Titanium Aura Quartz Cluster Claw Set Sterling Silver Pendant

This pendant is listed as Titanium Aura Quartz Cluster Claw Set Sterling Silver Pendant (shop SKU SBPESS118), and is sold at Namaste Bookshop near Union Square.

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.

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: SBPESS118

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