Small triple hexagon pendant

£150.00

About this product

Designed and handmade in the UK
925 sterling silver, hallmarked
Polished finish
18 inch belcher chain. If you require a longer chain, please let me know.

Width: 40mm

Labradorite is special: while it does not seem to have a colour from one angle, from another it suddenly turns blue. The colour seems to wander inside the stone, like the northern lights. Following an Inuit myth, the northern lights escaped from this stone. Some remained, and that's what you can still see when you look at it. Together with the hexagon this encapsulates the Nordic feel of this piece.

Please note that labradorite varies in colour, sometimes it's lighter, sometimes darker.



The story

The hexagon as a basic element of my jewellery is a shape found in nature. It appears on a microscopic as well as a macroscopic level: from benzene molecules and cells to honeycombs, insect eyes and snow flakes to Saturn’s north pole.

I found it really fascinating. Why the hexagon is there on Saturn has not been fully explained yet. Apparently it has to do with a certain speed of rotation within the weather system.

At least this was one hypothesis developed at Oxford University, where a circular tank of liquid was rotated at different speeds at its centre and periphery. The geometric shape forms in an area of turbulent flow between the two different fluid bodies with dissimilar speeds.

Saturn’s hexagon was discovered during the Voyager mission in 1981.

Some (impressive) numbers:
The sides of the hexagon are about 14.500km long, which is about 2000km longer than the diameter of Earth.

I just love how nature organises itself and how certain basic systems are repeated everywhere.
Did you know there are hexagonal basalt columns on Mars?




About this product

Designed and handmade in the UK
925 sterling silver, hallmarked
Polished finish
18 inch belcher chain. If you require a longer chain, please let me know.

Width: 40mm

Labradorite is special: while it does not seem to have a colour from one angle, from another it suddenly turns blue. The colour seems to wander inside the stone, like the northern lights. Following an Inuit myth, the northern lights escaped from this stone. Some remained, and that's what you can still see when you look at it. Together with the hexagon this encapsulates the Nordic feel of this piece.

Please note that labradorite varies in colour, sometimes it's lighter, sometimes darker.



The story

The hexagon as a basic element of my jewellery is a shape found in nature. It appears on a microscopic as well as a macroscopic level: from benzene molecules and cells to honeycombs, insect eyes and snow flakes to Saturn’s north pole.

I found it really fascinating. Why the hexagon is there on Saturn has not been fully explained yet. Apparently it has to do with a certain speed of rotation within the weather system.

At least this was one hypothesis developed at Oxford University, where a circular tank of liquid was rotated at different speeds at its centre and periphery. The geometric shape forms in an area of turbulent flow between the two different fluid bodies with dissimilar speeds.

Saturn’s hexagon was discovered during the Voyager mission in 1981.

Some (impressive) numbers:
The sides of the hexagon are about 14.500km long, which is about 2000km longer than the diameter of Earth.

I just love how nature organises itself and how certain basic systems are repeated everywhere.
Did you know there are hexagonal basalt columns on Mars?




Handmade

This pendant will be handmade to order in Greenwich, London. Because it is made by hand, each item is unique.

PLEASE NOTE that gemstones are sensitive to perfumes, lotions, hand sanitisers etc. Care needs to also be taken not to immerse the stone in water, sea water or chlorine water. Ultrasonic cleaners must NOT be used as they can damage the stone.
– Remove your jewellery before doing any practical activities
– Apply hair and beauty products before putting your jewellery on
– Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean your jewellery. For a deeper clean, you may use warm, soapy water and a soft toothbrush

Because of its weight this pendant requires to be hallmarked by the London Assay Office. This is a tradition that has been carried out in England for 700 years. The pendant has to be sent to the Assay Office which means that the process overall requires a bit more time.


Postage and Packaging

Ready to dispatch within 2 weeks
Sent by 2nd Class Signed For
If you require special delivery, please let me know.
Comes in a box wrapped in white tissue paper and a dark blue grosgrain ribbon.

Worldwide shipping: please be aware of import charges in your country for which you will be responsible.