Isle of Skye Marble Pendant | Scottish Gift | 18mm Oval Stones | Sterling Silver

Currently the largest pendant in our Isle of Skye range: an 18mm × 13mm oval of white and grey marble, set in a single .925 sterling silver frame with a free 18" chain. It's a bold, natural statement without being flashy.

Heat, Granite and Marble

This stone was limestone until around 54 million years ago, when a granite intrusion at Beinn an Dubhaich heated the rock around it to an estimated 650°C or more. That is hotter than the melting point of lead. Recrystallisation turned the rock into marble, leaving the misty white and grey mottling you can see here. The original limestone is roughly 500 million years old and comes from Torrin, on Skye's southern coast.

Pendant Details

• Stone: Isle of Skye marble, Torrin, Scotland
• Colours: white and grey blend, or grey mottled
• Size: 18mm × 13mm oval including silver (excluding bail)
• Setting: double bezel .925 sterling silver with a solid silver back
• Chain: free 18" sterling silver chain
• Care: a soft stone (about 3–4 on the Mohs scale), so avoid knocks and acidic substances

Perfect For

• Birthdays: A thoughtful gift for those with Scottish heritage
• Anniversaries: A Sottish alternative to Jade - the 35th wedding anniversary
• Statement wear: big enough to be the focal point of a plain neckline
• Dressing up or down: neutral white and grey suits both smart and casual outfits

Why Buy from Hepburn & Hughes

• Isle of Skye information card
• Eco jewellery box, plastic-free packaging and a polishing cloth included
• Fast UK shipping, no quibble 30-day returns, and gift wrapping available with your own handwritten message

Along with the full Isle of Skye collection we also have a range of Lewisian Gneiss jewellery, which comes from the northerly Isle of Lewis. 

Stone: Marble
Origin: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Colour: White, grey and black
Length: 18mm including silver (excluding bail)
Width: 13mm
Chain: Free sterling silver 18" chain provided

Skye Marble is predominantly white, grey and black, with some green and yellow tones, and occasional hints of gold, blue and orange making fascinating markings and striations.

Marble from the Isle of Skye is a rare and beautiful type of metamorphic rock. It is primarily composed of limestone that has undergone metamorphism, often incorporating striking veins of white, green or blue hues due to mineral impurities such as serpentine. This gives it a distinctive appearance similar to Italian marble.

It has a number of uses, including as a decorative building material in churches and historic buildings, and in jewellery. It was used to build Armadale Castle in Skye and Iona Abbey, on the nearby island of Iona.

Isle of Skye Marble is not widely quarried today, but some small-scale extraction has taken place over the centuries.

• An eco jewellery box
• Sterling silver polishing cloth
• Care information
• Plastic-free packaging
• Certificate of authenticity/information card
• Free 18" sterling silver chain with every pendant purchased (Harmony balls come with a 30" chain)

In order to protect your Hepburn & Hughes jewellery and ensure that it always looks as good as new, we advise you to follow these steps.

• Use the cleaning cloth provided to clean and polish your silver. This lint-free cloth is chemically treated to improve the silver's lustre and shine and can be used for light, regular cleanings to remove tarnishing. 
• Avoid contact with perfume, skin creams, hairspray and chlorine.

• Gift wrapping for all jewellery items £4.99.
• Includes: Hepburn & Hughes gift bag
• Greeting card
• Handwritten message of your choice

Select 'Gift wrap this item' and complete your message.

Please note that the cost of gift wrapping is non-refundable.

UK orders

All orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days.

Royal Mail Tracked48: £2.99 for orders under £70, free for orders over £70.

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International Orders

All orders are sent fully tracked within 1-2 business days.

Delivery schedules are based on Royal Mail guidance and are not guaranteed.

Please note: We do not collect local taxes and import duty on overseas orders – customs charges may be charged to the recipient.

*For more information please visit our shipping policy.

Returns

Returns are accepted for 30 days from purchase date. Please visit our refund page for more information.