“Golden Mermaid” Nugget Pendant

Mermaids are magical creatures of the sea, said to have the upper body of a human and the shimmering tail of a fish. According to ancient legends, they swim through hidden underwater kingdoms, guarding sunken treasures, and singing enchanting songs that echo across the waves. With their sparkling scales and mysterious powers, mermaids have captured the imagination of sailors and storytellers for thousands of years. Who knows what secrets might be hiding in the deepest parts of the ocean Our artists hunt through piles of natural gold nuggets looking for pieces that inspire. When just the right nugget is found, a sketch is drawn that is given to one of our jewelers who then hand make each piece of jewelry as an original sculpture that you can proudly wear and enjoy!  Each custom piece takes about 2 months to complete. This beautiful nugget pendant is made with an 18k yellow gold custom frame. We have used the natural shape of the nugget to incorporate it into the mermaids tail. The nice size makes it appropriate for a woman or a man to wear. The pendant is just over 2 inches tall and about 1/2 inch wide. The nugget weighs 2.3 grams and the total weight of the pendant is 16 grams. This pendant comes with a gold filled display chain at no charge (the chain shown in the photos does not come with the pendant). If you need a nice gold chain we have several to choose from, give us a call at 1-907-278-8414 for some ideas.

The pendant comes in a nice gift box. It shows up ready to give to someone special, even if that special someone is you.

Gold Nugget Information:

Formation of Gold Nuggets: Geological processes deep within the Earth’s crust form gold nuggets. Miners typically find gold nuggets in quartz veins or other mineral deposits. Over time, weathering and erosion can break these deposits apart, releasing gold particles and nuggets into rivers and streams. Each piece is one of a kind with no two being exactly alike. Where to Find Gold Nuggets: Regions with a history of gold mining, such as Alaska, California, Canada, and Australia, can produce gold nuggets. Wherever the effects of erosion took place. That would include rivers, streams, ancient dried up river channels and underground riverbeds. They call this type of gold placer gold. Equipment and Tools: From gold pans and suction dredges that act like an underwater vacuum cleaner, to heavy equipment loading dirt and gravel into large trommels and sluice boxes, people search for gold. Additionally, metal detectors are particularly useful for locating gold nuggets hidden underground. Identifying Gold Nuggets: Gold nuggets vary in size, shape, and purity. They can be small flakes or large, irregularly shaped pieces. Natural gold is bright yellow and heavy, so gold nuggets are usually much heavier than other similarly sized rocks. They may also have quartz or other minerals attached, as gold often forms in association with other minerals. In fact, natural Alaskan gold is typically 75% to 95% pure, or 18k to 22k. We have one of the largest selections of gold nugget pendants in Alaska. Look through our collection today and find one that speaks to you!