Basalt Sand Carved Golden Heart Focal Bead Necklace

Engraved/sand carved heart handmade from a tumbled beach pebble. This dark gray, almost black, basalt focal bead is hand crafted here in the US in Washington State. I sand carve the heart into a tumbled Mexican beach pebble. The carved part of the stone is then filled with a golden mica mixed with epoxy. This includes a solid sterling silver jump ring and is mounted on an 18" economy economy sterling silver plated cobra chain with lobster claw clasp.  Basalt is a mafic extrusive igneous rock formed from the rapid cooling of magnesium-rich and iron-rich lava exposed at or very near the surface of a terrestrial planet or a moon. More than 90% of all volcanic rock on Earth is basalt. Material: Basalt Shape: Oval Weight: 3.9 grams Height: 26.5 mm Width: 17.6 mm Thickness: 4.6 mm Raw Material Source: Mexico Metaphysical Properties Basalt is a dark, volcanic rock that is caused by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava. It brings stability, raises energy levels, and promotes courage. It op