Reticulated Spine Necklace

Gunmetal sterling silver individual little bars are soldered into chain links to create a spine-like appearance with lots of movement.  A majestic moonstone is the focal stone, with little iolite details on the chain.  A gold clasp and gold wire details add an edgy *Pair it with the Sliding Links Herkimer Earring Complete with our signature handcrafted tension "S" clasp closure.  Perfect for anyone that struggles with solo-clasping a lobster or spring ring clasp. +++ Metals: Gunmetal sterling silver, 14k Gold filled Gemstones: Moonstone and peridot Dimensions: Moonstone drop is about .25" // The base length is 16" with the option of a 2" extender that can be clasped on any part of the extender, creating many length options for layering!  +++ MOONSTONE is a talisman of the inward journey, taking one deep into the self to retrieve what is missing, the parts of the soul left behind or forgotten - then brought to light.  Moonstone is full of feminine energy and opens the heart to nurturing qualities as well as assisting in the acceptance of love. +++ 14K GOLD FILLED *Gold filled is the next level and is an amazing, quality alternative to solid gold *It is actual layers of gold pressure bonded with other jeweler quality metals.  While gold plating can eventually wear off, gold filled is required by law to contain 5% gold (plated is more like .5%) and it’s therefore extremely uncommon to wear through gold filled *If you can wear gold jewelry without skin sensitivity, you can most likely wear gold filled! *During the mid to late Victorian period, gold filled jewelry was very common and was manufactured in large numbers. *For more in depth info, check out this BLOG POST!