A wonderful ring, made of 925 Sterling Silver featuring 4.07cts of adorable Black Star Diopside from India.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 2.31g
Number of Gemstones: 1
Shape: Round
Total Carat Weight: 4.07cts
Birthstone Month:
Diopside is associated with the birthstone month of March.
History & Lore:
Diopside derives from the Greek word 'di' meaning two, and 'opsis', meaning vision. Another name that has appeared over the years for Black Star Diopside is the Black Star of India.
Traditionally, Black Star Diopside is believed to help heal trauma, partly by bringing cleansing to tears. Because of this, it has sometimes been referenced to as the crying stone. It can help alleviate aggression and stubbornness and is said to be related to love, commitment, and the inner heart. It is also said to bring creativity to the wearer.
Physically Black Star Diopside is believed to heal the heart, lungs, and the circulatory system. It is also believed to aid with psychological disorders and weaknesses.
Black Star Diopside is not commonly found on the gemstone market today.
Black Star Diopside exhibits a star like phenomenon known as Asterism. These stones contain inclusions in the form of needles that align to produce the white 4-rayed star. It is unique in this sense because it is the only gemstone to exhibit a 4-rayed star. Sometimes needle-like surface crystalline inclusions are visible, particularly when viewed from below.