When Mount St. Helens erupted with volcanic fury on May 18, 1980, it burned more 230 square miles of land in the Pacific Northwest. The eruption was so violent that the volcano now stands 1,300 feet shorter than it did previously. But what it yielded in the aftermath was even more surprising. From the heated volcanic rock dust emerged a...read more
When Mount St. Helens erupted with volcanic fury on May 18, 1980, it burned more 230 square miles of land in the Pacific Northwest. The eruption was so violent that the volcano now stands 1,300 feet shorter than it did previously. But what it yielded in the aftermath was even more surprising. From the heated volcanic rock dust emerged a brilliant creation, named “helenite” after the mountain from which it was born. At 15 carats, behold the largest helenite piece we’ve ever offered. Cut in an exquisite elongated fancy octagon shape, helenite flashes and flickers in radiant glory, echoing its dramatic origins. The perfect way to let her know she’s your greatest treasure.
