This beautiful 925 Sterling Silver Set comes with everything you need. The Pendant with Chain, Earrings & Ring feature 6.47cts of amazing Zambian Amethyst with beautiful AA Tanzanite.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 6.61g
Number of Gemstones: 9
Shape: Oval and Pear
Total Carat Weight: 7.13cts
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 she was in danger, Diana transformed Amethyst into a pure, clear crystalline quartz statue 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.
Through the years it has been thought to protect against intoxication and to help maintain a sober and serious mind. Amethyst has a long association with royalty. It 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. It 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.
Major sources of Amethyst are Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay and Zambia, there are also known deposits in Argentina, Australia, Germany, India, Iran, Madagascar, Mexico, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and the United Sates (Maine, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas).
It can be used for all jewelry purposes. 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. Amethyst is the most desirable and the most valuable of all of the Quartz family of gemstones.
The number one rule of thumb with Amethyst is to try to keep it clean. Use warm soapy water, and a soft brush to clean. Ultrasonic cleaners are also usually safe. With Amethyst gemstones and jewelry you should avoid prolonged exposure
to extreme heat as prolonged exposure can cause color change.
Tanzanite
Birthstone Month:
Tanzanite is one of the accepted birthstones for the month of December.
History & Lore:
The gemstone’s name is taken from its place of origin, the country of Tanzania. It was discovered in 1967. It is a very young gemstone in terms of when it was discovered. It is widely attributed to a Portuguese geologist named Manuel D'Souza who had traveled to Tanzania with the intention of prospecting for Rubies. Tanzanite is 1000 times rarer than a diamond.
The only widely accepted tale regarding the find relates to how it was found. It is believed that Tanzanite was in fact originally discovered by Masai cattle- herders who noticed that previously brown crystals had been turned blue after having been exposed to the intense heat from the ravaging fires and
lightning strikes that take place on the flat and insular mountains surrounding
Mount Kilimanjaro.
There is very little, in the way of lore surrounding Tanzanite, however, it does have a special meaning to the Masai Tribesmen who discovered it. The Masai's believe Tanzanite is the stone of birth, and it is for this reason they frequently gift their wives with Tanzanite gemstones following the birth of their first child.
Real concern regarding the long-term future of the Tanzanite gemstone is happening today. No new finds have occurred for almost a year and already demand outstrips supply. Additionally, due to the single location of this gem, there may realistically be as little as ten years of mining production before the supply of all jewelry grade Tanzanites have been depleted. It may not last even ten years.
Known mostly as a blue gemstone, it is also found in shades of brown, gray, green and purple. Probably the most predominant factor explaining the high demand for this gemstone is that Tanzanite is a stone that exhibits beautiful color changes, and depending upon the angle that it is viewed it most commonly exhibits changes between reddish- purple, blue and deep purple colors, with the most desired and therefore the most valuable color being blue.
Currently, the prices of Tanzanite fluctuate wildly and overall prices per carat of good, gem quality Tanzanite have more than doubled over the past year. This gemstone
represents a real opportunity for investment. It is predicted that prices will continue to rise and that these rises will likely be very steep once the known deposits have been depleted. Nothing has been sourced from the mine at the current since December 2013.
Tanzanite in its natural form is mostly a dull brown color. However, when
heated to around 600 degrees Celsius an amazing transformation occurs and the gem changes color to a vibrant blue or purple color. It is noteworthy, that while other gemstones are routinely enhanced/heat-treated in order to create additional color, Tanzanite is heated simply to bring out the color already present in the stone, not to create a better quality gemstone. Heat-treated Tanzanite is considered to be the same quality as non-heat-treated, only a richer color.