German Red Flint Pendant - Handmade

Handmade red flint pendant, the rough stone was collected by hand on a small field near Hamburg, Germany.

Flint
Flint is a variation of quartz(chert) that is commonly found on many places and that played an important role in our history as flint was commonly used to light fires and it was used to create a variety of tools during the Stone Age.
The colour can range from black and grey to brown, orange or even red. These colours come from included iron or other minerals.
Due to its beautiful structures and colours, flint has been used to create jewelry since the ancient times.