Malawi Agate Argentium Sterling Silver Pendant and Sterling Silver Chain

Two gorgeous Malawi Agate cabochons set this pendant apart.
Set in Argentium sterling silver and includes an 18” twisted rope Italian sterling chain.
The pendant hangs 2 1/2 inches from the top of the bail and is 1 1/8” wide at the widest point.

The southern area of Ngabu, along the Mozambique border, in the Shire Valley, contains volcanic basalt which is where Malawi Agate is found. The material was formed when chalcedony formed from aqueous solutions and filled in the volcanic cavities, which formed in the upper parts of the basalt lava piles.

There has been documentation of the agate fields dating back to the 1930s, but larger commercial mining doesn’t seem to have taken hold in the southern region of Malawi near the town of Ngabu until the later half of the 20th century.
Since that time there are now about 10 or so locations where Malawi agate can be found. The most popular location is the Alimajo location. It is very close to the original location, but the material in this location averages only one to two inches in size. This material is sold in the rough and is known for its strong, vibrant coloring and deep banding. Pretty much every color can be found in these small candy agates, which make them fun to cut for both the professional and hobbyist lapidarist.
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Argentium 93.5% sterling silver.
Hallmarked with a flying unicorn, the registered trademark for Argentium.
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Why Argentium Sterling Silver?
Purer:
Argentium sets new purity standards for silver. Argentium is always prurer than traditional sterling silver.
Natural Beauty:
Plating is prone to wear and tear and is commonly used on silver items to give the temporary illusion of purity. Argentium is the natural color of pure silver through and through.
Brighter:
Argentium silver is brighter than platinum, white gold and traditional sterling silver. It is the whitest of them all.
Longer lasting shine:
Argentium silver is low maintenance, easy to care for and simple to keep clean.
Responsible:
Argentium guarantees traceability of its raw silver. It is certified that Argentium is produced using only recycled silver.


ARGENTIUM® is a registered trademark of Argentium International Limited. As a licensed member of the Argentium Silver Guild I proudly stamp this product with the Flying Unicorn logo.