Australian River Peridot Pendant

A compact oxidized sterling silver pendant holding a natural Australian River Peridot in a strong handmade claw frame.

Key Details:

- Metal Details: 925 sterling silver with hammer-textured detail and oxidized finish
- Stone Details: Natural Australian River Peridot in facet-grade tumbled form, with green-gold hue, soft shimmer, and natural inclusions
- Construction: Secure sterling silver wire claw frame designed to hold the stone firmly while keeping its surface visible
- Chain, Band, Closure, or Earring Fitting: Pendant only, with an adjustable woven cotton necklace included
- Finish: Oxidized sterling silver with hammered texture for depth, shadow, and handmade character
- Handmade: Individually hand-set and finished in small batches

Design and Wear:

Australian River Peridot Pendant is a small sterling silver talisman shaped around renewal, warmth, and earthy green light. The Peridot carries a soft green-gold shimmer, with natural inclusions and a tumbled gem form that gives the piece an organic river-worn feeling.

The oxidized sterling silver creates contrast around the stone, making the Peridot’s glow feel deeper and more grounded. The claw frame keeps the design open and rugged, allowing the natural surface and colour of the stone to remain central.

At approximately 2.3 cm total length including bail, this pendant is lightweight, compact, and easy to wear daily. It can be worn alone as a small heart-centred talisman or layered with other natural gemstone pieces.

This pendant can be worn as a Heart Chakra necklace, August birthstone pendant, Leo gift, Virgo gift, renewal charm, protection talisman, or meaningful piece for someone drawn to fresh energy, emotional balance, and handmade oxidized silver.

Stone Insights:

Natural Australian River Peridot:

Peridot is a green gem-quality variety of olivine, known for its fresh green to yellow-green colour and warm mineral glow. This Australian River Peridot has a tumbled facet-grade form, giving the stone a soft natural surface with subtle shimmer and organic character.

Spiritually, Peridot is connected with renewal, optimism, emotional balance, abundance, protection, and vitality. It resonates strongly with the Heart Chakra, supporting warmth, openness, self-worth, and gentle emotional release. Its zodiac associations include Leo and Virgo, giving the pendant a bright but grounded energy shaped around confidence, healing, and steady growth.

Combined Energy:

This pendant carries the focused energy of Peridot and oxidized sterling silver. Peridot brings renewal, warmth, and heart energy, while the dark silver claw frame adds grounding, protection, and raw handmade texture. The result is a compact talisman for fresh starts, emotional balance, and quiet inner strength.

Origin and Authenticity:

Hand selected for colour, clarity, inclusions, and visual presence. Made with certified 925 sterling silver. Stone is natural and untreated unless otherwise noted. Natural gemstones may show small variations, inclusions, surface details, or colour shifts that make each pendant unique.

Sizing and Fit Notes:

Pendant measures approximately 2.3 cm total length including bail. Best worn close to the heart on the included adjustable woven cotton necklace, or paired with a fine silver chain, medium silver chain, snake chain, leather cord, or custom necklace option depending on the desired look.

Care and Maintenance:

Sterling silver naturally develops patina over time when exposed to air, moisture, and skin oils. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after wear. Store in a cool, dry place, preferably in an airtight pouch or jewelry box. Avoid perfume, chlorine, household cleaners, swimming, bathing, and intense physical activity while wearing the piece.

Peridot should be protected from hard knocks, rough storage, ultrasonic cleaners, chemical dips, prolonged moisture, and abrasive polishing compounds. For oxidized finishes, avoid polishing darker textured areas if you want to preserve the aged look.

Packaging and Gifting:

Gift-ready packaging is included. Each order is packed securely with care. A small gift and discount code may be included with your order.

Customer Support:

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Custom Orders:

Custom pieces generally start at AUD $250. This claw frame design can be recreated with different stones at the same base price, except when a rarer or more valuable stone is chosen or the design is changed.

Available finish options include oxidized silver or shiny silver on request. 18k gold plating starts from AUD $25 and usually requires 3 to 5 working days for processing.

Store Policy:

Please note that any items purchased during a sale are not eligible for refunds. If returned intact, sale items will be issued as store credit only.

Uncollected or Failed Deliveries:

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If a parcel is marked “delivery attempted,” “held,” “unclaimed,” returned to sender, or destroyed due to non-collection, I cannot take responsibility. In line with Etsy policy, buyers are responsible for providing accurate addresses and completing required delivery steps.

Image Note:

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