Helenite Jewelry  

Mount St. Helens Glass Set in Sterling Silver

Helenite rates around 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, similar to window glass. This makes it suitable for earrings, pendants, and rings worn with moderate care. The material starts as ash and rock debris from the Mount St. Helens blast zone. Heating this volcanic matter to high temperatures causes it to melt and fuse into glass. The green variety remains most common, though blue helenite appears when certain trace elements are present during the heating process. Unlike mined gemstones, helenite carries a specific geographic and historical origin. The eruption that created the source material was one of the most significant volcanic events in US history. Jewelry made from this glass connects the wearer to that moment in Pacific Northwest geology. Our sterling silver settings protect the stone while letting its color show through. SilverRush Style has offered real stone jewelry since 2005. Every order ships free within the United States. Browse our current helenite selection to find a piece that fits your collection.