{"product_id":"mr-bones-5-inch-articulated-silver-skeleton-pendant-with-cantera-opal-skull-by-jane-theis","title":"Mr. Bones | 5-Inch Articulated Silver Skeleton Pendant with Cantera Opal Skull by Jane Theis","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"They say that Halloween comes earlier and earlier every year.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted, signed, and fittingly named by talented Philadelphia jewelry industry veteran of over 30 years, Jane Theis of HighArt, this truly one-of-a-kind work makes a statement unlike any other.  Measuring a total length of 5 inches when held vertically, this massive sterling silver skeleton pendant incorporates a considerable number of different parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarved from Mexican cantera matrix opal, the skull shows subtle red fire with green overtones and blue undertones in the left-most edge of precious opal when viewed closely in the light; perhaps even more notable are the many needle-like black tourmaline inclusions visible within its transparent surface—a macabre detail lovingly preserved by the stone's unknown original carver, perhaps a nod to our fellow's cause of death.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe skeleton's hands are carved from mother of pearl, and its pelvis is an unknown frosted mineral; it is the artist's belief that this is likely to be quartz, though its softness indicates that it may be calcite or ulexite.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMost metal incorporated into the pendant is sterling silver—the setting behind the skull, the clavicle, rib cage, spine, pelvic bezel, arm bones, leg bones, and jump rings.  Three solid 14k yellow gold rivets are visible in the clavicle, connecting it to the arm bones and spine, allowing these parts of the skeleton to articulate and swivel.  The skeleton's feet are base metal tombstone decorations that do not test as sterling silver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18\" sterling silver box-style presentation chain included.  The 4mm wide hidden bail comfortably allows for wider styles or men's chains.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Main Stone:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural Cantera Fire Matrix Opal, solid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorigin: Jalisco, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebrightness of color play: B1.5 of 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebody tone: N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshape: freeform cabochon — carved skull shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements (millimeters): 20.32mm x 13.30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone measurements (inches): 0.8\" x 0.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecolor play description: predominantly red with green overtones and blue undertones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadditional notes: eye-visible black tourmaline needle inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Accent Stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother of Pearl (hands)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshape: freeform cabochons — carved hand shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage stone measurements (millimeters): 21.50mm x 8.75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage stone measurements (inches): 0.8\" x 0.33\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecolor: cream\/yellowish-white\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnknown (pelvis) — Quartz per artist, possibly Calcite or Ulexite\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estone count: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshape: oval with two carved holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage stone measurements (millimeters): 14.06mm x 21.04mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaverage stone measurements (inches): 0.6\" x 0.8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecolor: colorless\/white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Setting: \u003c\/strong\u003eCustom Articulated Skeleton Statement Pendant, signed by artist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ependant 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