White Buffalo Stone Pendant with Sterling Silver
£56.00
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By Patricia Smith
£56.00
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Loved by 34 people
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About this item
This unique pendant features a large oval cabochon of white buffalo stone, also known as white buffalo turquoise. It is in fact a mixture of howlite and alumite. I bought it in New Mexico. It is valued by some Native Americans as a sacred symbol of survival and abundance. The background is creamy white, flecked with black and hints of a rusty red caused by the presence of iron oxide. The stone is mounted on a sterling silver setting which has been hammered to create a dimpled finish. Traditional silver hallmarks, including my own unique maker's mark, have been applied to the reverse side by the London Assay Office. The pendant hangs from a necklace of striped black agate and white howlite beads. There is a hand-made bar and ring clasp made from sterling silver. Length of necklace: 20in, 50cm Pendant: 2x11/4in, 4x3cm White buffalo cabochon: 11/4x1inch, 3.0x2.2cm Total Mass: 31.8g Striped black agate beads:4mm White howlite beads: 6mm Stock no. P145
About this item
This unique pendant features a large oval cabochon of white buffalo stone, also known as white buffalo turquoise. It is in fact a mixture of howlite and alumite. I bought it in New Mexico. It is valued by some Native Americans as a sacred symbol of survival and abundance. The background is creamy white, flecked with black and hints of a rusty red caused by the presence of iron oxide. The stone is mounted on a sterling silver setting which has been hammered to create a dimpled finish. Traditional silver hallmarks, including my own unique maker's mark, have been applied to the reverse side by the London Assay Office. The pendant hangs from a necklace of striped black agate and white howlite beads. There is a hand-made bar and ring clasp made from sterling silver.
Length of necklace: 20in, 50cm
Pendant: 2x11/4in, 4x3cm
White buffalo cabochon: 11/4x1inch, 3.0x2.2cm
Total Mass: 31.8g
Striped black agate beads:4mm
White howlite beads: 6mm
Stock no. P145
Welcome to Silver Birch Studio. My shop features a wide selection of handmade jewellery items, mainly in sterling silver with semi-precious stones. Copper and beaded jewellery are also featured. I have plenty of items in stock ready for immediate despatch.
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This item will be posted to you by Silver Birch Studio within 3 days of receiving payment.
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This stone evokes the legend of White Buffalo woman who appeared to Lakota hunters at a time of great hardship and taught them how to lead a good life, before turning herself into a rare white buffalo calf. Following this event, the buffalo herds started to return and the people were able to survive and prosper.
What buyers say about Silver Birch Studio
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Unfortunately I am unable to review this pendant because the seller was unable to supply this. Pat did send me an email a couple of days after my order to explain the issue and apologised for not being able to send the pendant. She also issued a full refund.
Jamajingle
Bought 1 itemGreat communication by seller who kindly added a gift message on request. Earring are stunning and recipient was thrilled to receive them. I only just saw them a few days ago in person and was delighted to see the quality and finish. Highly recommended.
RClure
Bought 1 itemAbsolutely love this beautiful pendant, an heirloom piece that I hope to be wearing for many years to come first! Thank you Pat for the soul you breathed into this piece and the first class customer service.
Badgerboo
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