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The beautiful, luminous Mother of Pearl cabochon in this pendant has a fascinating and elegant natural pearlescent quality. When you tilt it back and forth in the light, it seems to have a sort-of holographic shimmer with delicate pinks and greens. I do not list Mother of Pearl pendants on eBay very often. There are many folks that look at my photos of previously sold pendants who always compliment me on my Mother of Pearl pendants. I get many requests for Mother of Pearl pendants. So, here's another one!
Mother of Pearl is very hard to photograph well. If I show you the luminescence of the cabochon, then the Sterling Silver looks dark. If I show you that the Sterling Silver is bright and shiny, the cabochon looks boring. Either way, it is hard to do. Anyway, I decided to show you different photos so you could get the overall effect. Hopefully, I did it right. This pendant is very beautiful, and will be cherished by the new owner, whether it is you, or someone you love.
Wear a One-of-a-Kind Pendant! This special healing amulet needs a good home with someone out there. Is it calling your name? Are you the one who will own this unusual piece? Or maybe you need a gift for someone who needs something unusual and unique? Or for a birthday gift? If you win this auction, you get a
lustrous piece of Mother of Pearl
wrapped into an elegant pendant! I know the new owner will be very pleased with this pendant.
This lovely amulet pendant is a one-of-a-kind, an artistic ORIGINAL EXCLUSIVE DESIGN! I made it myself. I selected this cabochon of Mother of Pearl shell, then thought out the initial design in my head. Next, I took straight Sterling Silver wire, my hands and my small jewelry pliers, and manipulated and fashioned all the loops and bindings of the design you see in the photos myself. I shaped the Silver to follow the natural lines of the piece, then the resulting finished design sort of "came to me" while I was in the creative process. The cabochon is snugly held in place in the front and the back with the back open so that the shell is open to the skin of the new owner. The photos show the actual pendant you will own if you are the winning bidder. Also, every one of my creations that is offered for auction has never been worn before. When you purchase it, you will be the first person to ever wear it.
Photos enlarged to show details.
Pendant's Approximate Measurements:
This pendant measures approximately 2-3/16" tall, a little over 1-1/4" wide, and almost 3/8" thick at the swirls design at the "neck" of the pendant. The cabochon measures approx. 40mm x 30mm x 2mm, weighing approximately 4.3 grams, or 21.5 carats. The bail has a large enough opening that will accommodate a round chain necklace that is as thick as 3mm. And, since the bail is attached so that the pendant swings freely with the wearer, it will not be stiff and get stuck in an awkward position while worn. It will tend to capture the attention of on-lookers, too. ~*~ grin ~*~ (I never solder or use any glue on my creations.)
I tried many photos. Maybe the ones I have chosen to present can give you some idea of the pendant's presence. I hope they do. There are several different photos of the pendant on here for your viewing
(one with a ruler, a few photos of the cabochon before I made the pendant,
indoor and outdoor photos, and photos with different backgrounds, etc.) - same pendant, just different photos. (Sorry, the choker I used for photos is not included in the auction. Since many of my customers who purchase pendants also wish to purchase a chain necklace, I have a few chains left that I reserve for customers who need one to go with the pendants that they purchase. If you want an 18-inch 1mm Sterling Silver box chain to go with this pendant, please email me after you have won this auction, to ask that I put a chain in my eBay store by clicking at the top of this auction at ASK SELLER A QUESTION. The chain necklace costs less than $5.)
The photos are not HUGE Close Ups, but, if you want to see a few of them really CLOSE UP (full screen), just click on my "ME" icon up at the top of this page. When you get to my "ME" page, there's an address near the TOP OF MY "ME" PAGE that you can CLICK to see CLOSE-UP photos of all the pendants I've made recently, including this one (sort of a virtual portfolio)! Some of you might still see a multi-colored rectangular banner that is clickable, too. I've been told that it no longer works or even shows up for most browsers. Sorry for the inconvenience of having to click elsewhere to see close-ups. I'm following the rules.
Ancient Practices:
Pendants are reminiscent of ancient amulets, talismans, charms and mojo bags worn to protect the wearer from harm and/or bring good fortune.
Ancient beliefs about the energies of stones and their methods of use have been applied to the understanding of
Mother of Pearl:
A more detailed listing of the metaphysical properties for this stone is on another page. Please click on the link provided below to go see those healing properties.
If you wondered why you feel drawn to
Mother of Pearl,
you might find the reasons listed on the following link below which tells metaphysical/healing properties of
Mother of Pearl (same as shells).
~*~ Ruler has metric close to pendant, inches on outside of ruler ~*~
And (if you are one who feels the energies), this piece starts out cool, then turns VERY tingly and warm while resting in the palm of my hand. It feels calm and soothing, at the same time, and yet potent. You will love this pendant!
And if you have ever wondered why you are drawn to Silver, you might find the reason listed on the following link below which tells metaphysical properties of Silver.
