Gold Rutilated Quartz Drop Cab Sterling Silver Pendant

This pendant is listed as Gold Rutilated Quartz Drop Cab Sterling Silver Pendant (shop SKU SBRUQUP98), and is sold at Namaste Bookshop near Union Square.

Rutilated quartz is quartz with needle-like inclusions of rutile, which may be golden, copper, or reddish. In crystal traditions, it is associated with energy and with clarity. Those ideas belong to folklore and personal practice, not to any medical claim. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver, often stamped .925; like all silver, it can tarnish over time and can be brightened with a soft polishing cloth.

Because the material is natural, its color and pattern vary from piece to piece. The title describes a cabochon, a smoothly rounded, unfaceted cut. Store jewelry dry and away from lotions, perfume, and harsh cleaners to keep it looking its best.

• SKU: SBRUQUP98

Find it at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street, a short walk from Union Square in Manhattan, or order it online.