CRYSTAL PENDANTS
Patrick was fascinated by crystals and no visit to a town in the UK or France was complete without trying to find the local crystal shop. He also regularly bought from the excellent selection in World of Fossils in St Nicholas’ Market Bristol, and various shops in Glastonbury.
He was rather sceptical of the idea that crystals have special powers, although he recognised that this is important for many people - provided they aren’t used as an alternative to medicine for treating serious conditions.
Each new crystal that he bought inspired its own setting: some simple just to showcase the beauty of the stone, and some more complex often with a gothic feel as that was a favourite style. He also loved to use the manmade stone Opalite and Bristol Blue glass. I have labelled all the pieces to the best of my knowledge but in some cases the identity of the stone is not known. Some pieces have naturally occurring flaws.
These pieces do not come with a chain so you can use your own chain, leather or ribbon as you choose. All are set in 925 sterling silver unless otherwise stated.
Bristol Blue Glass in sterling silver. SP6. £90. Dimensions 10x2cm
Small opalite drop in sterling silver SP11. £50. Dimensions 6x1cm
Small Opalite arrowhead. SP41. £75. Arrowhead is 3x2cm, pendant in its setting is 7cm
Silver Sheen Obsidian Teardrop SP31. £90. Dimensions 8x4.5cm. Weight 33g
Unknown crystal in sterling silver SP43. £75. Dimensions 6x1cm.
Lapis Lazuli in reclaimed silver SP45. £90 Dimenstions 7.5 x3cm
Malachite drop SP33. £90. Dimensions 8x1.5cm
Solicite drop SP40. £90 Dimensions 9x2cm
Garden Quartz (Lodalite) no 2. SP20. £90 Dimensions 8x3cm
Garden Quartz (Lodalite) no 2. SP20. £90 Dimensions 8x3cm
Labradorite oval pendant SP51. £90. Dimensions 7.5x3.5cm
Kyanite long drop SP32. £90. Dimensions 11x1cm
Carnelian drop in sterling silver SP48. £90. Dimensions 11x2cm
Gothic style citrine in oxidised silver SP19. £90. Dimensions 8x2cm
Round Jasper in sterling silver SP29. £90. Dimensions 5x4cm. Weight 42g
Brain coral from Barbados in sterling silver SP46. £75. Dimensions 7x3cm
Labradorite in sterling silver. SP 54 £90. 8 x 4cm. Weight 42 g.
Brown banded quartz long drop. SP27. £75. 8 x 0.5cm. Weight 8g.
Amethyst rattle: amethyst enclosed in a sterling silver cage on leather thong.
An oval lapis lazuli cabochon in a sterling silver setting. SP50. £90. 8 x 2.5cm. Weight 22g.
A clear quartz drop with irregular black threads. SP38. £75. 7 x 2 cm. Weight 18g.
Clear quartz teardrop in a gothic style setting. SP12. £75. 6cm drop including setting. Weight 9g.
Rose quartz oval. SP9. £90. 10.5 x 4cm. Weight 63g.
Chunky, iridescent crystal with a beautiful rainbow effect, set in sterling silver. SP23. £90 8x3.5x2.5cm. Weight 55g.
A curved rhomboid shape rose quartz cabochon with a delicate lacy pattern. SP4 £60 6.5 x 3cm Weight 17g.
Opalite is a synthetic glass fused with magnesium. It fluoresces beautifully when set against a dark garment. Set in sterling silver on silver snake chain
Patrick was very fond of spiders and they inspired this pendant set round an irregular piece of clear quartz, inlaid with amethyst and 9 ct gold. SP52. £90. 7 x 2.5 x 2.5cm. Weight 35g.
Super Seven pendant in sterling silver SP 39 £90. 8 x 1cm. weight 14g.
Cream with blue and brown patterns. SP8. £90. 7.5 x 3.5cm. Weight 44g.
Opalite is a synthetic glass fused with magnesium. It fluoresces beautifully when set against a dark garment. Set in sterling silver on silver snake chain
An irregular rhomboid cabochon of banded brown Moroccan agate. SP37. £75. 8.5 x 3cm. Weight 18g.
Pale blue opalite in a gothic style setting. SP10. £125. 10 x 2cm. Weight 50g.
SP35. £90. 8.5 x 3 x 2.5cm. Weight 60g.
Spider pendant set around a rectangular piece of lapis lazuli, inlaid with amethyst and 9ct gold. SP53. £90. 7 x 2cm. Weight 33g.
Lodalite or Garden quartz is a clear quartz with fascinating embedded patterns which give its name. This is one of two delicate teardrop shaped pendants in a simple setting to show off the quality of the stone.
An irregular rectangular shaped drop of lapis lazuli in the sterling silver setting. SP49. £90. 9 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm. Weight 30g.
Iron Pyrite, known as fool’s gold in a sterling silver cage setting. SP17. £75. 7x2 cm Weight 32g.
Opalite is a synthetic glass fused with magnesium. It fluoresces beautifully when set against a dark garment. Set in sterling silver on silver snake chain
SP15. £90. 8.5 x 4cm. Weight 47g.
Gothic style set in oxidised sterling silver. SP16. £90. 8 x 3cm Weight 25g.