• Classic earring closure
• Material used to set the stone into the jewel: Silver
• Location: Tabasco, Mexico
• Total weight of the pair 1.3g
• Dimensions: approx. 1.3 x 0.8 x 0.3 cm
• Silver purity: 925/1000 Ag
• DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Tabasco Geodes – The smallest geodes in the world Tabasco geodes, also known as Tabasco geodes or Illianites, are considered the smallest geodes in the world. These tiny geodes, usually between 0.5 and 2 cm in size, come from the region near the city of Tabasco in the Mexican state of Zacatecas. Formation and composition Tabasco geodes form in cavities within volcanic rocks, specifically in basaltic flows. Their outer layer is made of agate, while the inner cavity is often filled with small quartz crystals, known as druzy. The color of these geodes can vary, with common shades including red, grey, black, blue, or white. History and use In the 1970s, Tabasco geodes were very popular in jewelry making, often used as pendants or earrings. Over time, they became rare and almost disappeared from the market. In 2018, new deposits were discovered, leading to their return to the market. The extraction of these geodes is difficult, as they are firmly embedded in hard basaltic rock and must be extracted manually.