Necklace with amethyst and pyrite gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Amethyst, Pyrite

Metal Gold plated sterling silver

Stone Color Purple (Amethyst), Golden (Pyrite)

Stone Shape Irregular (chips) and spherical (Amethyst), Spherical (Pyrite)

Stone Size ~ 0.4cm – 0.9cm and 0.8cm (Amethyst), 0.2cm (Pyrite)

Necklace Length ~ 43cm  

STONE DETAILS

Amethyst The word Amethyst has its origins in the Greek words “a” and “methw” Not Intoxicated, as in years gone by, it was believed that Amethyst protected against drunkenness. Amethyst belongs to the quartz family and it is a silicate mineral with a chemical formula SiO₂. Its color is due to the presence of iron. Amethyst is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Amethyst is derived mostly from Brazil and Uruguay.

Pyrite The word “pyrite” is taken from the Greek word «pyr» meaning Fire. That name was given to the mineral, as Pyrite was used to spark flames to light fires. Pyrite, or iron pyrite, is an iron disulfide, which is characterized by the cubic crystal system and the hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Pyrite is derived mostly from Peru, the USA, Bolivia and Spain.  

STONE PROPERTIES

Amethyst Amethyst is a spiritual stone which balances emotions, ensuring peace and tranquility, and facilitating reflection and meditation. It helps diminish anger and removal of negative energy and feelings. As well as this, it is believed to assist in ensuring spousal fidelity, love, and tenderness. Amethyst is charged with encouraging peaceful sleep, and is attached to the zodiacs of Pisces, Capricorn and Aries.

Pyrite Pyrite is characterized as a symbol of prosperity, wealth and good luck. In the field of feng shui it is considered as one of the more influential minerals for prosperity and food fortune. It possesses positive energy, strength and productivity. It increases feelings of self worth and self confidence. It blocks negative energy and inhibits melancholy and anxiety, so extinguishing danger from those fields. It is believed to help with any problems involving bones, and resolves minor problems of the DNA system. In addition to all this, it helps calm the digestive system and improves memory function. In the zodiac sphere, Pyrite belongs to Aries, Libra and Leo.