A tiny triplet of green stones sparkle and swing in these cute earrings. Bright green Chrysoprase is flanked by a tiny Peridot and dark Green Onyx. A simple, easy-to-wear pair!
Our Verdania Triplet Earrings are 1" long as shown on leverbacks. Also available with studs or french wires. Set in 22kt Gold Vermeil.
Peridot is the modern birthstone for August. Peridot is the gemstone form of the mineral olivine. This lovely gemstone only comes in shades of green, from pale yellowish green to brilliant chartreuse to deep olive green. Peridot is rare and expensive in larger sizes, and can usually only be found in smaller stones. Although the modern birthstone for August, Peridot was also a favorite of the ancients and was extensively used in Egyptian and Roman jewelry. In ancient times it was considered an aid to friendship and was also believed to free the mind of envious and negative thoughts. Peridot has long been prized for its healing powers. It promotes warmth, friendliness & happiness, while stimulating and strengthening organs and cells. Peridot attunes and supports the 4th or Heart Chakra.
Chrysoprase is an opalescent apple green colored variety of Chalcedony (quartz). Most green stones owe their color to chromium or vanadium, but chrysoprase derives its color from the nickel content. It is found in Australia, Brazil, the Ural Mountains, and the U.S. and is the rarest of the chalcedony group. This stone helps to make conscious what was unconscious. It strengthens the workings of insight and the higher consciousness. It encourages hope and joy and helps clarify problems. Chrysoprase has been used as a cure for restlessness and is said to provide protection on sea voyages. Chrysoprase attunes to the 4th Chakra, the Heart Chakra.
Onyx is the traditional Zodiac stone for Leo, July 24 to August 23. Onyx is a type of black chalcedony quartz with a fine lustrous texture. Onyx has been used in jewelry for thousands of years, and was especially prized by the Greeks and Romans. It helps to strengthen and ground physical and spiritual energy, while aiding in self-mastery and balance of masculine and feminine energies. It is the stone of visions and guidance through meditation and dreams. Onyx is associated with the 1st or Root Chakra.