Earth-born light. This bolo tie features a rare 7 Dwarfs Variscite from Nevada, a stone so full of character it looks painted by nature itself. Its surface is alive with movement: patches of minty green variscite, soft seafoam tones, and warm light-brown matrix, creating a tortoise-shell pattern that feels both organic and luminous.
The stone’s funky triangular shape rests on an almost circular sterling silver bezel plate (1" wide), bringing contrast and balance to the design. Around the edge, three hand-cut sunbeam lines radiate outward, one from each side of the triangle, symbolizing light emerging from the earth.
The bezel is serrated and the metalwork oxidized to emphasize texture, then polished to a bright, clean shine. Strung on a 4mm light brown leather cord with handmade sterling silver bolo tips, this piece carries the perfect balance of modern edge and natural grace.
Details:
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Rare 7 Dwarfs Variscite (Nevada, USA)
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Stone shape: irregular triangle with tortoise-shell matrix
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Bezel plate: approx. 1" circular sterling silver
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Serrated bezel with three sunbeam accents
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Oxidized and polished finish
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4mm light brown leather cord (46" long)
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Handmade sterling silver bolo tips
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Handmade in Durango, Colorado
About the Stone:
The 7 Dwarfs mine in central Nevada is one of the most sought-after sources of American variscite, known for its limited output and extraordinary patterns. The mine produces material with soft, gemmy greens and intricate brown webbing, often compared to fine turquoise but far rarer. Each piece is a collector’s stone, prized for its calm palette and painterly appearance.
Meaning:
Variscite is said to bring peace, patience, and heart-centered clarity. Its greens open the door to calm, while its earthy matrix reminds us to stay grounded in what’s real. The radiating sunbeam details echo that message, a reminder that light doesn’t need to be loud to be strong.
