"FLINT DOLL" – BOTERO-STYLE FAIRY STONE | HANDCRAFTED 18K GOLD-PLATED BRACELET & PENDANT
A true piece of natural geo-art that plays with pareidolia and holds deep significance. This exclusive creation by LAZZERINI-GEOJOIAS features a rare mineral specimen—typical of the region encompassed by the "Corumbataí Geopark Project"—showcased in an original design featuring an Italian "snake chain" (rabo de rato) and a handcrafted wire-wrapped pendant (both 18k gold-plated). The centerpiece is a natural "Flint Doll" crystal (47.8 ct), a sculptural form reminiscent of a "Botero" artwork.
This specimen was hand-collected at the source from tailings at the Assistência Quarry in Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil.
WHY THIS GEO-JEWEL IS SPECIAL
• Natural geological sculpture: flint nodules can grow and merge to form lobed, abstract, or figure-like shapes.
• Absolute exclusivity: shape, texture, color, and internal pattern are unique and non-replicable.
• Geological heritage: formation linked to the Permian deposits of the Paraná Basin.
• Brazilian artisanal design: original setting that preserves the stone's "in natura" appearance.
• Authenticity: comes with a LAZZERINI-GEOJOIAS certificate and geological inventory.
ORIGIN & THE SCIENCE OF BEAUTY
The "Flint Doll" is a siliceous concretion formed by the union—or coalescence—of two or more nodules during silicification and diagenesis. It is neither an individual crystal nor a body fossil, but rather a sedimentary structure that can incorporate spores, organic matter, and microstructures from its formation environment.
Flint (also known as chert, or "flint" specifically for darker varieties) is composed primarily of silicon dioxide in the form of microcrystalline and cryptocrystalline quartz and chalcedony. It is characterized by fine grain, high durability, and conchoidal fracture. Its colors range from cream, gray, and brown to chocolate and black, potentially revealing a waxy to vitreous luster when polished.
In the Irati Formation, these "Flint Dolls" (nodular cherts) appear in association with black shales, limestones, and dolomites. They are irregularly shaped coalesced nodules found within carbonate layers and shales. Their formation may involve syngenetic, metasomatic, and diagenetic processes, as well as the dissolution of siliceous sponge spicules and the transformation of clay minerals. Each specimen acts as a capsule of Permian geological history.
HISTORY, SYMBOLISM & TRADITIONS
Since prehistoric times, flint has been used for tools, ornaments, amulets, and collectibles. In these Flint Dolls, the ornamental value arises from a sculptural form created without human intervention, uniting geology and imagination.
According to cultural and energetic traditions, flint symbolizes protection, stability, courage, perseverance, ancestry, and grounding. It is associated with the Root chakra, the Taurus zodiac sign, and the Earth element. These references are symbolic and do not replace medical or therapeutic advice.
PIECE DETAILS
• Item: bracelet with handcrafted pendant
• Stone: Flint Doll – pointed shape
• Origin: Assistência Quarry, Rio Claro – São Paulo – Brazil
• Metal/finish: 18k gold plating
• Weight: approximately 47.8 ct
• Pendant: approximately 1.8 cm
• Bracelet: approximately 9.4 cm
• Contents: bracelet, pendant, and certificate
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Avoid impacts, abrasives, perfumes, creams, prolonged exposure to moisture, and chemicals. Clean with a soft cloth and store separately.
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