Labradorite Pendant Varvara

Handmade silver pendant with labradorite

There are stones you wear, and there are stones that share something with you. Varvara is one of them. Anyone who sees her for the first time will inevitably look longer: an intense electric blue undulates in the rectangular labradorite, as if light burns somewhere deep within the stone itself. Turn it a few degrees and the image changes completely — dark, almost black areas give way to bright blue flashes that sweep across the surface.

Name with meaning Varvara is Slavic for "the stranger," but is popularly known as "protector." A name not given to her by chance — labradorite has traditionally been considered one of the most protective stones there is.

Craftsmanship in silver The stone is hand-set in 925 sterling silver, in a sleek rectangular frame that beautifully contrasts the wild, natural markings of the labradorite. The bail is exquisitely finished, so you can wear Varvara on any chain or cord of your choice.

How to keep Varvara beautiful

• Clean only with a soft, damp cloth — no soap or chemicals
• Remove when showering, exercising, and doing household chores
• Do not store in direct sunlight or extreme heat
• Store separately in a cloth, away from other jewelry
• Occasionally refresh silver with a polishing cloth

A stone to wear when you seek protection, or simply because the blue in Varvara just won't let you go.

Dimensions:

• Length including bail: 4.1cm
• Width: 2.3cm
• Inner size of bail: 0.7cm

SSP649

The spiritual effect of gemstones is based on traditional beliefs and is not scientifically proven or medically substantiated.