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Jade & Tantalum Handmade Necklace: The rarest metal, one of the rarest gems
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Tantalum is the rarest metal on earth -not counting lab-created metals that exist for fractions of a minute, metals that are liquid at room temperature, or radioactive. Tantalum's bluish-grey-silver color is unique among metals. It is a very hard metal that is biologically inert, so it won't cause skin irritation. Tantalum jewelry is rarely encountered. And here, Tantalum wire has been combined with highly translucent bluish-grey-silver jadeite jade beads to create a one-of-a-kind 21 ¾" necklace.
The rarest metal and beads hand-carved from one of the rarest gems, sharing such a similar tone. The dense, satisfyingly weighty Tantalum has a muted luster, while the jadeite has a complimentary high-gloss polish. There are 19 natural and untreated jadeite beads: 13 measure 7mm and the larger 6
are 12mm. Their high translucency makes the beads dynamic, changing with the light. Jadeite's unique crystal structure seems to act like a spider's web for light; they are luminous even in the softest lighting.
Because both tantalum and jadeite are highly durable, you can wear this necklace without worrying it will be harmed by salt water, chlorine or body oil. You never have to take it off.
If you're looking for an incredibly unique, exceedingly rare handmade necklace with a rugged, natural beauty this is it: there's not another one like it in the world.
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- Weight:52.25 g
- Dimensions:Length: 18 in (457.2 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2023
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- Seller Location:Southbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1589122766262
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