{"product_id":"ben-bryant-josephine-crown","title":"Josephine Crown Quartz Sterling Silver Pendant | Ben \u0026 Bryant Collection","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"564\" data-start=\"95\"\u003eJosephine Crown is one of the most striking \u003cstrong data-end=\"170\" data-start=\"139\"\u003emetallic lapidary materials\u003c\/strong\u003e found in the American West. This unique stone features elegant streamers of metallic color, most notably gold tones, created by a natural mix of \u003cstrong data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"314\"\u003epyrite, chalcopyrite, and other sulfide minerals embedded within white and black quartz\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a dramatic natural contrast, with bright metallic minerals suspended within the quartz, giving the stone a rich, textured appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"566\"\u003eBen Davis carefully cut this cabochon to highlight the flowing metallic patterns within the stone, allowing the natural mineral inclusions to create the feeling of a miniature landscape inside the quartz. Randy Bryant then crafted the custom \u003cstrong data-end=\"840\" data-start=\"808\"\u003e.925 sterling silver setting\u003c\/strong\u003e, framing the stone with a clean outer \"crown\" edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"961\"\u003eThis material comes from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"986\"\u003esouthern Oregon\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it is found in the same region as historic gold and silver mines. Because the stone forms alongside these mineral deposits, it is not unheard of to find \u003cstrong data-end=\"1191\" data-start=\"1166\"\u003etrace amounts of gold\u003c\/strong\u003e within the material itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1224\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1644\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003e• Stone: Josephine Crown Quartz (Pyrite \u0026amp; Chalcopyrite in Quartz)\u003cbr data-end=\"1307\" data-start=\"1304\"\u003e• Origin: Southern Oregon\u003cbr data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1332\"\u003e• Metal: Solid .925 Sterling Silver\u003cbr data-end=\"1373\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003e• Artists: Ben Davis (lapidary) \u0026amp; Randy Bryant (silversmith)\u003cbr data-end=\"1436\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003e• Formation: Metallic sulfide minerals, including pyrite and chalcopyrite forming within white and black quartz near historic gold and silver deposits\u003cbr data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003e• Includes a BDD suede jewelry pouch and polishing cloth\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40155171160259,"sku":"gold","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-03-07T204144.861.jpg?v=1772937776","url":"https:\/\/bendavisdesign.com\/products\/ben-bryant-josephine-crown","provider":"BenDavisDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}