{"product_id":"colorado-veined-quartz-earrings","title":"Colorado Veined Quartz Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eThese drop earrings are made from veined quartz found in the Big Thompson Canyon, Estes Park, CO.  They are part of our Colorado Collection and Simplicity Collection due to the minimalist setting.  The only metal is silver for the bale and the chain.  The back shows the beautiful semi- translucent stone.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eQuartz is 7 on the Mohs hardness scale and is durable and strong.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCleaning should be with mild detergent and warm water.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNever use acid as it will damage the stone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eQuartz has been prized since antiquity for its beauty and strength and used in both jewelry and carvings.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eIndustrially it is currently used in glass making, watches, electronics and countertops.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is the most expensive countertop material on the market.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eThe stone cutting and the silversmithing was done by Jewelry Artist of Estes Park, CO.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe stone was made by the God of Creation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk218522802\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Nelson, Artisan Jeweler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48958288462043,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4434\/4795\/files\/IMG_8447_1.jpg?v=1783542893","url":"https:\/\/marknelsonartisanjeweler.com\/products\/colorado-veined-quartz-earrings","provider":"Mark Nelson, Artisan Jeweler","version":"1.0","type":"link"}