Labradorite 925 Sterling Silver Pendant 2.25 Inch Magic
Labradorite is a calcium-rich feldspar mineral that produces one of the most visually dramatic optical phenomena in the mineral world: labradorescence. This effect occurs when light enters the stone and reflects off internal twinning planes, producing a shifting display of blues, greens, golds, and occasionally violets that appears to move as the stone is tilted. The phenomenon is named for Labrador, Canada, where significant deposits were first described in the 18th century. This Labradorite 925 Sterling Silver Pendant measures 2.25 inches and is set in genuine hallmarked 925 sterling silver. It is selected for its particularly strong labradorescent flash, the quality that has earned Labradorite its reputation as the Stone of Magic across cultures and centuries.
Product Highlights
- Stone: Genuine Labradorite, selected for strong labradorescent flash
- Setting: 925 Sterling Silver, hallmarked
- Size: 2.25"
- Optical effect: Labradorescence, shifting blues, greens, and golds
- Chakra: Third Eye Chakra and Throat Chakra
- Mohs Hardness: 6 to 6.5
The Stone
Labradorite's labradorescent flash is entirely internal, produced by the stone's crystal structure rather than by surface treatment or coating. The color and intensity of the flash varies by specimen. Stones selected for their particularly vivid or broad flash are sometimes described as "spectrolite" quality, displaying a full spectrum of color across the surface as the viewing angle changes. The base color of the stone is typically a dark grey to black, which provides the contrast that makes the flash most visible. No two Labradorite stones flash identically.
Metaphysical Properties
- Magic and Transformation: Labradorite is known as the Stone of Magic, associated with transformation, mystery, and the ability to perceive what lies beneath the surface of ordinary reality. Its shifting flash is seen as a reflection of its energetic quality: revealing hidden dimensions and possibilities.
- Intuition and Psychic Perception: The Third Eye Chakra connection supports enhanced intuition, psychic sensitivity, and access to deeper levels of inner knowing beyond rational analysis.
- Protection: Labradorite is considered one of the most effective protective stones, creating a shielding field around the aura that deflects unwanted energies and prevents energy leakage.
- Authentic Expression: The Throat Chakra connection supports clear, authentic communication and the courage to express one's true perspective without filtering or self-censorship.
Wearing Crystal Jewelry
A pendant worn at chest height keeps Labradorite's protective and intuitive energy in continuous contact with the body throughout the day. The stone is particularly effective during periods of change or uncertainty, when its transformative energy and protective field provide both grounding and expanded perspective simultaneously.
Crystal Care
- Water: Remove before swimming or bathing to protect the sterling silver setting from tarnishing.
- Polishing: Use a soft silver polishing cloth to maintain the setting's luster.
- Cleansing: Smudge with sage or palo santo, or place on a Selenite charging plate overnight.
- Storage: Store in a soft pouch or jewelry box to prevent scratching.