Rhodonite Drop Cab Claw Set Sterling Silver Pendant

Among the books, decks, and stones on 14th Street is this pendant: Rhodonite Drop Cab Claw Set Sterling Silver Pendant (shop SKU SBRHODP79).

Rhodonite is a manganese silicate, typically pink to rose-red, often with black manganese oxide veining. In crystal traditions, rhodonite is associated with the heart and with emotional balance. 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.

The title describes a claw (prong) setting that holds the stone. 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: SBRHODP79

See it at Namaste Bookshop, 2 West 14th Street near Union Square in New York City, or order online.