Starborn Zincite Pendant in Sterling Silver

Natural Zincite Pendant in Sterling Silver

This striking one-of-a-kind pendant features a 29.5-carat natural Zincite specimen secured in an open 925 Sterling Silver prong setting, allowing the stone’s vivid color, crystalline texture, and luminous surface to remain fully visible. The minimal setting keeps the focus on the remarkable mineral itself, creating a bold piece that bridges fine jewelry and specimen collecting.

Size: Approx. 1.55" tall by 0.44" wide (3.9 cm x 1.1 cm).
Gem Weight: Approx. 29.5 carats (5.9 grams).
Metal: 925 Sterling Silver.

Zincite is the mineral form of zinc oxide, admired for its intense range of colors that can include yellow, orange, red, and green. Naturally occurring Zincite crystals are exceptionally rare, while many of the finest collectible specimens formed as a byproduct of historic high-temperature zinc smelting, where mineral crystals developed inside industrial furnaces and chimneys under extreme heat.

The Zincite featured in this piece was sourced from Poland, a locality renowned among mineral collectors for producing vibrant, highly distinctive specimens. Its saturated coloration and unusual formation history make Zincite an especially fascinating material for both jewelry and mineral collections.

Rather than cutting the specimen into a conventional gemstone, the natural form has been preserved and carefully set in Sterling Silver, allowing its unique surface, color, and crystalline character to remain the focal point.

You will receive the exact piece shown, delivered in a Starborn branded gift box. One of a kind