Lot #114: Kennedy Range Mookaite & White Topaz Necklace in Platinum over Sterling Silver

Kennedy Range mookaite is an exquisite gemstone with a unique swirl of raspberry and honey hues found in no other stone. This single-source gemstone formed millions of years ago when an ancient sea bed in Western Australia was transformed into jasper quartz rock. Kennedy Range mookaite owes its beauty to its lovely mixture of reds, purples, browns and yellows that swirl together within each unique piece. A variety of jasper, mookaite is composed of the fossilized skeletal remains of radiolaria, microscopic protozoa with an opaline silica shell that date back to the Paleozoic Era. The minerals and marine organisms that once lived in this ancient sea produce the varied coloration of mookaite jasper that we see today. Over the course of millennia, billions of their remains were deposited as sediment in shallow parts of the sea bed. The remains were then cemented into solid rock by silica-laden groundwater. In fact, the name mooka comes from an Aboriginal word meaning running water, referring to the numerous springs that nourish the Mooka Creek area where this gemstone can now be found. Mookaite jasper's unusual origins mean that it can only be found in one area on Earth, making it all the more rare and desirable among gemstone collectors. This completely natural gemstone is only mined in Western Australia from the Kennedy Ranges near Gascoyne Junction.White Topaz, sometimes known as Clear or Silver Topaz, is a crystal-clear white stone that has long been treasured for its brilliance. According to tradition, this stone enhances self-awareness and clarity of thought, enabling its wearers to see themselves and the world without any illusions. Connected to the crown chakra, White Topaz is considered a valuable tool for helping to clear the mind in times of stress. Feeling overwhelmed? Wear White Topaz to promote calmness and allow you to see your situation more clearly. It's also a wonderful stone to wear while meditating. Sit for a few minutes with this brilliant gem and feel the cobwebs get swept right out of your head! White Topaz is one of the birthstones for April and the zodiac signs Aries and Taurus.