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  • May include: A polished, teardrop-shaped, silver-colored gemstone next to a U.S. dime coin. The gemstone has a smooth, reflective surface. The image includes the text "#3114".
  • May include: A polished, semi-circular gemstone with a mix of gray and silver tones. The stone is next to a U.S. dime for size comparison. The text "#3157" is below the gemstone.
  • May include: A fan-shaped polished gemstone cabochon featuring a marbled pattern of dark gray, black, and metallic silver inclusions. The stone is positioned next to a United States dime for scale, with the text #3160 visible above the stone.
  • May include: A polished, teardrop-shaped gemstone with a metallic gray luster. Next to it is a U.S. dime for size comparison. The image includes the text "#3166".
  • May include: A square-shaped polished gemstone with a metallic gold and grey mottled surface texture. The stone is positioned next to a United States dime for scale. The text #3170 is visible above the stone.
  • May include: A smooth, oval-shaped metallic gray stone cabochon featuring a distinct dark horizontal line across its surface. The item is displayed next to a United States dime for scale, with the text #3174 and $134 visible above the objects.
  • Native Silver from the Silver Sidewalk: Ontario's Geological Treasure #3192
  • May include: An oval-shaped, polished gemstone with a unique pattern of gray and white. A U.S. dime is next to the gemstone for size comparison. The text "#3198" and "$39" are in the upper left corner.
  • Native Silver from the Silver Sidewalk: Ontario's Geological Treasure #3199
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  • May include: A polished, teardrop-shaped, silver-colored gemstone next to a U.S. dime coin. The gemstone has a smooth, reflective surface. The image includes the text "#3114".
  • May include: A polished, semi-circular gemstone with a mix of gray and silver tones. The stone is next to a U.S. dime for size comparison. The text "#3157" is below the gemstone.
  • May include: A fan-shaped polished gemstone cabochon featuring a marbled pattern of dark gray, black, and metallic silver inclusions. The stone is positioned next to a United States dime for scale, with the text #3160 visible above the stone.
  • May include: A polished, teardrop-shaped gemstone with a metallic gray luster. Next to it is a U.S. dime for size comparison. The image includes the text "#3166".
  • May include: A square-shaped polished gemstone with a metallic gold and grey mottled surface texture. The stone is positioned next to a United States dime for scale. The text #3170 is visible above the stone.
  • May include: A smooth, oval-shaped metallic gray stone cabochon featuring a distinct dark horizontal line across its surface. The item is displayed next to a United States dime for scale, with the text #3174 and $134 visible above the objects.
  • Native Silver from the Silver Sidewalk: Ontario's Geological Treasure #3192
  • May include: An oval-shaped, polished gemstone with a unique pattern of gray and white. A U.S. dime is next to the gemstone for size comparison. The text "#3198" and "$39" are in the upper left corner.
  • Native Silver from the Silver Sidewalk: Ontario's Geological Treasure #3199
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Native Silver from the Silver Sidewalk: Ontario's Geological Treasure

BrightStarGemstones  
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𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞.

Native silver from the legendary "Silver Sidewalk" in Cobalt, Ontario, represents some of the most historically significant and visually striking material available for jewelry. Unlike standard sterling silver, this natural "native" form occurs as pure metallic veins embedded within a darker host rock, often a mix of cobalt and nickel. When cut into cabochons, these specimens reveal intricate, dendritic patterns and brilliant metallic ribbons that contrast sharply against the deep grey or black matrix, offering a raw, organic aesthetic that is unique to the Canadian Shield.

In high-end jewelry design, Cobalt silver is highly prized for its "mirror-like" luster and geological rarity. Because the Silver Sidewalk was a famous surface exposure of massive silver, stones sourced from this specific area carry immense provenance. Designers typically set these cabochons in minimalist sterling silver or white gold to highlight the natural metallic inclusions. Its durability and brilliant shine make it an exceptional choice for statement rings and pendants, providing a sophisticated alternative for those seeking a gemstone with a direct, tangible link to mining history.

