{"product_id":"winged-scolecite","title":"Radiating Scolecite Pendant – Sterling Silver | Ben Davis","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"92\"\u003eThis one-of-a-kind pendant showcases the quiet beauty of \u003cstrong data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"149\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eScolecite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a mineral known for its delicate radiating crystal structure. Soft peach, ivory, and pale blush tones spread across the stone in sweeping crystal sprays, formed by countless needle-like fibers that have grown outward over time. When polished into a cabochon, these natural crystal patterns create a luminous, silky texture that seems to glow with subtle movement in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eScolecite forms within gas cavities in volcanic rock, and this material comes from the famous \u003cstrong data-end=\"697\" data-start=\"656\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDeccan Traps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"701\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the largest volcanic provinces on Earth. Over 60 million years ago, vast lava flows cooled into basalt, trapping pockets of mineral-rich fluids. Within those cavities, zeolite minerals slowly crystallized, producing the radiating crystal sprays that give scolecite its distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1045\"\u003eBen Davis selected and cut this cabochon to highlight the dramatic, fan-like crystal structure across its surface. The custom sterling silver setting was then crafted to frame the mineral naturally, allowing the stone’s organic geometry and soft color palette to remain the focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003eThe result is a piece that balances geological wonder with artisan craftsmanship, a small sculpture shaped first by ancient volcanoes! 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