A captivating ring, made of 925 Sterling Silver features 17.65cts of amazing Prasiolite Amethyst from Brazil.
A Certificate of Authenticity is included with this ring.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 5.37g
Number of Gemstones: 1
Shape: Round
Total Carat Weight: 17.65cts
Birthstone Month:
Prasiolite is not associated with any particular birthstone month.
History & Lore:
There is not 100% agreement regarding the exact origins of the name Quartz, but the two most widely accepted opinions are that the word Quartz is derived from the Greek 'krystallos', meaning “ice”, or the German 'quarz'.
The name Prasiolite is derived from the Greek 'prason', meaning “leek”, and
'lithos', meaning “stone”.
Some of the earliest primitive tools fashioned by man some 2.5 million years ago, and discovered in the Omo valley in Ethiopia were made of Quartz. It is believed that Quartz was used because of its hardness and isotropic brittleness
that made the fashioning of the tools relatively easy.
Chipped flint projectile points used for fire-making have been found on Mousterian sites in western Europe that date back around 40,000 years.
In addition to its use in tool-making, certain varieties of Quartz were used for divination. Spherical Quartz rock crystals were often shaped into crystal balls and used for disease diagnosis and awareness of events occurring in
distant places.
More recently there was major production of synthetic Quartz during World War II. This synthetic Quartz was used to supply crystals for radios.
Today, Quartz is not only used for gemstone purposes, but also as a raw chemical ingredient in the manufacturing of abrasives, cements, concrete, porcelain, glass, and many other industrial materials.
Because of its piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties, Quartz is commonly used in the production of watches, clocks, computers, and radios.
Prasiolite is believed to facilitate bridging the gap between the physical and spiritual aspects of life. It is also believed to attract prosperity by strengthening the mind, emotions and will.