I have no medical evidence to substantiate the correlation between wearing this stone and the effects it will have on the wearer. The mystical healing properties offered above were partially paraphrased from one of a series of books by Melody. Melody suggests that the metaphysical properties listed for each stone will have these effects on the wearer WHILE he/she concentrates on the desired outcome. The author further states that this is NOT a substitute for consulting your physician; and I agree. When I wear any of my stones or crystals, I feel empowered by them. Maybe it is just because I WEAR them with specific intentions -- it works because I told my mind it would, OR does it work because of the molecular interaction between my body and the stones/crystals? I do not know. All I know is it seems to work FOR ME.
FREE SERVICES FOR THE winning bidder:
Each of my jewelry creations gets a bath in my IONIC cleanser prior to shipment. Also, please let me know whether or not you would like to have this jewelry smudged (cleansing with smoke from White California Sage) for purification, a Native American ritual. Many folks believe in it, including myself. My great, great Grandmother was full-blooded Cherokee. I can also cleanse and charge the pendant on my large Quartz Crystal cluster for those who are metaphysically inclined. Just say the word!
If this is to be shipped as a gift, I can enclose a special message from you to the lucky new owner. Then we can ship it to the address of the new owner. Even if it is not a gift, all pendants that I send out into the world are placed inside a silver gift box. I also will include a beautiful iridescent shimmering pouch with drawstring upon request.
If you would like to track your package, just add 75 cents to your payment for Delivery Confirmation.
Please Come See My Other Creations! I love to wrap many different and exotic stones from around the world - lots of them are rare! Come see my other auctions! If You Would Like To See A Different Pendant Design, Or A Different Stone Or Would Like To See Something Wrapped In 14KTGF Instead Of Sterling Silver, Please Email Me About It using the link at the top of the page "ask seller a question". If I Can Do It, I Will Make One And Put It Up For Auction On eBay!
Pendant Care Instructions:
If you have steered clear of Sterling Silver in the past because of special care issues, your worries are over!!! I have found a very quick Sterling Silver care product that I have been using for years now. It takes less than 5 minutes to do, and your pendant can stay as shiny and beautiful as the day you bought it! Each time I mail out a purchase, this special care recommendation is included. As an extra bonus, I will also include a free anti-tarnish paper tab that you can keep in the plastic bag with your new jewelry when it is not being worn. This can help it stay shiny like new for much longer than normal!
~*~ Quick & Easy Tarnish Remover ~*~
DOMESTIC SHIPPING:
If you would like to track your package, just add 75 cents to your payment for Delivery Confirmation.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
Auction payment & shipping payment must be in USD Funds via PAYPAL. Actual shipping charges will vary according to the country receiving the package. If you are concerned about your options, you could always look it up on: http://pe.usps.gov/text/Imm/Immctry.html to find out. Please email me for cost of shipping to your country prior to bidding IF the eBay auction shipping calculator DOES NOT provide that information for you.
If you choose any item other than my tarnish remover, the PACKAGE should weigh less than 4 ounces. Most economical is First Class International Mail, but it could take 7-14 days to get to you. International Global Priority and Express International Mail are expensive, but fast. Thank you.
Packages will be mailed on the FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY for customers who pay through PayPal. Once transaction is complete, feedback will be given. If you have won more than one auction and would like to pay them together, then me and let me know if you want insurance, and I can give you a grand total. Shipping two or more items in the same Priority Mail package does not cost extra, so you only pay for one shipping charge.
(By the way, if you use PayPal, there is NO TRANSACTION FEE for this secure exchange of money. It is a free service. You can give PayPal your bank account info and transfer funds that way. Anyone with a bank account can use PayPal even if they do not have a credit card. I will never know your account number or credit card number.)
Please click on the "ME" logo to the right of my name "crystalmoon" to see my eBay page and AURA photo link if you would like. I have packed quite a bit of information and photos of previously sold creations on that page!
I wish you a Joyous Year, and thank you for viewing my auction! To come and see my other auctions, click below!
Happy Bidding!
~*~*~*~ Crystal Moon ~*~*~*~
I give a totally special, heartfelt thanks to all of my repeat customers in eBayland who have made my creative journey a pleasant one. With your kind feedback and encouragement, I have become the virtual fountain of creativity that I am today (grin)!
If interested in having your very own Ultra Rare Messina Ajoite Phantom Included Quartz Cabochon
Pendant, please email me with your choice from the photo listed at the bottom of my eBay ME PAGE. I only have a few cabochons left of this extremely rare and hard-to-find mineral from Messina, Africa, that came out of the mine that was flooded back in 1991.
If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, contact me by email or by phone, and we can discuss how best to go about making it right. In all my years of selling, I have only had two returns. If item is returned exactly as received, I will do my best to make you happy by a mutual agreement for other merchandise that is equal in value to the purchase you have made. Please insure the package when returning so that we are both protected in case the Post Office loses the pendant. If it is lost on the way back to me and I do not receive it, and it was not insured, I cannot offer compensation.
The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
All transactions must be completed within 7 days of close of auction. I smudge all jewelry unless you tell me not to do it. No extra charge for multiple winnings shipped in USA. Email if you want to do Buy-Now on a SS box chain, and I will put it in my store. Outside USA, shipping cost based on weight with eBay shipping calculator. Thanks!
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