Monzo Brooch: oxidized sterling silver, hand raised and forged, hollow pods that are fold formed, 18 + 22k gold. Natural surface black jade has pebbly matte black surface set in 22k gold with 18k prong. Natural ruby ‘record keeper’ crystal is set in 22k gold. Faceted diamond set in 18k gold. Double pin stem. 1.5” wide x 1.5 high

The record-keepers are typically formed when mineral-rich solution flowed over protrusions on the surface of the crystal point. They are normally found on only a few of the crystal faces (not all) and they show the direction of the fluid flow as the geologic event that formed them was occurring. Although most commonly found in minerals of the Quartz group (i.e. Clear Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst, Citrine, etc.), record-keepers are also sometimes present in the Corundum group (i.e. Ruby and Sapphire stones).