Howlite Mushroom Pendant 3/4"

The Howlite Mushroom Pendant is a small carved mushroom charm cut from natural howlite, a soft white stone known for its fine grey veining. This piece keeps howlite's natural white-and-grey coloring rather than the dyed blue "turquoise-look" howlite sold elsewhere, and it's carved to about 3/4 inch (roughly 19mm) with a drilled hole or bail for stringing. As a natural stone, the exact veining pattern varies from piece to piece.

Quick facts

About

Howlite is soft and porous compared to most crystal jewelry, which is exactly what makes it easy to carve into fine detail like this little mushroom shape. Its natural color is white to pale grey with web-like veining, quite different from the vivid blue "turquoise-look" howlite you may have seen, which gets that color from dye. Explore more carved charms in pendants, see pairing ideas in jewelry, or browse other pieces of this stone in our howlite collection.

How to wear it

This pendant is sold on its own, without a chain or cord included, so it's ready to add to a cord or chain you choose. Its light weight and small 3/4-inch size make it comfortable for everyday wear or layering with other charms. Because howlite is soft, choose a setting that avoids constant rubbing against harder jewelry pieces.

Care

Important: howlite is soft and porous, so it should never be soaked in water. It readily absorbs liquid, oils, perfume, and dye, which can dull or discolor the stone. Wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth only, and keep it away from lotions, perfumes, and prolonged water exposure. This is a decorative item, not a health product or medical device.

Frequently asked questions

Can I soak or wash this pendant in water?
No. Howlite is soft and porous and absorbs liquid readily, which can dull the surface or cause discoloration. Wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth only.

Is this the blue turquoise-look howlite?
No. This pendant is natural white and grey howlite. The bright blue "turquoise" howlite commonly sold is dyed, and color from dyed pieces can transfer onto skin or clothing.

Does this pendant come with a chain or cord?
No, the pendant is sold on its own. It is drilled or bailed and ready for you to add your own cord or chain.

Is howlite a durable everyday stone?
It's on the softer side at Mohs 3-3.5, so it can scratch more easily than harder crystals. Gentle handling and dry storage away from other jewelry will keep it looking its best.

Will the veining pattern match exactly what's described?
Howlite is a natural stone, so the grey veining pattern is unique to each pendant and will vary piece to piece.

Does wearing howlite provide health or healing benefits?
This is a decorative mineral pendant, not a health product or medical device. Some people traditionally associate howlite with calm, but no health claim is made or implied.