{"product_id":"australian-zebra-rock-pandant-701","title":"Zebra Rock Pendant – Sterling Silver, 47×22mm, Dark Brown Striped","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.rotr-faq { border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 14px 4px; margin: 0; } .rotr-faq:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; } .rotr-faq \u003e summary { cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 4px 0; outline: none; } .rotr-faq \u003e summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; } .rotr-faq \u003e summary::after { content: \"+\"; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1; margin-left: 12px; transition: transform 0.2s ease; } .rotr-faq[open] \u003e summary::after { content: \"−\"; } .rotr-faq-answer { margin: 10px 0 0 0; }\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a slice of 600-million-year-old Western Australia, shaped and polished into a pendant. Zebra Rock is mined in exactly one place on Earth — the East Kimberley near Kununurra — and the banding in this stone runs in a tight, natural striped rhythm of dark brown against lighter brown, a pattern laid down in Precambrian siltstone long before any animal walked the continent. At 47×22mm it wears as a bold statement piece with real geological presence. The sterling silver bail sits cleanly at the top of the stone, keeping the focus on the rock itself — as it should be. The polished surface has the soft satin quality Zebra Rock is known for: not glassy, not rough, just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Zebra Rock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZebra Rock is a banded sedimentary stone found only in one region of the world — the East Kimberley in far-northern Western Australia, near Lake Argyle and Kununurra. It formed roughly 600 million years ago in the Ranford Formation, and its distinctive look comes from natural rhythmic bands of iron-oxide-rich reddish-brown alternating with paler cream and white argillaceous siltstone. Each piece is a slice of Precambrian Australia. The stone polishes to a soft satin finish and the bands run in directions unique to that piece — no two stones share the same pattern. It's not crystalline like opal; it's the geological record itself, made wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zebra Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47×22mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striped (natural banding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDominant Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural — untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver bail (top loop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not included — pendant only; buyer supplies cord or chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Kimberley, Western Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-of-a-kind — 1 piece available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for Your Zebra Rock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZebra Rock is a sedimentary stone and benefits from gentle care. Keep it away from harsh chemicals and abrasive surfaces; wipe clean with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-selected by Joseph Bernecki, sourced direct from the Australian opal fields and set in his Sydney workshop. Meet him any weekend at The Rocks Market, stall under the bridge, Sydney. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-rocks-on-the-rocks\"\u003eRead Joseph's story →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rotr-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes this pendant come with a chain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rotr-faq-answer\"\u003eNo — the pendant is sold as the stone with its sterling silver bail. You supply your own cord, leather thong, or chain. The bail opening is standard size and will fit most chains sold at jewellery and bead suppliers. If you'd like a chain recommendation, get in touch.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rotr-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs Zebra Rock rare?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rotr-faq-answer\"\u003eYes — it's found in only one region on Earth. The East Kimberley deposits are limited, and finished pieces of good quality with clean banding are not abundant. This particular stone's tight, even striping makes it a strong example of the material.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rotr-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the stone treated or dyed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rotr-faq-answer\"\u003eNo. The banding is entirely natural — the colour comes from iron oxide minerals laid down in the original sediment 600 million years ago. The stone has been cut, shaped, and polished, nothing more.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"rotr-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCertification, shipping, returns?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rotr-faq-answer\"\u003eEvery piece is backed by Joseph's personal guarantee, ships fully insured within Australia, and can be returned within 14 days. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/buying-an-opal\"\u003eBuying an Opal\u003c\/a\u003e for the full breakdown.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Rocks On The Rocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47168459669687,"sku":"701","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0051\/9176\/1987\/files\/ZrRPd28.1_6f95bfcf-a66d-4f65-9e3d-eb57c7ae57f9.jpg?v=1773474596","url":"https:\/\/www.rocksontherocks.com\/products\/australian-zebra-rock-pandant-701","provider":"Rocks On The Rocks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}