Chrysoprase Jewelry
Chrysoprase is the alternate May birthstone to the emerald. Chrysoprase is an ancient gemstone that is even mentioned in the Bible. Chrysoprase is usually green and can range from opaque to fairly translucent.
The chrysoprase came from two Greek words meaning "gold" and "leek". From ancient times, chrysoprase has been valued as a gemstone. It is believed to insure harmony in marriage. It is also supposed to banish envy and insure happiness, protection, friendship and prosperity. Who wouldn't want to wear chrysoprase?!
Cleopatra was said to wear chrysoprase because she believed it would help her regain her youth.
Suffering from heartache? Chrysoprase has also been said to heal a broken heart.
Whether you believe the legends and lore associated with chrysoprase or dismiss them as fantastic, you will love the beauty of the chrysoprase itself; its ancient appeal has not diminished in the least.
The chrysoprase came from two Greek words meaning "gold" and "leek". From ancient times, chrysoprase has been valued as a gemstone. It is believed to insure harmony in marriage. It is also supposed to banish envy and insure happiness, protection, friendship and prosperity. Who wouldn't want to wear chrysoprase?!
Cleopatra was said to wear chrysoprase because she believed it would help her regain her youth.
Suffering from heartache? Chrysoprase has also been said to heal a broken heart.
Whether you believe the legends and lore associated with chrysoprase or dismiss them as fantastic, you will love the beauty of the chrysoprase itself; its ancient appeal has not diminished in the least.
Chrysoprase bracelet with sterling silver and lemon quartz.
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Pallavi
This bracelet has two strands of chrysoprase dotted with faceted olive-shaped beads of lemon quartz. Ample sterling silver accents the 2 strand bracelet including a cluster of twisted rings and a sterling toggle clasp. A bezel-set cabochon chrysoprase charm hangs from one strad of the bracelet; a Thai Karen Hill Tribes charm hangs from the second strand. The chrysoprase is a beautiful light green with spots of translucence. 141.99
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Chrysoprase bracelet with sterling silver and lemon quartz.
Chrysoprase is mentioned in Revelation in the Bible as the tenth stone in the foundation wall of Jerusalem. Chrysoprase was a highly valued gemstone in the ancient world.
Two strands chrysoprase with artist's lampwork beads and sterling silver.
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Rainy Evening
Chrysoprase bracelet has an interesting mix of elements and textures. One strand consists of large and small pieces of chrysoprase, faceted, smooth, and carved, sterling silver, and artist's lampwork beads that echo the pretty green of the chrysoprase. A second strand is made of sterling chain with large and small oval links and a single bezel-set cabochon chrysoprase hanging from its middle. A sterling toggle clasp decorated with flowers, one of the toggle bar and one on the ring, is the closure. 121.99
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Two strands chrysoprase with artist's lampwork beads and sterling silver.
Two strand chrysoprase bracelet with sterling silver leaf charms.
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Kylie
The wonderful green of chrysoprase and bright sterling silver leaf charms are sure things in this chrysoprase bracelet. One side of the assymetrical bracelet boasts the lampwork beads of glasswork artist Lisa Sharik while the other side is a double-stranded - one strand is of sterling silver beads alternated with faceted chrysoprase rondelles and the other is a charm bracelet with bright sterling silver leaves from the Karen Hill Tribes dangling down. The midde of the bracelet features charms in both sterling silver and chrysoprase. Closure is a sterling silver lobster clasp. 77.99
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