Necklace with Amethyst and Pyrite gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Amethyst, Pyrite

Metal Sterling silver

Stone Colour Purple (Amethyst), Silver (Pyrite)

Stone Size ~ 4mm (Amethyst), 2mm (Pyrite)

Stone Shape Round-Faceted

Necklace length 40cm or 46cm      

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 is a form of Quartz  also containing manganese, iron and titanium, while the main structure is of Silicone Dioxide, while the purple colour, is due to the presence of iron and aluminum. Amethyst is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. Amethyst can be found in many countries, including 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. It is characterized by the cubic crystal system and the hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale. Pyrite is derived mostly from Peru.

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.