Purpurite

Purpurite hand cut and polished. Set in .925 Silver.

Necklace is 18"

Center stone is approximately 1.75" x 1.25"  45mm x 30mm

Purpurite was first discovered in the Faires Tin mine in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, USA, in 1905. Its name comes from the Latin word "purpura" for purple, due to its distinctive color. The best-known specimens now come from Namibia, though it is also found in other locations such as Western Australia, France, and Portugal.