Rough Sunset Aura Quartz Claw Set Rhodium Plated .925 Sterling Silver Pendant

Rough Sunset Aura Quartz Claw Set Rhodium Plated .925 Sterling Silver Pendant (shop SKU SBSAQP148) is offered as a pendant online and at the bookshop on West 14th Street.

Aura, or aura-coated, quartz is natural quartz with a thin metal-vapor coating that creates an iridescent surface. The coating is decorative; any meaning people give it belongs to personal practice. 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.

Plated finishes last longest when kept away from water, perfume, and harsh cleaners. Because the material is natural, its color and pattern vary from piece to piece. The title describes a claw (prong) setting that holds the stone. Store jewelry dry and away from lotions, perfume, and harsh cleaners to keep it looking its best.

• SKU: SBSAQP148

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