Purple jade was discovered in the Bursa region of Turkey. It was used as a symbol of royalty throughout the Ottoman Empire. Set in Sterling Silver.
Purple Jade
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Botswana Agate
Botswana Agate comes from the Bobonong District in Botswana, Africa. All pieces are set in Sterling Silver.
Botswana agate’s history spans ancient to modern times, with early use in ancient Egypt and Africa for fertility rituals and protection. Discovered in the Bobonong district of Botswana, it was traditionally worn by local tribes as a protective amulet, believed to offer safety during conflict. In the 20th century, the discovery of large deposits led to its global popularity as a decorative gemstone for jewelry and collections.
Ancient and traditional uses
Africa: In the regions around modern-day Botswana, the stone was and is still used in fertility rituals to bless pregnant women and ensure healthy offspring, symbolizing vitality and the continuity of life. Some shamans use it in rituals to invoke ancestral spirits for protection and guidance.
Ancient Egypt: The Egyptians used agate as amulets, particularly scarabs, to symbolize strength, protection, and regeneration.
Ancient Greece and Rome: Warriors wore agate jewelry for protection, a practice also noted in ancient Greece as far back as 1500 BC
Botswana Agate Stone: Meaning, History, Properties, and Value
New Double Band Sterling Silver rings
New Double Band Sterling Silver rings with Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Black Onyx and Malachite.
Carnelian has a long history, dating back to ancient times. It has been valued across many civilizations for its beauty and perceived protective and symbolic properties. Ancient Egyptians associated it with the sunset, using it for jewelry and amulets to protect the dead. In Greece and Rome, it was linked to courage and authority. It was commonly used for signet rings for sealing documents.
Lapis lazuli has a long history, used since at least the 4th millennium BC by the ancient Egyptians. They imported it from Afghanistan for jewelry, amulets, and the tomb of Tutankhamun. It was prized across many cultures for its deep blue color, symbolizing divinity, wisdom, and power. Later, it was famously ground into the pigment ultramarine for use in art, particularly during the Renaissance and Islamic Golden Age.
Black onyx has a long history, beginning with ancient civilizations like Egypt and Rome. They valued it for its protective qualities and used it in jewelry and amulets. It was associated with strength and courage. Later, during the Victorian era, it became a popular choice for mourning jewelry.
Malachite has a long history, dating back to ancient Egypt where it was mined as early as 4000 BCE. It was used for protective amulets, carvings, and green eye paint. It was believed to symbolize fertility and new life. Ancient cultures in Greece and Rome also used it for protection and ornamentation.
Sterling Silver and Moonstone
Sterling Silver and Moonstone earrings with Sterling ear wires.
Moonstone is a feldspar gem composed of two feldspar minerals, orthoclase and albite, known for its characteristic adularescence, a glowing, billowy effect caused by light scattering through its stacked layers. It is the birthstone for June, is the official state gem of Florida, and is mined in countries like Sri Lanka, India, and Madagascar. While it is used in jewelry, its low hardness on the Mohs scale requires care to prevent cracking.
Sterling silver is a durable and beautiful alloy of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper, which makes it strong enough for everyday wear. It is often marked with “925,” “Sterling,” or “SS” to denote its authenticity. Sterling silver is affordable, does not rust, but does tarnish, which can be minimized with proper care and cleaning.
Beautiful New Earrings
Beautiful new earrings in Malachite, Amethyst and Rose Quartz with Green Aventurine. All set in Sterling Silver.
