DESCRIPTION

This is a beautiful, petite cross pendant charm carved from genuine natural sodalite. Each piece features the rich, royal blue hues and characteristic white calcite veining that makes sodalite so visually striking. Measuring approximately 2 x 1 cm, these charms are finished with a simple gold-tone jump ring. As New Old Stock (NOS) from the 1980s, these have never been used and are in excellent vintage condition. 

• Era: 1980s

• Design: Carved Cross Charm

• Dimensions: Approximately 2 cm x 1 cm

• Materials: Genuine Sodalite, Gold-Tone Metal

• Note: This is a charm with a jump ring only; a bail (bale) will be required to attach it to most standard necklaces.

CONDITION NOTES

These charms are in excellent vintage condition. As New Old Stock, they show no wear or chips. Because these are natural stones, please expect slight variations in the blue depth and white marbling from piece to piece, ensuring your charm is a unique natural treasure.

STONE

• Gemstone: Genuine Sodalite (Natural & Untreated)

• Color: A deep, earthy denim blue with natural white and grey mottling.

• Luster: Polished to a smooth, matte-to-sub-vitreous sheen that highlights the stone's organic texture.

BACKGROUND / HISTORY / CULTURE

• Sodalite Symbolism: Often referred to as the "Poet's Stone," sodalite has been used in jewelry for centuries. It is traditionally associated with logic, intuition, and emotional balance. 

• The 1980s Natural Stone Trend: During the 1980s, there was a significant movement toward incorporating natural semi-precious stones into everyday "mix-and-match" jewelry. These small charms were designed to be versatile—easily added to charm bracelets, minimalist necklaces, or even modified into drop earrings.

• Versatility in Craft: These NOS pieces represent the high-quality components produced for the 1980s jewelry-making market, offering a durability and color depth that modern synthetic alternatives often lack.