Rutilated Quartz Pendant 16.5mm — Trapezoid Necklace

A medium sized faceted trapezoid rutilated quartz pendant, 16.5mm by 14mm and 3.4g, sitting comfortably between a subtle everyday piece and a true statement stone. The AAAA grade material shows the golden rutile needles clearly and cleanly, and the trapezoid facets give the pendant a modern geometric outline that works equally well with casual and dressed up outfits.

Can the same pendant genuinely move from a desk to an evening out? This size is built for exactly that. It has enough presence to stand alone against a plain neckline, yet stays light enough to layer comfortably under a collar or alongside thinner chains during the day. Rutilated quartz is traditionally associated with clarity, confidence, and forward movement, working through the solar plexus and crown chakras, qualities that suit both a work day and a night out equally well.

A closer look

The golden strands running through the stone are rutile, a titanium mineral trapped as fine needles while the quartz around it was still forming. Because the pattern was fixed entirely by geology, this pendant's internal arrangement exists nowhere else. The faceted cut is chosen specifically because flat planes reveal internal inclusions more clearly than a smooth cabochon, letting the rutile catch light from multiple directions as you move.

• Stone: Natural AAAA rutilated quartz, faceted trapezoid
• Size: 16.5mm high, 14mm wide
• Weight: 3.4g
• Chain: Gold vermeil or sterling silver, sold separately by choice
• Chakras: Solar plexus and crown
• Packaging: Jewellery gift box with a crystal information card

Wearing your rutilated quartz pendant

Wear it solo for a clean, confident look or layer it with finer chains for depth, since the size gives you room to do either well. Quartz itself is hard and largely worry free, though the chain should come off for swimming, sleeping, and anything involving heavy hand work. A soft cloth keeps the facets bright between wears. Hang it rather than storing it tangled with other necklaces, since the faceted edges can mark softer metals.

Please note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.