warm champagne-gold hue produced by vacuum gold deposition on natural quartz. The highly textured and organic copper setting wraps around the raw end of the crystal, integrating the reliefs inherent in the electroforming process. Available in the Ecos del Taller collection.
Piece Details
| Type |
Pendant |
| Setting Technique |
Electroformed Copper |
| Crystal |
Gold aura quartz (natural quartz + gold/titanium PVD coating) |
| Piece Dimensions |
Approx. 50×20 mm (point + setting) |
| Copper Finish |
Highly textured copper, natural patina |
| Cord |
Black leather cord included |
| Piece Type |
Unique workshop piece |
This Specific Piece
The setting of this piece is the most organic in the series: the electroformed copper shows protuberances and irregular textures as a direct consequence of the process, not an intentional finish. This gives it a more mineral than jewelry-like appearance, different from the circular ring of the blue versions.
The gold crystal has a visible transition zone between the intense champagne of the tip and the more neutral tone at the raw end, captured well in the photograph on selenite.
Aura Quartz: What is PVD Coating?
Gold aura quartz is obtained by depositing gold vapors (or alloys with titanium) onto natural quartz in a high-temperature vacuum chamber. The result is a permanent atomic layer coating (PVD) that gives it the champagne-gold hue. The color does not fade or rub off, unlike conventional electroplating.
Care
Aura crystal requires no special care. For copper: zip bag or closed box, no water or perfumes, dry cloth for cleaning. See: jewelry care guide.
Quartz in Lapidary Tradition
Quartz has been carved since the Neolithic into beads, polished mirrors, and ritual objects in distant cultures such as Egypt, Mesoamerica, and the Pacific Islands. Its hexagonal crystal and transparency gave it symbolic value that surpassed its geological abundance.
In crystal tradition, gold aura quartz is associated with abundance, warmth, and creative confidence.
The symbolic properties of minerals belong to cultural traditions. They are shared for educational purposes, not as medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the gold color real gold?
PVD coating can use real gold or other metal alloys to achieve the gold tone. In any case, it is an atomically thin layer on natural quartz, not solid gold. It is declared as PVD coating in the product details.
Does the color wear off with use?
No. PVD adheres the metal to the crystal at an atomic level. Unlike electroplating, it does not disappear with normal use.
How do I care for the jewelry?
Store in a zip bag or closed box. No water or perfumes on the copper. See: jewelry care.
See also: pendants collection · Ecos del Taller — outlet.
