[Quyệt Thủy Thần Thủ Tác] Afghanite and Black Opal Necklace

Afghanite and Black Opal Necklace, featuring a central Afghanite main pendant measuring 14x9mm, complemented by faceted blue apatite beads and freeform black opal pieces. The clasp and hardware are made of 925 silver, and the internal wire is a German-made steel wire. The necklace is currently 40cm long, with an optional 5cm extension chain. A special note on the black opals used: they are sourced from Ethiopia. Typically, black opals from African origins undergo a smoking process to deepen their base color and enhance the play-of-color. While this is a common optimization treatment, we want to inform those who are mindful of processing methods. The small Afghanite pendants in this collection were a rare impulse buy for me! 😆 I've always loved the blue hues of the lapis lazuli family, and Afghanite, from similar regions, often coexists with lapis lazuli or sodalite. Its color spectrum ranges from deep blue to blue-green, but what truly captivated me about Afghanite, compared to lapis lazuli or sodalite, is its subtle translucence. This is what drew me to these little stones. For this series of Afghanite short necklaces, I personally selected individual stones that particularly appealed to me. This particular piece, besides its varying shades of blue, also has lighter sections. Upon closer inspection, these lighter areas exhibit a metallic sheen, possibly due to components like pyrite, similar to lapis lazuli. Because of this characteristic, I paired this main pendant with a vibrant blue-green apatite. Its faceted cuts also shimmer under changing light, as do the black opals in the middle, which also display shifting colors with light. This concept ties together this collection of short necklaces. The Malachite with Azurite pendant shown in the lifestyle photos is also available: https://www.pinkoi.com/product/wb8xUZpG ❖ Product photos are mostly taken in natural daylight. Dimensions are length x width (x thickness). The actual video length on Pinkoi is often cropped; the full version can be found by searching the brand name on IG for the corresponding post. ❖ Metalwork and silver jewelry pieces do not come with a chain by default. For styling, besides commercially available silver chains, we recommend pairing sulfurized (antiqued) sterling silver pieces with stainless steel chains for a better color match. ❖ During the wire-wrapping process, slight marks from clamping or cutting the wire may occur due to handling pressure. These generally do not affect the wearability of the piece. ❖ "Artistic Copper Wire" refers to craft-specific wire consisting of copper wire + plating + protective layer. "Red Copper Wire" and "Brass Wire" refer to bare copper wire (no plating). Silver wire will be specified as 925 or 999 silver. ❖ Natural stones may inherently have characteristics such as clouds, patterns, mineral inclusions, or small imperfections from drilling or polishing. ❖ The default packaging is simple, including clean protective cushioning and a shipping bag. A resealable bag for storage will also be provided. [Artistic Copper Wire Wrapped Jewelry] ❖ Artistic copper wire is a craft-specific wire composed of pure copper wire + plating + protective layer. With normal use and care, the color can remain largely unchanged for several years. ❖ Because the surface has plating and a protective layer, please do not use silver polishing cloths or toothpaste for cleaning, as this will rapidly wear down the plating. ❖ After wearing, please wipe off any moisture (especially sweat) with a soft cloth and store it in the provided resealable bag. ❖ Please avoid wearing during activities that cause heavy sweating, such as sports, and when visiting hot springs, as this can accelerate wire wear and potentially damage the natural stones. [Unplated Copper Wire/Silver Wire Wrapped Jewelry/Sterling Silver Metalwork Jewelry] ❖ Red copper wire, brass wire, and silver wire are all unplated materials. Natural oxidation is a normal phenomenon (they will gradually turn into antique bronze/antique silver colors). The color and speed of oxidation will vary depending on wear and individual body chemistry, which is also part of the character of bare copper wire jewelry. In terms of oxidation speed, red copper wire oxidizes faster for most people (turning antique reddish-bronze within days to weeks), while brass and silver oxidize more slowly. ❖ Wire that has undergone sulfurization (antiquing) treatment will have a more stable color tone compared to untreated wire, but polished areas will also gradually oxidize naturally. ❖ If you wish to clean oxidized areas, you can generally use a silver polishing cloth or gently scrub with toothpaste, then wipe dry or dry with a cool setting on a hairdryer. ❖ After wearing, wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth and store it in the provided resealable bag. ❖ Please avoid wearing during activities that cause heavy sweating, such as sports, and when visiting hot springs, as this can accelerate wire oxidation and potentially damage the natural stones. ❖ Unplated wire pieces can be sent back for re-polishing (only return shipping fees will apply). [Natural Stones] ❖ Natural minerals may have characteristics such as clouds, patterns, mineral inclusions, or black spots. There may also be minor imperfections from drilling or polishing during processing. ❖ Most natural stones used in the pieces are semi-precious stones. Some stone types may have lower hardness (this will be specifically noted). Please try to avoid contact with polishing or abrasive items like silver polishing cloths or toothpaste when cleaning the metal parts of your jewelry, as they can affect the natural stones. ❖ Please avoid wearing during activities that cause heavy sweating, such as sports, and when visiting hot springs, as this may damage the natural stones.