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Total weight 17.02 carats including wrap

Size 30 mm by 16 mm by 7 mm including wrap

Absolutely Beautiful Brazilian Emerald Slice artfully tension set in a 14kt Gold wire wrap. Recognized as one of the rarest of gems, this is a gorgeous polished piece that still shows it's natural crystal form. The color is vibrant, and crystal structure is still visible on the top of the stone. The beautiful emerald green is set off perfectly by the delicate wire wrapping encasing this precious piece securely with lovely swirls of 14kt gold.

Wire wrapping or Wire sculpture is one of the oldest techniques for making jewelry by hand. But, the use of wire forging in jewelry is a new and unique art.

Metal forging has been used for centuries in forms such as that of blacksmithing or for use in making buildings and many tools used for hard labor. However, when used in jewelry it creates a delicate and interesting piece of wearable art.

Essentially it is the using of gold, silver, or copper wire artistically manipulated and hammered to wrap around a gemstone or cabochon, creating a unique piece of jewelry. It is a technique that creates simple yet artistic lines and makes the stone the main showing point using the wire to enhance instead of overwhelm the natural beauty of natures mineral gifts.