A wonderful pair of Earrings, made of 925 Sterling Silver feature 17.80cts of amazing, natural Moss Agate and 1.63cts of beautiful Peridot.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 1.51g
Number of Gemstones: 4
Shape: Oval and Round
Total Carat Weight: 20.43cts
Birthstone Month:
Agate is associated with the birthstone month of May.
History &Lore:
Agate is a variety of Chalcedony, which is a member of the Quartz family. Moss
Agate has often been called the Gardener's Stone, as it was thought to ensure a good crop when worn while planting. It is also said to align the Heart Chakra, and is thought to bring peace and balance to those with excessive duty in their lives, and to bring strength during times of stress.
Moss Agate tends to be one of the more sought-after varieties of Agate.
It is documented that Agate was originally mined in the Nahe River Valley in Germany in 1497. These findings gave rise to the cutting center of Idar-Oberstein, Germany.
Moss Agate is a translucent, green colored gemstone containing small mineral inclusions which appear moss-like. Some stones will even contain so many inclusions that the stone will appear almost black. Moss Agate is not known to be enhanced.
Peridot
Birthstone Month:
Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August.
History & Lore:
Peridot belongs to the olivine mineral group and is occasionally referenced to the name olivine which is derived from the Latin word 'oliva', referring to the mineral's green color. The name Peridot is derived from the Greek word 'Peridona' which when translated means 'giving plenty.
Peridot is found in rocks created by volcanoes and even in meteors that fall to earth. A few samples of extraterrestrial peridot have even been faceted into gems. Peridot is formed deep within the earth under tremendous heat and pressure.
From ancient times, right up until the eighteenth century, Peridot was referred to as 'topazion' or 'topaz'. The reason for this is believed to be because it was discovered on the island of Topazios, which today is commonly known as Zebirget or St. John's Island in Egypt. The island was infested with poisonous snakes, therefore, mining for this gemstone was extremely dangerous work. The snakes were later driven into the sea by a Pharaoh. The Egyptians mined for Peridot at night, believing the sun's rays made the stone invisible.
Native Hawaiians believed Peridot gemstones were the
tears of the goddess Pele. It is also reportedly said to be among Cleopatra's fine collection of jewelry. They were originally believed to be Emeralds.
It is said to bring good luck, fortune, and peace. It is also said to attract love, calm anger, and protect against negative emotions. Peridot brings protection, health, and peaceful sleep.
Physically, it can lessen the thirst of someone with a fever. This is done by placing Peridot under the sufferer's tongue. Asthma is also believed to have been cured by a powdered form of Peridot. Legends say that medicines will act at a higher potency if drunk from a Peridot goblet.
Historically, Egypt's St. John's Island was the major
supplier of Peridot. The supply has since been exploited and sources have been depleted. Today China, Pakistan, and the United States are all vying for the title of the world's largest Peridot supplier.