Zircon: A gemstone as old as the Earth
Did you know that zircon is the oldest known mineral found on Earth? Scientists have discovered zircon crystals dating back an astonishing 4.4 billion years, formed when our planet was still a bouncing bonny baby! … Just imagine that. Long before dinosaurs, before the continents as we know them, and before life itself, zircon crystals were already forming deep within our planet. And today, we have the extraordinary privilege of wearing this ancient mineral as a beautiful gemstone.
I saw these Natural brown Zircon certified gems on separate auction listings and, as they were all a matching 6mm diameter, I had a big feeling that they would look incredible together.
When I saw them side by side, I knew I wanted all three!
To me, they don’t work particularly well in a ring design, as the lighter zircon would get lost across the width of the finger, but as a pendant, the colour graduation works so well.
I love how they sit in a vertical line, but I’m also drawn towards setting them in an irregular pendant style with a scattering of cognac diamonds in the mix for even more sparkle.
If you’re interested in working with me on a design using these little pieces of the Earth’s history - please let me know!
