Sonora Sunrise Wire-Wrapped Pendant | Mexico

Oval Chrysocolla Cuprite Cabochon with gold-plated wire wrapping.

Cabochon approx. size: 1.0625" x 0.75"

Pendant w/ wire-wrapping approx. size: 1.5" x 0.75"

Weight: 7g

Bring a little Southwestern sunshine to your jewelry collection with a beautiful Sonora Sunrise wire-wrapped pendant! Featuring the striking natural colors of Sonora Sunrise stone, this pendant showcases a captivating blend of vibrant copper-red and golden hues contrasted with rich turquoise-blue tones.

Carefully wrapped in wire to highlight the stone’s natural beauty, each pendant has its own distinctive patterns and color variations, making it a unique piece of wearable art. Inspired by the dramatic landscapes and warm colors of the American Southwest, this eye-catching pendant adds a bold yet earthy touch to any outfit.

Please note: Natural stones vary in color, pattern, and matrix, so your pendant may differ slightly from the photographs.

Sonora Sunrise (also known as Sonora Sunset) is a trade name for chrysocolla with cuprite, a striking mineral formation from the Milpillas Mine in Sonora, Mexico. Vibrant blue-green chrysocolla contrasts beautifully with cuprite’s rich reddish-brown to deep copper-red tones. Chrysocolla is a copper-bearing mineral prized for its brilliant turquoise, teal, and blue-green colors, while cuprite is a copper oxide mineral known for its deep red hues and occasional brilliant crystal formations. When cut in a specific orientation, the contrasting colors create the appearance of a lush green landscape beneath a brilliant red sky.