Teardrop labradorite pendant with electroformed copper setting. This piece displays an intense golden labradorescence—a warm peach hue with orange flashes—uncommon in conventional labradorite. One-of-a-kind piece · 40×16 mm.
Item details
| Mineral |
Labradorite (sodium-calcium feldspar, plagioclase series) |
| Piece dimensions |
40×16 mm (±0.5 mm) |
| Shape |
Teardrop, freeform |
| Setting |
Electroformed copper, closed bezel with circular bail |
| Metal finish |
Warm copper with darkened patina on the bail |
| Labradorescence |
Golden-peach with secondary blue-green flashes |
| Stone treatment |
Untreated |
| Piece type |
One-of-a-kind |
This specific piece
The golden labradorescence is concentrated at the center of the teardrop: a warm flash that goes from golden to amber depending on the angle of the light, with blue-green reflections visible at the edges. It is a labradorite with a peach flash, a less common variant than the conventional blue-green.
The setting embraces the stone with a generously sized circular bail that adds presence without competing with the mineral. The copper, darkened on the bail, enhances the warm tone of the stone.
Electroforming in this jewelry
In electroforming, copper is electrolytically deposited around the stone, creating a seamless bezel that precisely follows its silhouette. The result is an organic setting with a unique surface texture: each piece is distinct because the metal grows on the actual shape of that specific stone.
What is golden labradorescence?
Labradorescence is an interference phenomenon produced by alternating layers of feldspar within the stone. In most labradorites, the flash is blue or green; golden and peach appear when the layers have a different separation that diffracts the longer wavelengths of the visible spectrum. It is more uncommon and valued higher in the gemological market.
Labradorite in lapidary tradition
Discovered on the Labrador Peninsula (Canada) in the 18th century, labradorite was quickly adopted by European lapidaries for its unique optical effect. The Inuit people associated the internal flash with the aurora borealis. Labradorite (intuition and expanded perception) appears in crystal tradition as a stone for those who seek to see beyond the obvious.
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 the golden flash always visible?
Labradorescence depends on the angle of light: in the photos, we have captured the angle that activates the flash. In everyday use, the flash appears when the piece is moved slightly. The golden-peach variant usually shows up with warm light.
Can electroformed copper be worn daily?
Yes. Copper develops a patina over time and with skin contact. Store your jewelry in a sealed pouch when not in use to slow down this process. See jewelry care.
Is it the same piece as in the photo?
Yes. It is a one-of-a-kind piece: you receive exactly the labradorite and setting photographed.
View the collection: outlet. More about the stone: labradorite properties.
