Purple Charoite Hexagonal Point Pendant

This item is a small, hand-held pendant featuring a polished purple charoite stone carved into a hexagonal point or 'obelisk' shape. The stone measures approximately 2.5 to 3 centimeters in length and exhibits a vibrant, mottled purple color palette ranging from deep lavender to violet, interspersed with characteristic black, dendritic inclusions of aegirine or black tourmaline. The stone shows a distinct silky, chatoyant luster, which is a hallmark of authentic charoite originating from the Chary River area in Siberia. It is set into a silver-toned decorative metal cap, likely silver-plated or base metal given the lack of visible hallmarks, featuring openwork floral or scroll motifs. The condition appears fair to good with some minor surface scuffing on the flat facets of the point. The mounting is a standard commercial bail design commonly found in New Age or holistic crystal jewelry from the late 20th to early 21st century. The craftsmanship is mass-produced rather than high-end custom jewelry, but the natural variations within the charoite make the piece unique.