{"product_id":"starmap-carico-lake-variscite-charm-keeper-necklace","title":"Starmap | Carico Lake Variscite Charm Keeper Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack ground. Mint-green clouds scattered across the surface like something seen from altitude. Like a map of somewhere you have always known but never been able to name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Carico Lake Variscite from Lander County, Nevada. One of the most collector-sought stones in the American Southwest. The mine produces limited quantities, and no two pieces of it look alike. This one is oval, approximately one inch, and the contrast between the deep black matrix and the vivid mint-green is as dramatic in person as it looks in the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is set in a smooth, high-polish sterling silver bezel and hangs from the charm keeper ring of the toggle clasp at center front. The necklace splits from there: faceted pale seafoam rondelles hand-knotted on teal silk on one side, sterling silver oval link chain on the other. Asymmetric by design. 18 inches total, plus the pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of a kind. One piece only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-fabricated 925 Sterling Silver, Carico Lake Variscite (Lander County, Nevada), faceted pale seafoam rondelle beads, hand-knotted teal silk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth high-polish bezel, oval cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carico Lake Variscite, approximately 1 inch, black matrix with vivid mint-green, oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver oval link chain, one side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceted pale seafoam rondelles, hand-knotted on teal silk, opposite side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver charm keeper toggle clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inches plus pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of a kind. One piece only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stone\u003cbr\u003eCarico Lake is a small mine in Lander County, Nevada. It produces variscite in quantities that make collectors pay attention. The material that comes out of it is unlike any other variscite source in the world: deep black matrix, vivid mint-green, dramatic contrast that looks almost painted but is entirely geological.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariscite is a phosphate mineral, rarer than turquoise and less well-known, which means the people who seek it out already know what they are looking at. It carries the symbolism of calm presence, patience, and grounded inner stillness. Not the loud kind of peace. The kind that has been earned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stone has been forming in the Nevada desert for millions of years. It did not hurry. Neither should you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver develops a natural patina with wear. This is character, not damage. Polish gently with a soft silver cloth to restore brightness, or leave it to deepen with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarico Lake Variscite\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural variscite is a phosphate mineral and moderately porous. Keep away from chemicals, perfume, lotions, and ultrasonic cleaners. Remove before swimming, bathing, or washing hands. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can affect the color over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Knotted Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e Silk is strong but not waterproof. Keep away from prolonged moisture including sweat, rain, and water. Do not submerge. If damp, lay flat and allow to air dry completely before storing. Store flat or loosely coiled, never bunched or compressed, to preserve the integrity of the knots and the drape of the beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e Each piece is one of a kind and handmade. Treat it accordingly. The more you wear it, the more it becomes yours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sun Salt Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54395288420651,"sku":"CAYE-NCK-003","price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8087\/6075\/files\/Facetune_16-07-2026-09-07-21.jpg?v=1785025240","url":"https:\/\/sunsaltsilver.com\/products\/starmap-carico-lake-variscite-charm-keeper-necklace","provider":"Sun Salt Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}