Blue Chalcedony, Mother of Pearl Necklace
This very charming and pretty gemstone necklace is handmade with an Aqua Blue Chalcedony and a Mother of Pearl bead and Sterling Silver.
LENGTH OF CHAIN: 1.50 inches
LENGTH: 18 inches
CLASP OF CHAIN: Spring ring
MATERIAL: 925 Sterling Silver, Mother of Pearls
GEMSTONES: Mother of Pearls, Chalcedony Gemstones
GEMSTONE WEIGHT: 9 Carats total
GEMSTONE SIZE: Blue Chalcedony: 10 MM approx.
/ Mother of Pearl: 8.5 MMTREATMENTS OF GEMS: Blue Chalcedony: Permanently Dyed / Mother of Pearl: Not treated
SHAPE / CUT OF GEMS: Blue Chalcedony: Pear-shaped Aqua Blue Chalcedony / Mother of Pearl: Round disc
GEMSTONE COLOR: Blue Chalcedony: Aquamarine light pastel blue gemstones / Mother of Pearl: Multi color
BIRTHSTONES: Mother of Pearl is an alternative birthstone for the month of June / Chalcedony is an alternative birthstone for the month of May
MORE ABOUT THE GEMSTONES: Mother of Pearls are sourced mainly from Pearl Oysters found in tropical seas. Freshwater Pearl Mussels that abound in rivers in the US, Asia and Europe and the Abalone native to Japan, California and other Pacific regions. Many varieties of Chalcedony such as Jaspers and Agates are found in different parts of Alaska.
FOLKLORE:
The lustrous lining of a shell where a Pearl can grow is known as Mother of Pearl, and is believed to attract prosperity. Chalcedony is treasured as a nurturing gemstone, the Chalcedony is believed to absorb negative energy and harmonize the body, mind, and the spirit, promoting joy.