{"title":"The Little 3 Ember Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorn Beneath the Earth. Defined by Fire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLittle 3 Ember Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates the remarkable spessartine garnets unearthed from the historic Little 3 Mine in Ramona, California. Recognized for their captivating orange and fiery amber hues, each specimen reflects the extraordinary geological character found within the mine.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom brilliant individual crystals to intricate formations resting naturally upon clevelandite and matrix, no two pieces are alike. Each is individually selected and named to honor its unique formation, provenance, and story of discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a collection of minerals, the Ember Collection preserves pieces of \u003cstrong\u003eLittle 3 history\u003c\/strong\u003e—formed by nature, discovered at the source, and offered to collectors who value beauty with a genuine sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare by nature. Distinctly Little 3.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"spessartine-on-clevelandite","title":"The Ember - Spessartine Garnet on Clevelandite","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the Little 3 Ember Collection, Ember No. 01 is a striking natural composition of vibrant spessartine garnets set against a contrasting clevelandite matrix. Unearthed during Little 3's April 2024 pocket discovery, the specimen captures the remarkable color and crystal formation that define spessartine from the historic mine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003espessartine garnet on clevelandite specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e discovered at the historic Little 3 Mine. Vibrant spessartine garnets emerge naturally against the contrasting clevelandite matrix, creating a distinctive display of color, texture, and crystal formation.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a beautiful specimen, this piece captures a moment in the continuing story of the Little 3 Mine—preserved exactly as nature formed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little 3 Mine — April 2024 Pocket Find\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spessartine Garnet on Clevelandite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.85 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 × 26 × 10 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA vibrant piece of a documented Little 3 discovery, collected directly from the source.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little 3 Mining Company ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50299866546468,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/3047\/5300\/files\/71B75B12-067A-4740-A4D5-155BDF078548.png?v=1786393967"},{"product_id":"spessartines-on-clevelandite","title":"The Mica Ember - Spessartine Garnet on Clevelandite \u0026 Mica","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot qMYqUG_convSearchResultTextHighlightSafari\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"safari-katex-mathml markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpessartine Garnet on Clevelandite \u0026amp; Mica | The Little 3 Ember Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eThe Little 3 Ember Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Mica Ember\u003c\/em\u003e is an intricate natural specimen featuring vibrant spessartine garnets resting among beautiful clevelandite and shimmering mica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnearthed during the Little 3 Mine’s \u003cstrong\u003eApril 2024 pocket find\u003c\/strong\u003e, this specimen brings together three contrasting mineral elements in a remarkably compact formation. The fiery character of the spessartine is complemented by the pale, sculptural clevelandite and natural luster of the mica, creating a piece with exceptional texture and visual depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 1.56 grams, \u003cem\u003eThe Mica Ember\u003c\/em\u003e is a delicate yet distinctive representation of the mineral diversity found within the historic Little 3 Mine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Little 3 Ember Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little 3 Mine — April 2024 Pocket Find\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spessartine Garnet, Clevelandite \u0026amp; Mica\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.56 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 × 15 × 9 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFire, stone, and luster—naturally composed beneath the earth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little 3 Mining Company ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50300024946980,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/3047\/5300\/files\/01036765-8135-486D-8FAF-989A08493A22.png?v=1737415794"},{"product_id":"14kt-spessartine-earrings","title":"The Ember Studs - 14K Gold Spessartine Garnet Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14K Gold Spessartine Garnet Earrings | The Little 3 Ember Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eThe Little 3 Ember Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Ember Studs\u003c\/em\u003e transform Little 3 spessartine into an understated piece of fine jewelry, pairing the gemstone’s signature fiery color with the timeless elegance of 14K gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach earring features a vibrant \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 mm spessartine garnet sourced from the historic Little 3 Mine in Ramona, California\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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