This .925 Sterling Silver necklace features a natural Emerald gemstone weighing approximately 1.60 carets and measuring 9x7mm. This Emerald originates from Brazil and has not received color treatments. It is completely natural and has inclusions. Two diamond cut, 2mm, natural Peridot gemstones from China adorn the bail and setting.

Peridot is the gemstone variety of olivine – a family of minerals that includes forsterite and fayalite. Popular names for gems in this family are chrysolite, evening emerald, and peridot. While small crystals are common, large, good quality crystals are very rare.

It is normal for genuine Emeralds to be flawed with inclusions and cracks while man-made Emeralds are clear and flawless. Emeralds have been prized through the ages with the earliest known mine to have existed over 5,500 years ago in Egypt. Most of the gems from these mines were similar to the gemstone in this pendant in color and clarity. The beautiful green of these gems were popular enough that Romans developed a skillful glass-making technique to create imitations. Evidence exists that green glass imitations continued to be used centuries later. It wasn’t until the 1500s, when today’s dark, clear emerald was discovered by conquistadors in the Americas, that Europeans began placing such high value on Emeralds. Today, these dark, clear gems are second only to diamonds in value and price.

Emeralds have been known as the “stone of successful love” and are believed to bring domestic bliss and loyalty. Emeralds will keep a partnership in balance. Some believe wearing Emeralds will enhance unity, unconditional love, a strong partnership and promote friendship between partners. Some believe that Peridot alleviates jealousy, resentment, spite, anger and, therefore, reduces stress and assists with the wearer forgiving themselves.