{"product_id":"dendritic-rhyolite-pendant-custom-sterling-silver-ben-bryant-collection","title":"Dendritic Rhyolite Pendant – Custom Sterling Silver Ben \u0026 Bryant Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"582\"\u003eAt first glance, the stone looks like a desert landscape captured in stone, but look closer, and the delicate branching patterns begin to appear. Ben cut this cabochon to highlight the natural \u003cstrong\u003edendritic formation\u003c\/strong\u003es, where tiny mineral deposits spread across the \u003cstrong\u003erhyolite\u003c\/strong\u003e like ancient trees, roots, or river systems frozen in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eRhyolite is a volcanic rock formed from silica-rich lava that cooled quickly near the Earth’s surface. As the rock solidified, mineral-rich fluids moved through microscopic fractures, depositing manganese and iron oxides that crystallized into the intricate dendritic patterns seen in this stone. These natural formations resemble plants or ferns, but they are actually mineral structures that developed slowly within the rock over long geological periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eThe result is a stone that feels almost like a landscape painting created by the Earth itself, with soft layers of color and organic branching shapes that make every piece completely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eThe stone is set in solid .925 sterling silver, hand-crafted in Texas by geologist and lapidary artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eBen Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e with master silversmith \u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eRandy Bryant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Randy’s custom silverwork frames the rhyolite with an organic sculptural setting that complements the natural flow of the dendritic patterns while creating a bold and timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eEach piece in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eBen \u0026amp; Bryant Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates geology, craftsmanship, and the beauty of natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e• Stone: Dendritic Rhyolite\u003cbr data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e• Geology: Rhyolite is a silica-rich volcanic rock formed when lava cools quickly near the Earth's surface\u003cbr data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e• Formation: Dendritic patterns form when manganese or iron minerals crystallize within fractures in the rock\u003cbr data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e• Metal: Solid .925 sterling silver\u003cbr data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e• Crafted By: Geologist and lapidary artist Ben Davis with master silversmith Randy Bryant\u003cbr data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e• Made In: Texas, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e• Design: Custom sterling silver setting highlighting natural dendritic formations\u003cbr data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e• One of a Kind: Every stone features completely unique mineral branching patterns\u003cbr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e• Included: Arrives with a soft suede jewelry bag and a sterling silver polishing cloth for storage and care\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41906944704707,"sku":"","price":428.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-03-07T181503.526.jpg?v=1772929053","url":"https:\/\/bendavisdesign.com\/products\/dendritic-rhyolite-pendant-custom-sterling-silver-ben-bryant-collection","provider":"BenDavisDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}