Golden Rutilated Quartz Pendants  

Natural Rutile Needle Inclusions in Sterling Silver

Rutilated quartz ranks 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for regular wear in pendant form. The golden needles inside each stone are rutile, a titanium dioxide mineral that forms in thin crystalline strands. Major deposits come from Brazil, Madagascar, and parts of Africa, where geological conditions allowed both minerals to form together. The density and arrangement of rutile inclusions vary from stone to stone. Some pendants hold sparse, widely spaced needles that catch light at specific angles. Others contain dense concentrations that create a golden glow throughout the quartz. This natural variation means the pendant you choose will differ from every other piece in the collection. SilverRush Style has sourced natural gemstones since 2005. Each golden rutilated quartz pendant ships in sterling silver, marked .925 to indicate 92.5% pure silver content. We photograph actual inventory, so the images represent real stones available for purchase.