{"product_id":"larvikite-permian-age-norway","title":"Natural Larvikite Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver | Norway's National Rock | Handcrafted by Ben Davis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"426\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eWant to wear a 298–293 million-year-old mineral? Larvikite is Norway's national rock!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eLarvikite is an intrusive igneous rock of \u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"485\"\u003ePermian age\u003c\/strong\u003e that consists mainly of \u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"536\"\u003efeldspar (plagioclase)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Typical of this very popular decorative stone is the lovely shimmering blue color caused by light refraction within the feldspars. Depending on the angle of the light, those feldspar crystals can come alive with flashes of blue and silver, making every piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eNamed after the town of Larvik in southern Norway, this remarkable stone has become one of the country's most recognizable natural treasures. It has been quarried for generations and is used around the world as an architectural stone, but I think some of the most beautiful pieces are the ones small enough to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zrg197\" data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eGenuine natural Larvikite from Norway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gy0a8y\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e298–293 million years old\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x6d7mt\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eBeautiful blue and silver feldspar shimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"155vjgr\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eHand-cut and polished by geologist and lapidary artist Ben Davis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vxn6y6\" data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003eSolid .925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uq3m7n\" data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind natural stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49953819590944,"sku":null,"price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-07-24T192514.075.jpg?v=1784939133","url":"https:\/\/bendavisdesign.com\/products\/larvikite-permian-age-norway","provider":"BenDavisDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}