A beautiful 925 Sterling Silver Pendant features 11.34cts of amazing Purple Fluorite from China and accents of glistening White Topaz.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 1.58g
Number of Gemstones: 4
Shape: Round
Total Carat Weight: 11.40cts
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 to the fact that 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 in fact 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. Fluorite is also used as a source of Fluorine for hydrofluoric acid and fluorinated water. The element Fluorine, in fact, gets its name from Fluorite, which is Fluorines only common mineral. 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.
Though most specimens of Fluorite will display a single color, it is potentially 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. The term fluorescent is actually derived from the word Fluorite. 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.
Topaz
Birthstone Month:
Blue Topaz is associated with the birthstone month of December.
History & Lore:
Topaz has long been related to desire and the name is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word 'tapas' meaning heat, fire and passion. It is also said to have been derived from the Greek word 'topazos' or 'topazion', meaning “to search.” Topazion was also the name of an island in the Red Sea
which is commonly known as Zebirget or St. John's Island in Egypt.
The Egyptians believed Topaz would protect them from harm because it was colored by the sun god Ra's golden arms. The Romans believed a similar theory and associated Topaz with their sun god, Jupiter.
Topaz has also been biblically referenced as one of the gemstones used to make the 'Breastplate of Judgment' worn by Aaron.
Topaz is said to increase the wearer’s intelligence, creativity and wisdom, and can enhance one's spiritual potential. It is also known to aid in meditation and in the divine manifestation of desired objects.
Topaz is said to bring physical and intellectual vigor, good health, and is said to offer protection against infectious diseases.
Topaz comes in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Its brilliance and clarity are its chief attractions. A hard stone, Topaz is very difficult to scratch, although it can be brittle. Imperial Topaz occurs
naturally in colors ranging from a light golden yellow to deep reddish orange. Red and intense pink are the rarest and desirable colors for Topaz. A gem with these colors will command a relatively high price. Bright orange colored Topaz, also known as Imperial Topaz, falls into the moderate price range and is easier to find. Blue Topaz, having a low to moderate price range, is very popular.