London Blue Isla Necklace - Gemstone Pendant, Handmade in USA

The Isla pendant in London Blue quartz - deeper and steelier than people expect from a blue stone, closer to ink than to sky. It is the one that gets noticed across a room without being large.

A single faceted stone, bezel-set in gold with a small bead beneath, on a fine chain. Available in 14k gold vermeil or rhodium-plated silver.

Details

• Stone: London Blue quartz, faceted and bezel-set
• Metal: 14k gold vermeil over Italian .925 sterling silver, or rhodium-plated silver
• Length: Adjustable 16-18 inches
• Clasp: Lobster clasp with extender chain
• Made: By hand, to order, in the USA

About the color

"London Blue" describes a shade rather than a mineral - it was made famous in topaz, and ours is quartz. It is a saturated, slightly gray-blue that sits well against both warm and cool skin, and it is noticeably darker than the pale blues you usually see in this price range. More on the stones in the gemstone guide.

Ordering and delivery

This piece does not exist yet. It is made by hand after your order lands, by skilled makers in the USA, which takes 7 to 10 business days before it ships. If you are buying for a specific date, order about two weeks out.

• Free US shipping on orders over $100. Under that, a flat $8. Express is $15.
• Ships in bespoke gift packaging, so there is nothing left to wrap.
• 30-day returns on unworn pieces in their original packaging.
• We currently ship within the United States only.

Common questions

Is this the same as London Blue topaz?
No. London Blue is the color name. This is quartz, not topaz, and we say so rather than letting the name do the implying.

Gold or silver?
Match whatever she already wears. Look at her watch and her everyday earrings - the metal that shows up twice is the answer.

Will the gold wear off?
Gold vermeil is a real but finite layer of gold over sterling silver. Treated normally it lasts years; the fastest way to ruin it is a silver polishing cloth, which is mildly abrasive by design. Our guide to how to care for gold vermeil covers what actually protects it.