Three raw Herkimer quartz crystals — double-terminated, naturally faceted, water-clear — are bezel-set in gold-plated brass and linked vertically into a slim, gallery-style drop. Sold as a pendant only (chain not included). Made by hand in India, the piece celebrates the rough geometry of the uncut stone.
- Material: Gold-plated brass with three natural Herkimer quartz crystals
- Size: 1.625" long (plus bail) x 0.25"
- Details: Two organic bezel-set quartz stones stacked above a third double-terminated drop; warm Gold-tone finish;
- Pendant only — bail strung for any standard chain, sold separately
- Origin / Craft: Hand-fabricated by metalsmiths in India using traditional bezel-setting
The Herkimer's sharp natural terminations are kept intact, so each stone shows its own internal veiling and clarity. The bezels are soldered close to the stones, giving the pendant a clean, jeweler-finished edge with a hint of raw-cut character. No two pendants are identical.
Care: Store dry and away from perfume; polish gently with a soft cloth to maintain the gold plating.
design: Three raw Herkimer quartz crystals, each double-terminated and naturally faceted, are bezel-set in gold-plated brass and linked in a slim vertical line, ending in a diamond-shaped crystal drop.
size: 1.625" long (plus bail) x 0.25" wide.
material: Gold-plated brass with three natural Herkimer quartz crystals.
features: Water-clear double-terminated Herkimer quartz left in its natural uncut form, hand-soldered bezel settings, gallery-style vertical drop, bail strung for any standard chain
care: Store dry and away from perfume, and polish gently with a soft cloth to maintain the gold plating.
disclaimer: Because each Herkimer crystal is used in its natural, uncut state, veiling, internal texture, and exact shape vary, so no two pendants are identical.
The Story
This pendant belongs to a design approach common among Indian lapidary workshops: rather than faceting a stone into a uniform cut, the setter builds the bezel around the crystal's own natural geometry. Here, three Herkimer quartz points keep their sharp, as-found terminations, and the goldsmith's job is to frame that rough form rather than reshape it.
Bezel-setting rough or semi-rough stones has long been a practical and aesthetic choice in Indian metalsmithing, since a hand-soldered metal collar can secure an irregular stone as reliably as a faceted one — while putting the material's own structure on display instead of hiding it.
The result reads as unmistakably handmade: each bezel is fitted to its individual stone, so the pendant's asymmetry isn't a flaw to correct but the point of the piece.
A metalsmith selects three Herkimer quartz crystals for size and clarity, then hand-shapes a brass bezel to hug the outline of each uncut stone before soldering it closed — a slower, more exacting process than setting a standard round or oval cut, since no two rough crystals are the same shape. The bezels are linked with soldered jump rings into a single vertical drop, then the whole piece is gold-plated for a warm, consistent finish. Because the fit is done by eye and by hand for every individual stone, the maker's judgment is visible in the close, clean line of metal around each crystal.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Hand-fabricated bezel-setting
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a raw-crystal look with a jeweler-finished edge, not a mass-produced faceted stone
- Wear It With: Wear on a slim gold chain and let it stand alone against a plain neckline
- Purpose: Everyday wear, layering, gifting
- Gemstone: Herkimer quartz
- Metal: Gold-plated brass
Herkimer quartz takes its name from Herkimer County, New York, where these crystals form with naturally occurring facets and, often, points at both ends — a double termination that most quartz doesn't develop without cutting. Because the crystal grows this way in the rock rather than being shaped afterward, cutters and jewelers alike tend to leave the terminations untouched, which is exactly what happens in this pendant: the stones are bezel-set as found, so the natural veiling and clarity inside each one stay visible.
Questions & Answers
Does this pendant come with a chain?
No, this listing is for the pendant only. The bail is sized to fit any standard chain, which is sold separately.
Why do the three crystals look different shapes?
The Herkimer quartz crystals are set in their natural, uncut form rather than faceted to match, so each one keeps its own individual outline, termination, and internal texture.
Is the metal solid gold?
The pendant is gold-plated brass, not solid gold, giving a warm gold tone at an accessible price point.
How should I care for the gold plating?
Keep it dry and away from perfume, and polish it occasionally with a soft cloth to maintain the finish.
Will my pendant look exactly like the photo?
Not exactly — because the crystals are natural and uncut, each pendant's stones vary slightly in shape and internal clarity, so yours will be one of a kind.
