The Iris Necklace | Gold

My mother has always grown irises in my parents’ garden. The way they bloom fascinates me - it’s as if they’re in the midst of a twirl, hiding a secretive pop of yellow within frilled, purple petals. Each year they return without fail, unfolding proudly in the sun.

The ametrine in this necklace is a natural gemstone that transforms from purple amethyst to honey-hued citrine. It’s a phenomenon that is rare to find in this cut and colour gradient, and I’m so excited to have it in my collection as both a designer and jewelry collector. May this beautiful pendant remind you of the incredible gifts that nature provides us, from the simple joys of a blossoming flower to a rare and very special gemstone. 

• 14K gold vermeil pendant featuring a faceted octagonal ametrine.

• Gold-filled chain and lobster clasp. Multiple length options available above. Need help choosing a length? Check out the sizing guide on our FAQ page.

Natural ametrine with consistent purple to yellow ombré is incredibly rare and comes from a single mine in Bolivia. It is a synthesis of higher and lower realms, conducting the energies of calming, intuitive amethyst and abundant, clear-minded citrine. A beautiful gemstone thinking cap for indecisive humans.

Gold vermeil is an overlay of gold over a base of sterling silver. The gold colour will age gracefully as the piece lightens to a 10K gold or warm silver colour. The rate of aging depends on care, climate and individual body chemistry, and may vary greatly on a case by case basis. As rings are worn on the hand, and are exposed to more frequent rubbing, they will often age more quickly than necklaces or earrings.

To extend the gold colour of your vermeil pieces, remove when washing hands, showering, applying lotions or perfumes, using cleansers, or working out. Store your jewelry in a dry place, preferably in individual air-tight bags. Do not use chemical jewelry cleansers or polishing cloths on gold vermeil jewelry.

Gold-filled jewelry is made by pressure bonding multiple layers of solid gold over a core of high quality jeweller’s brass, resulting in a long-lasting, gold-coloured product. The gold in gold-filled jewelry is not mixed or blended with the base metal. As a result, those with brass allergies can typically wear gold-filled jewelry without issue. In theory, gold-filled items can retain their gold colour for decades.