Ceruleite is an exceptionally rare hydrated copper aluminum arsenate mineral, formed through the alteration of copper-rich deposits in arid environments. Its name comes from the Latin caeruleus, meaning “sky blue,” and the mineral was first described from Chile, which remains one of its best-known sources. Ceruleite has since been identified at only a limited number of localities worldwide. Its rarity becomes even more pronounced in jewelry, as ceruleite is typically found in small, delicate masses rather than material suitable for cutting, polishing, or shaping into beads. This makes a ceruleite necklace an unusual collector’s piece, valued for its complex mineral composition, scarce geological formation, and enchanting connection to the copper-rich earth from which it emerged. It features a stone seldom encountered in fine jewelry.

14K Yellow Gold Graduated Ceruleite Beaded Necklace
19.5"
4-6mm Graduated Genuine Ceruliete 89ct
6 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Rondelle Beads
14K Yellow Gold Lobster Clasp
Strung with Steel Wire
Hand Crafted in Los Angeles