Green Amethyst Jewelry
Green amethyst jewelry is hard to find, which makes these green amethyst pendants and sterling silver green amethyst rings all the more special. Each piece is hand made by skilled artisans and set into sterling silver for the a sublime combination and perfect green amethyst jewelry. Click on the images below for more information on individual pieces.
Amethyst jewelry is made froma a variety of macrocrystalline quartz which usually occurs in colors ranging from transparent pastel roses to deepest purples. The color hue is due to the presence of iron. One of the properties of iron is that it exhibits different colors according to its level of oxidation.
Green amethyst, also known as prasiolite or vermarine, begins as a purple amethyst. The particular amethyst crystals which go to make green amethyst typically come from Brazil and to a lesser extent, Arizona. When these quartz crystals are exposed to high temperatures and pressures, such as might occur natually in a volcano, or under the artificial conditions of a kiln, the iron within the gemstone becomes more oxidised and appears green. This turns the amethyst gemstone into a green amethyst.
Green amethysts are believed to have as many healing and spiritualist properties as purple amethyst gemstones.
Green amethyst jewelry is generally a pale to mid green, rather than the eye popping apple and citrus greens of peridot jewelry. For this reason, it is most commonly set into sterling silver, although green amethyst gold jewelry can also be found.
This selection of green amethyst rings, earrings and pendants are all hand made. Every piece is limited edition and some are totally unique. Nonetheless, the prices are unbelieveably affordable for such a hard-to-find gemstone. Don’t miss out. Click on the images for more information about individual pieces.
