Product Details
A 67.83 carat natural zinc crystal, set in 18K gold with 0.61 carats of
natural multicolour sapphires chosen to answer the colours already in
the stone.
The crystal has an unusual history. Industrial zinc seeped into the
soil during the First World War and crystallised there over the decades
that followed. It came to light when the factory above it was
dismantled after the war, by which time the material had taken on a
form no foundry could produce. What began as a residue of conflict is
now the centre of this pendant.
The pendant measures 54 x 21 mm and weighs 27.4 grams.
Details:
- Material: Solid 18K gold
- Gemstone: Natural zinc crystal, 67.83ct. Natural multicolour sapphires, 0.61ct
- Size: 54 x 21 mm. Total weight: 27.4 g
- Handcrafted: Made by hand in my Jerusalem studio
One of a kind. A crystal of this size and origin will not come to me
twice. A similar pendant can be made with another rare stone from my
collection, but its story will be its own.
What exactly is a zinc crystal? It is not a mined gemstone. This one
formed underground from industrial zinc that entered the soil during
the First World War and crystallised over the years that followed.
Can something similar be made for me? Yes, with another rare stone.
Contact me, and I will show you what I have.
Looking for a different stone, a different size, or something entirely
your own? Let's talk → bespoke.layani-jewelry.com
Enjoy worldwide insured EXPRESS free shipping via DHL, FedEx, and UPS.
Shipping & Making Time
Your order will be made within 14 business days from the time of payment (excluding Fridays and Saturdays) and will be sent to you via FeDeX-insured express D2D shipping with no extra charge. Before the jewelry is sent to you, you will be notified of the package tracking number. When completing the order please include your email address and cell phone number so the shipping company can contact you. Please note that you may be charged taxes by your country's customs, please check this before you purchase
Reviews
Trip of Colors — Zinc Crystal and Sapphire Pendant
Orders
Choose your piece on its product page, select your size or options if there are any, and add it to the cart. At checkout you can sign in, register, or check out as a guest.
Payment is processed through PayPlus, which handles all major credit cards on a secured standard. PayPal and bank transfer are also accepted.
You will receive an order confirmation immediately. A second email follows with tracking information once your piece is on its way.
For a One of a Kind piece, please contact me before ordering.
Shipping
Every order leaves my Jerusalem studio by FedEx or DHL Express, insured and signed for, door to door. There are no exceptions to this.
How long a piece takes to leave the studio depends on what it is:
- In stock: within 3 business days
- Made to order: about two weeks
- One of a Kind and commissions: agreed with you before work begins
Once a parcel is collected it usually goes on a flight the same day, and reaches most destinations within 1 to 3 days. Customs processing can add time, and that part is outside my control.
Duties and Taxes
Orders shipped outside Israel may be subject to local VAT and import duties. These are set by your own country and are your responsibility as the recipient, not mine. They are separate from the price you paid me and are not refundable.
Rates vary from country to country. If the amount matters to your decision, check with your local customs office before you order.
Commissions and Custom Design
Every commission begins with a design fee of $250 USD for each rendering. This pays for the time I spend developing a detailed 3D visualization of your piece, usually several days of work.
The fee covers up to three rounds of revisions on that rendering. Further revisions are $80 USD each, agreed with you in advance.
If you request more than one design direction, each rendering carries its own $250 fee, because each one is a separate piece of work.
When you go ahead with the order, the full amount you paid in design fees is credited against the price of the finished piece. You do not pay twice.
If you decide not to proceed after a rendering is complete, the fee is not refunded. The work has already been done.
The design itself, including every rendering and drawing I produce, remains my work and my property. It is sent to you so you can approve the piece, and it is not licensed for production by anyone else.
Particularly complex models may carry an additional design fee. I will tell you before starting, never after.
Returns, Refunds and Warranty
In short: ready-made pieces from the catalogue can be returned within 14 days, unworn and in their original packaging. Pieces made to order, One of a Kind pieces and commissions cannot, because each one was made for a specific person. Every piece I make is covered against defects in material and workmanship.
The full terms are set out in my return and refund policy, my shipping policy, and sections 5A to 5C of my terms of service. If something is wrong with your order, write to me before anything else. I would rather fix it than have you keep a piece you are unhappy with.
Contact
Any question about an order, a return, or a commission comes straight to me at sales@layanijewelry.com.