Sugilite was first noted in 1944 by Japanese petrologist Ken-Ichi Sugi. He found sugilite on the Iwagi islet in the south west of Japan so the naming of the mineral was to honor him. Sugilite was also found in the Wessels Mine in South Africa in 1979, the known reserves from this mine are spent. The mineral has also been noted in India, Italy, Australia and Canada.
A drool-worthy pendant by Jolene Eustace is composed from carved sugilite and Nevada turquoise, which is a general term for high-quality turquoise sourced from different mines around the state of Nevada. Reticulated sterling silver and 18K gold ball embellishments add an additional richness to this approximately 2 5/8" long and 1 1/8" wide pendant. Signed by the artist.
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