These Aqua Chalcedony bohemian style tassel earrings are stunning! The length of these earrings measure 3" long from the earwire to the end of the chain dangle. The gemstone itself measures 1/2" long by a 1/2" wide. The entire earring pair is made using 100% recycled and refined Sterling Silver. All metals are from the U.S.A. and is hand crochet in Lake Tahoe, CA. These are featherweight light!
Despite being a gem and a family name, Chalcedony is also a sub-group within the family that covers its uniformly colored members. Its multicolored varieties are all under the Agate umbrella. Popular Chalcedony Quartz gemstones include Agate, Aventurine, Carnelian and Chrysoprase.
Chalcedony is typically translucent to opaque, coming in a huge array of colors. For Chalcedony color is the most important factor, so is the presence of banding, mottling and spots in some varieties. Chalcedony is assessed by judging the beauty and intensity of the colors and patterns present. Usually polished as cabochons, Chalcedony is also frequently used in carvings, cameos and intaglios.
Chalcedony can be found in many countries including Brazil, United States, Mexico and Russia.
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Aqua Chalcedony
-The Optimist-
Harmony • Vitality • Flexibility
Chalcedony is a nurturing stone that promotes good will. It helps absorb negative energy. Known as a creative stone, It imparts mental flexibility and verbal dexterity. It also stimulates the ability to learn new languages and improves memory.
It Helps Give feelings of light-heartedness and optimism.
It helps alleviate hostility and transforms melancholy into joy. Eases self-doubt and creates openness and enthusiasm.
Most Of All It Absorbs and dissipates negative thoughts and helps to Improve self-perception that brings the mind, body, emotions and spirit into harmony.
