A splendid Ring of 925 Sterling Silver featuring 1.85cts of beautiful Rhodolite Garnet, 0.55cts of Amethyst and 0.33cts of White Zircon.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 3.79g
Number of Gemstones: 13
Shape: Oval and Round
Total Carat Weight: 2.73cts
Birthstone Month:
Garnet is associated with the month of January.
History & Lore:
The name Garnet comes from the Latin word granatium which means “pomegranate”. Many believe that Garnet was likened to the pomegranate because its coloration is similar to the seeds of the fruit.
Rhodolite is derived from the Greek 'rhodon', meaning “rose”, and the Greek 'lithos', meaning “stone”.
During the Middle Ages, Rhodolite was regarded as a stone of faith, truth and constancy.
It is believed that Noah used a huge Garnet to illuminate the night to help steer the ark to safety. Garnets have also been used by many explorers and travelers as they believed it gave protection to the wearer when journeying far from home.
Garnets have also been set in shields, armor, and buckles, by crusaders because they believed it gave protection from wounds and stopped bleeding. Many native
tribes from North, Central, and South America wore Garnets to ward off evil influences and spirits.
The Hunzas used Garnet bullets to fend off the British troops during their quarrel of 1892, believing it was stronger and more deadly than lead.
Garnet
is said to be the stone of romantic love and passion, enhancing sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy. It is said to awaken creativity, positive energy, and self-confidence, and can bring success to one's career or business. Garnets have been thought to treat infectious diseases, blood poisoning, and heart and lung diseases. It is also a protective stone which is effective for protection from evil and nightmares and one that can be used for spiritual healing. Whilst Garnet is primarily associated with the root chakra, it is also effective at opening other chakras, depending upon the color of the stone in question.
Rhodolite Garnet is becoming increasingly rare because of both its popularity and the fact that current deposits are becoming exhausted. Prices tend to be more expensive in comparison to other Garnet varieties. It is a popular gemstone choice the world over because it is a natural, untreated gemstone that is generally affordable. The most desirable and sought-after stones display a well-balanced raspberry red color.
Amethyst
Birthstone Month:
Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February.
History & Lore:
The
name Amethyst is derived from the Greek word amethystos which translates as “not drunken”. This word in turn is believed to originate in the Greek legend of Dionysus, the god of wine and mischief, who was angered by an insult from a mere mortal. As a result of this insult, he swore revenge against the next mortal who crossed his path.
The next unfortunate mortal to cross the path of Dionysus was a beautiful young lady named Amethyst who was on her way to pay tribute to the goddess Diana. The goddess Diana saw Amethyst's plight, and seeing that she was in danger, Diana transformed Amethyst into a pure, clear crystalline quartz statue in order to protect her. Upon seeing the beautiful clear quartz statue Dionysus regretted his actions. He wept tears of wine over it in remorse. This wine, in the form of tears from a god, stained the clear quartz purple
creating the gemstone we know today as Amethyst.
Throughout history, Amethyst has been thought to protect against intoxication and to help maintain a sober and serious mind, which is perhaps, along with its purple coloration, why Amethyst has a long association with royalty. Amethyst is in fact featured in jewels worn by Catherine the Great, Egyptian royalty and in the British Crown Jewels.
Amethyst opens and activates the crown chakra, the third eye chakra, and can also open the heart chakra. Amethyst can be used to fight a number of disorders including headaches, insomnia, hearing disorders, heart disorders, digestive system disorders, and has even been thought to help stabilize mental disorders. Amethyst also works emotionally and spiritually by providing patience, balance, calmness, and peace.
Amethyst is found in a variety of hues of purple including deep purple, light lilac, lavender and mauve. The most prized color is a deep, rich, violet body with red rose colored flashes. Though Amethyst is relatively inexpensive when compared with other gemstones, it is the most desirable and the most valuable of all of the Quartz family of Gemstones.
The value of Amethyst almost entirely depends on its color. Because Amethyst is readily available in large sizes, the price per carat does not rise a considerable amount as the size / weight increases, making Amethyst a gemstone that provides excellent value for money.
Zircon
Birthstone Month:
Zircon is associated with the birthstone months of December and October.
History & Lore:
The name Zircon is believed to of been derived from the Persian word 'zargun' which means “gold-colored”. In the middle ages, Zircon was believed to aid
sleep, promote honor, and to bring prosperity and wisdom to its wearer.
Geologists can determine how long a certain stone has existed by using modern analytical techniques. This is possible because Zircon crystals accumulate atoms of Uranium which decay to lead at a known rate. By measuring the relative abundance of the two types of Uranium and
Lead in Zircon's chemical composition, scientists can then determine how old it is. Zircon is so far the oldest mineral known to man, with the oldest specimens to date being found in Western Australia (4.404 billion years old), and Chile (4.6 billion years old).
Colorless Zircon specimens have long been a popular substitute for diamonds. This is because of Zircon's high refractive index, luster, and light dispersion. Today Zircon is often overlooked, probably due to its name being similar to the synthetic, man-made Cubic Zirconia, also a diamond substitute. Blue Zircon is the most popular color and is found in pastel blue and occasionally bright blue. Natural blue colored Zircon is somewhat rare and because of this blue colored Zircon gemstones demand a premium. Zircon is a beautiful natural gemstone that can be found in various colors i.e., green, dark red, yellow, golden-yellow, brown, and orange colors.
Zircon should be worn and stored with care as it can abrade and facets can chip. Zircon should be kept away from household
chemicals and exposure to excessive heat as both can cause permanent damage to the stone.