Radiating Scolecite Pendant – Sterling Silver | Ben Davis

This one-of-a-kind pendant showcases the quiet beauty of Scolecite, a mineral known for its delicate radiating crystal structure. Soft peach, ivory, and pale blush tones spread across the stone in sweeping crystal sprays, formed by countless needle-like fibers that have grown outward over time. When polished into a cabochon, these natural crystal patterns create a luminous, silky texture that seems to glow with subtle movement in the light.

Scolecite forms within gas cavities in volcanic rock, and this material comes from the famous Deccan Traps in India, one of the largest volcanic provinces on Earth. Over 60 million years ago, vast lava flows cooled into basalt, trapping pockets of mineral-rich fluids. Within those cavities, zeolite minerals slowly crystallized, producing the radiating crystal sprays that give scolecite its distinctive appearance.

Ben Davis selected and cut this cabochon to highlight the dramatic, fan-like crystal structure across its surface. The custom sterling silver setting was then crafted to frame the mineral naturally, allowing the stone’s organic geometry and soft color palette to remain the focal point.

The result is a piece that balances geological wonder with artisan craftsmanship, a small sculpture shaped first by ancient volcanoes! (I love the volcanic ones!)

Details

• Stone: Scolecite

• Origin: Deccan Traps, India

• Metal: Solid 925 Sterling Silver

• Artist: Cabochon cut and pendant created by Ben Davis

• Mineral Group: Zeolite

• Formation: Radiating needle-like crystals formed inside volcanic gas cavities within basalt

Your pendant will arrive in a Ben Davis Designs suede jewelry pouch with a polishing cloth