Chrysoprase Three Strand Necklace

Malachite powder was used as eyeshadow, pigment for wall painting, and in glazes and coloured glass in ancient Egypt around 5,000 years ago. The ancient Greeks used it in children’s amulets, the Romans to ward off the evil eye, and the Chinese to decorate vases. Today, it is an important gemstone ornamental mineral, used in cabochons and carvings.

Beads made from Turquoise dating back to 5000 BCE have been found in Mesopotamia, making it one of the first gems to be mined and cut. For most gem uses, turquoise is cut en cabochon. Turquoise is the favourite gemstone for the 11th anniversary, and it is considered a good luck stone.

Chrysoprase is one of the most sough-after varieties of chalcedony, thanks to the exceptional quality of its green colour. Its the zodiac stone for libra, and is a gem that calms emotions and gives a clear sight for those wearing it.

Coral is the exoskeleton of the marine polyp, and is valued for its toughness and attractive colour. Red Coral is associated with the Taurus sign, represents diplomacy and concurrence. In the classical world, coral was worn as an amulet to protect against the evil eye.