An amazing pendant made of 925 Sterling Silver features 3.03cts of gorgeous Color Change Fluorite from China and 1.19cts of classy Black Spinel from Thailand.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 2.69g
Number of Gemstones: 29
Shape: Oval and Round
Total Carat Weight: 4.22cts
Birthstone Month:
Fluorite is associated with the birthstone month of February.
History & Lore:
The name Fluorite is derived from the Latin 'fleure' meaning “to flow”, and refers to its use as a flux in smelting, and it is relatively easy to melt. Fluorite is in fact colorless, with the various colors resulting from tiny amounts of other elements substituting the Calcium in its crystal structure. Fluorite was originally referred to as fluorospar by miners, and is still sometimes referenced using this name today.
Fluorite is used
industrially as a flux in the smelting of metallic ores such as steel, and in
the manufacture of certain glasses, enamels and porcelains. It is also used as a source of Fluorine for
hydrofluoric acid and fluorinated water. The element Fluorine, gets its name
from Fluorite, which is Fluorines only common mineral. The term fluorescent is
actually derived from the word Fluorite. The
household fluorescent tube owes the “fluorescent” part of its name to this
gemstone. Many pieces of Fluorite fluoresce when placed under ultraviolet light.
Fluorite is the state
mineral of Illinois.
Fluorite is believed
to not only balance and focus positive energies, but to absorb, alter, and
release negative energies. It has long been believed to enhance intuition,
creativity, concentration, and the wearer's sense of order. In addition to
this, Fluorite is an aid to promoting healing, and can give protection against
numerous types of diseases.
The color of Fluorite
is extremely variable, ranging through blue, green, yellow, colorless, brown,
pink, black, and purple. Purple is by far the most famous and popular color.
Intermediate pastels between the previously mentioned colors are also possible.
Most specimens
of Fluorite will display a single color, however, it is possible for a
specimen to display up to four or five different color zones or patterns. It is
this banded Fluorite that is most often seen in the gemstone market. In
addition to this, some specimens of Fluorite will have fluorescent qualities
from rare elements, un-bonded Fluorine, or organic matter within the crystal.
All of these factors will leave no doubt as to why Fluorite has earned the
reputation as “The Most Colorful Mineral in the World.” The variable colorations and large sizes have
captivated jewelry designers and carvers the world over.
Black Spinel
Birthstone Month:
Black Spinel is not associated with any particular birthstone month.
History & Lore:
It is not known for certain how the name Spinel
originated but it is believed to have derived
from the Latin word “spina” meaning “thorn” and refers to its crystals because
they are often shaped like the thorns of a rose bush.
Spinels are associated with love and help the wearer to put their ego aside and
become devoted to another person. Spinel encourages passion and is said to
increase the duration of one's life. It is said to be a protective stone and
helps re-establish relationships and resolve issues. It is also believed to
relieve sadness.
Spinel
is relatively unheard of to the common consumer and has not been marketed by
any major gem companies. Black Spinel is only found in a few locations in the
world, and because of its rarity, if the demand were to rise, supply would not
be abundant enough to keep up with it.
Black Spinel is mined mainly in Thailand, where it is known as “Nin”. There are
also known deposits in Africa, Myanmar (Burma), and Sri Lanka.
When set with a quality piece of gold or silver jewelry Black Spinel looks
elegant because of the striking contrast. Black Spinel is the opaque jet-black
variety of the Spinel family and it lacks the metallic luster of other popular
black gemstones.