Rhodochrosite Necklace

This is rhodochrosite in the hardly ever seen all natural mineral form. I have only ever seen these stones once.

I wire wrapped a large flat bead with solid stainless steel beads and bead caps. The last photo shows the back of the pendant bead with a natural 'dip' in the stone, that can also be worn to the front as added interest.

The pendant is attached to a stainless steel curb link chain, measuring 60cm in length, total length of the pendant is 5cm.