Hand-crafted here at Mini Museum, this necklace features a stunning neolithic bead, dating from 5,000 to 12,000 years old. The pale yellow stone used to make these beads is a variety of quartz commonly referred to as citrine or lemon quartz.

While modern citrine, which is often darker and more orange in color, is formed by heat-treating amethyst or smoky quartz, the rare, natural citrine beads of this necklace hail from Morocco. These particular beads come from a private Swiss collection with the original acquisition in the early 1970s.

Based on the country of origin and known citrine deposits in the region, the citrine used in these beads likely originated in the Atlas Mountains. As you might expect, the beads vary in color, texture, and shape, making each necklace absolutely unique.

As pictured above, the necklace comes with a handsome display/storage box and a small information card that also serves as the certificate of authenticity. All components of the necklace are sterling silver, including the 18" (45cm) box-style chain.

Sizing:

The beads measure roughly 1/2" in diameter (15mm).