Pink Cat's-Eye Heart Pendant — Gold Plated Sterling Silver

A small pink cat's-eye heart pendant, 20mm, set on a gold plated sterling silver chain, the pink stone showing a soft band of light that shifts as it catches the light.

Is this piece natural quartz, the same material as a cat's-eye sphere? Worth being straightforward about, since the honest answer is probably not. Natural cat's-eye quartz occurs in white, grey, green, yellow, and brown tones, but not typically pink, and small heart shaped "cat's eye" pendants at this price point are, in the wider jewellery trade, overwhelmingly made from fiber optic glass, a genuinely man made material built from bundled glass fibers fused and cut to produce the same moving light band as natural chatoyant stones. It is a real optical effect and an attractive one, simply achieved through glass rather than mineral inclusions. Because we cannot confirm the exact material behind this specific piece from the information available, we are describing its likely composition honestly rather than calling it a natural crystal.

A closer look

Whether glass or genuine chatoyant quartz, the visual effect works the same way, a band of light reflecting off finely aligned internal fibers as the piece turns, cut in a smooth dome to show the effect clearly.

• Material: Pink cat's-eye, likely fiber optic glass
• Chain: Gold plated sterling silver
• Pendant size: 20mm
• Chain lengths: 16, 18, or 20 inches

Wearing your pendant

Glass and gold plating both benefit from gentle handling rather than daily rough wear, so it is worth taking this piece off before swimming, showering, or sleeping. A soft, dry cloth is the safest way to keep both the stone and the plating looking their best.

Please note: this listing describes the likely material honestly based on typical trade composition. Keep small pieces away from young children.