Natural Labradorite Pendant Necklace, Handmade in Nepal, 925 Sterling Silver

*Items are located in Taiwan. Taiwanese customers do not need to undergo real-name verification. After placing an order and checking out, items will be shipped by Taiwan Post within 1-2 days. ️All items from our design hall come with comprehensive after-sales service. Please contact customer service through the platform for any inquiries. Gemstone size: Approximately 14x19mm Pendant size (including bail): Approximately 32mm Material Description- Natural Labradorite, the entire pendant is crafted from 925 sterling silver. The black areas are achieved through a special vulcanization process. Q: What is the common "vulcanization treatment" for Nepalese jewelry? A: When sterling silver jewelry turns black, "oxidation" is a common folk term. Oxidation refers to the reaction of a substance with oxygen. However, silver (jewelry) turns black due to a reaction with "sulfur" in the air, forming "silver sulfide." The black substance on the surface of silver (jewelry) (which can be coffee-colored, light brown, dark brown, or reddish-brown) is "silver sulfide." If sterling silver jewelry is not properly maintained, it will darken and lose its luster. Therefore, the correct term is "sulfidation," which is a reaction caused by hydrogen sulfide in the air or sulfur dioxide in moisture, forming silver sulfide on the surface of the silver (jewelry). In Nepalese silver jewelry craftsmanship, specific "vulcanization" treatments (giving a black or antique appearance) are intentionally applied to enhance the unique character of the artisan piece. If you dislike this effect, you can try gently brushing the piece multiple times with a soft brush dipped in toothpaste to remove the intentionally applied vulcanization. Package includes- Pendant, jewelry box, polishing cloth, PVC jewelry pouch 💫 A special note from Nellie: Our jewelry is designed to complement natural stones, and we strive to handle these precious gems with utmost care. However, as each piece is entirely handmade, there is a slight possibility of minor imperfections on the stones during the setting process. Some may be visible to the naked eye, while others might be imperceptible. Please ensure you are comfortable with the "potential" beauty of these unique imperfections before making a purchase. (Please note that most natural stones inherently possess internal crystal structures or fissures. We encourage you to inquire or research this information before your purchase. 😊) ■ Shipping Information All items from Nellie are shipped from Nepal. To help reduce your international shipping costs, for orders within Asian countries, we consolidate orders weekly and ship them to our studio in Taiwan. From there, our Taiwan-based colleagues will send the items to you.