A lovely Pendant, made of 925 Sterling Silver features 15.30cts of wonderful Moss Agate from the United States and 2.80cts of Peridot.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 2.19g
Number of Gemstones: 1
Shape: Oval, Pear and Round
Total Carat Weight: 15.30cts
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.