Gemstone: Native Silver

Lapidary: Bright Star Gemstones

Cut: Cabochon

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Canada

Enhancement: (N) - 100% Natural

#3114: 15.2x25.5x6.5 mm - 48.9 carats
#3157: 12.5x23.7x4.2 mm - 18.0 carats
#3160: 20.7x25.9x5.1 mm - 32.4 carats
#3166: 14.4x24.6x5.6 mm - 40.2 carats
#3170: 19.3x23.3x4.8 mm - 47.6 carats
#3174: 15.5x30.1x5.8 mm - 66.8 carats
#3192: 8.9x24.5x3.7 mm - 14.1 carats
#3198: 12.7x16.6x6.2 mm - 19.3 carats
#3199: 19.0x19.8x6.4 mm - 66.4 carats

Bright Star Gemstones aims to provide one-of-a-kind gemstones cut from hard-to-find and interesting lapidary materials.

Shipping & Guarantee

We offer free USPS First-Class Mail shipping within the United States. All international orders are shipped using USPS International Air Mail.

All purchases are fully guaranteed. If you are not satisfied for any reason, please return the gemstone for a full refund. Bright Star Gemstones will even pay the cost of return shipping.

Conversion Chart

100 points = 1 carat
5 carats = 1 gram
28 grams = 1 ounce
16 ounces = 1 pound
25.4 mm = 1"

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“Perfect polished native silver cabochon that I am mounting as a thumbnail specimen from a classic Ontario locality. Fast shipping! AAA+++ Thanks for this addition to my collection!”

Donald

Jul 6, 2026

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Donald Jul 6, 2026

Perfect polished native silver cabochon that I am mounting as a thumbnail specimen from a classic Ontario locality. Fast shipping! AAA+++ Thanks for this addition to my collection!

Donald Jul 6, 2026

5 out of 5 stars 5 This item

Donald Jul 6, 2026

Gorgeous native silver cabochon from a classic locality that is perfect for a beautiful ring! Fast shipping! AAA+++ Thanks very much!

Donald Jul 6, 2026

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𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬. 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞.

Native silver from the legendary "Silver Sidewalk" in Cobalt, Ontario, represents some of the most historically significant and visually striking material available for jewelry. Unlike standard sterling silver, this natural "native" form occurs as pure metallic veins embedded within a darker host rock, often a mix of cobalt and nickel. When cut into cabochons, these specimens reveal intricate, dendritic patterns and brilliant metallic ribbons that contrast sharply against the deep grey or black matrix, offering a raw, organic aesthetic that is unique to the Canadian Shield.

In high-end jewelry design, Cobalt silver is highly prized for its "mirror-like" luster and geological rarity. Because the Silver Sidewalk was a famous surface exposure of massive silver, stones sourced from this specific area carry immense provenance. Designers typically set these cabochons in minimalist sterling silver or white gold to highlight the natural metallic inclusions. Its durability and brilliant shine make it an exceptional choice for statement rings and pendants, providing a sophisticated alternative for those seeking a gemstone with a direct, tangible link to mining history.

Gemstone: Native Silver

Lapidary: Bright Star Gemstones

Cut: Cabochon

Clarity: Opaque

Origin: Canada

Enhancement: (N) - 100% Natural

#3114: 15.2x25.5x6.5 mm - 48.9 carats
#3157: 12.5x23.7x4.2 mm - 18.0 carats
#3160: 20.7x25.9x5.1 mm - 32.4 carats
#3166: 14.4x24.6x5.6 mm - 40.2 carats
#3170: 19.3x23.3x4.8 mm - 47.6 carats
#3174: 15.5x30.1x5.8 mm - 66.8 carats
#3192: 8.9x24.5x3.7 mm - 14.1 carats
#3198: 12.7x16.6x6.2 mm - 19.3 carats
#3199: 19.0x19.8x6.4 mm - 66.4 carats

Bright Star Gemstones aims to provide one-of-a-kind gemstones cut from hard-to-find and interesting lapidary materials.

Shipping & Guarantee

We offer free USPS First-Class Mail shipping within the United States. All international orders are shipped using USPS International Air Mail.

All purchases are fully guaranteed. If you are not satisfied for any reason, please return the gemstone for a full refund. Bright Star Gemstones will even pay the cost of return shipping.

Conversion Chart

100 points = 1 carat
5 carats = 1 gram
28 grams = 1 ounce
16 ounces = 1 pound
25.4 mm = 1"

Delivery details and policies

  • Get it by
    Nov 10-14
  • Returns and exchanges
    Accepted within 14 days.
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    Crested Butte, CO
  • Cost to ship
    FREE to United States, 43215

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