Jewelry with labradorite

Jewelry with labradorite - iridescent Feldspar with a magical play of light

Marco Schreier Mineralienhandlung GmbH offers you jewelry with labradorite at wholesale prices - rings, pendants, necklaces and earrings, set in 925 silver.

The first labradorites arrived in Europe in the 18th century after they were found on the Canadian Labrador ...

Jewelry with labradorite - iridescent Feldspar with a magical play of light

Marco Schreier Mineralienhandlung GmbH offers you jewelry with labradorite at wholesale prices - rings, pendants, necklaces and earrings, set in 925 silver.

The first labradorites arrived in Europe in the 18th century after they were found on the Canadian Labrador Peninsula in 1770. The Czech missionary Father Adolf found the first pieces there when the Moravians founded numerous settlements on the forest-covered peninsula in the Atlantic. The mineral was given its name "labradorite" in 1832 by the French mineralogist and professor François Bedaunt (1787-1850) due to its localities on the Labrador Peninsula.

Jewelry with labradorite in various designs
We offer jewelry with labradorite: rings with cabochon-cut stones that bring out the characteristic iridescence, pendants in various sizes, finished necklaces with labradorite beads and earrings as pendants or studs. All pieces are set in 925 silver, some are also gold-plated or rhodiniert.
Labradorite is very popular as a cut stone - for knotting gemstone necklaces or in cabochon cut as a pendant or ring stone. The settings are designed in such a way that the play of light on the stone is shown to its best advantage. The cabochon cut is ideal as the curved surface shows the iridescence at different angles.

Geological Occurrence and Labradorescence
Labradorite belongs to the plagioclase group, an important feldspar family. The characteristic iridescence, technically known as "labradorescence", Occurs due to light refraction on fine lamellae in the crystal lattice. These lamellae are only a few nanometers thick and are formed when different feldspar layers alternate as the mineral slowly cools.

Depending on the viewing angle, labradorite shimmers in different colors - from blue and green to yellow, orange and violet. Some specimens only show individual colors, others the entire spectrum. The most intense play of colors is created when the stone is cut exactly perpendicular to the lamellae. Localities include Labrador, Madagascar, Finland and the Ukraine.

Processing and care of labradorite
Labradorite must be handled with care. The mineral does not tolerate acids, alkalis or galvanic baths. Even cleaning in an ultrasonic bath can damage the stone. As labradorite is softer than quartz (7) with a Mohs hardness of 6-6.5, labradorite becomes dull after a long time due to the omnipresent dust, which also consists of quartz grains.
With the help of a soft brush, however, labradorite can easily be restored to its former luster. This simple care makes the stone suitable for everyday use, but requires a little more attention than harder gemstones. Customers should be informed about these properties in order to enjoy their jewelry for a long time.

Labradorite jewelry wholesale
Jewelry with labradorite appeals to customers who appreciate the special play of light. The labradorescence is characteristic and has a magical effect - the stone changes with every movement. The historical story of its discovery by missionaries in Canada gives the material a cultural background. For jewelers, gemstone stores and jewelry boutiques, these pieces offer eye-catching items with visual distinction and scientific interest. Marco Schreier Mineralienhandlung GmbH supplies jewelry with labradorite in 925 silver - rings, pendants, necklaces and earrings, handcrafted in our production facilities in Bali and Haifeng with a Feldspar that has fascinated with its iridescent play of colors since its discovery in 1770.