{"product_id":"colorado-veined-quartz-necklace","title":"Colorado Veined Quartz Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eThis necklace is from Veined Quartz found in the Big Thompson Canyon, Estes Park, CO.  It is a Simplicity and Colorado Collection piece.  It's Simplicity due to minimalist setting with sterling only at the bale.  The back shows the stone, which is semi translucent with the beautiful orange vein running through it.   There is matching earrings available for separate purchase as the supply lasts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eThis beautiful quartz 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 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Nelson, Artisan Jeweler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48958277255387,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4434\/4795\/files\/IMG_8477_1.jpg?v=1783542456","url":"https:\/\/marknelsonartisanjeweler.com\/products\/colorado-veined-quartz-necklace","provider":"Mark Nelson, Artisan Jeweler","version":"1.0","type":"link"}