Green Amethyst Necklace
A wife opens a box revealing green amethyst earrings nestled in the rich, black velvet layers within. Amethyst is the stone commemorating six years of marriage, and choosing the rare lime color was a stroke of genius on her husband's part. This jewelry, glistening from her lobes, is as unique and breathtaking as she is. Amethyst is actually a kind of quartz. Quartz shows up in many stones that are currently mined, but there is often too little pure quartz to set into jewelry. For this reason a green amethyst necklace or earrings would be a rare and beautiful accessory.
Quartz comes is various colors and forms, but all are divided into two groups, depending on the size of the crystals composing it. The group with large crystals is called macro crystalline quartz. All quartz, no matter what the size of the crystals within, reacts to heat or friction by becoming magnetically charged. Heat can also cause quartz to change color, as is the case in green amethyst earrings. Lime-colored quartz, or Prasiolite, is found in Arizona and Brazil where the scorching heat has reconfigured the crystals in such a way as to produce a lime-green to forest-green color. Gemologists speculate that volcanic activity may have led to the origin of the lime-colored Prasiolite. There are locations around the world that have groups of Prasiolite all together, suggesting past volcanic history in the area. Now, the color of quartz can be changed to lime by artificially heating it to over 250 degrees Fahrenheit. The advantage to this method is that a green amethyst necklace and other Prasiolite jewelry become less rare, thus less expensive. Often, if the quartz was originally purple and then was heated to become green, the jeweler will distinguish man-made from the natural stones by applying the label "greened" rather than "green," to describe the quartz for the sake of clarity. Also, when the quartz is treated in the laboratory rather than naturally, the color is more even throughout the entire stone. When it is heated by forces of nature, this type of quartz tends to have color and shade variations present throughout even the smallest sample.
Over the years Prasiolite has been known by a variety of names. Prasiolite is also called Lime Citrine, Vermarine, and Green Quartz. All of the nicknames refer to the unique yellow-lime color this quartz bears. In fact, Prasiolite comes from the Greek word "prason," which means leek. The root word combines that vegetable reference with the Greek word "Lithos" which means stone. So essentially, Prasiolite means "stone that looks like a light-green vegetable." Due to this green hue, Vermarine is often confused with Peridot and Tourmaline. Neither Peridot nor Tourmaline is a type of quartz and can be distinguished from Lime Citrine under a microscope or through testing. In ancient times, Amethyst was thought to ward off intoxication. This quartz even derives its name from the Greek word for "not drunk" or "not intoxicated." For this reason, it was often used to make wine goblets. History proves that the overindulgent wine drinkers were mistaken about the sobering effects of this quartz and suffered the natural consequences of drinking too much.
Though not to stay sober, the priests in ancient Israel wore breastplates decorated with various stones, including this form of quartz. "And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row. And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings." (Exodus 28:17-20) Prasiolite in particular was shrouded in mystique. It was thought to link the soul and body. Green amethyst necklaces were sometimes worn to "attract" money, because the soul and body were united. Those of high rank, even royalty, wore them as a symbol of their opulent lifestyle. Though, history again suggests that green amethyst earrings were ornaments to be appreciated, but not guided by.
Due to the stone's rich history, rare beauty and tradition of high position, a green amethyst necklace would be a fabulous choice for an anniversary or birthday present. Green amethyst earrings will often include diamonds or pearls in an attempt to highlight its shine and beauty. The Vermarine gem is hard enough to be set in any metal or alloy, however white gold and silver seem to complement the lime coloring far better than yellow gold. In jewelry that showcases Lime Citrine, the stone is often cut in briolettes. Briolettes are tear-shaped stones or cylindrical pendants. The jeweler cuts the Vermarine briolettes in such a way as to make all the facets triangular. This increases the glistening effect of the facets and creates a unique cut for a one-of-a-kind gemstone. Often times, green amethyst necklaces and other Vermarine jewelry will feature a large number of briolettes, measuring from 7 to 9 mm, all dangling amongst silver chains, lines of diamonds or grouped by themselves. The celery-colored tear drops dangling from an earlobe are so striking in their uniqueness that they garner a considerable amount of praise.
As with all macro crystalline quartz, the owner of a Prasiolite piece should take care to keep the gemstones out of extended direct heat and friction. Though rare, green amethyst necklaces and earrings can fade in tone, or the color can change slightly from repeated exposure to heat and pressure. For this reason, Vermarine should be removed while sunbathing, though showering and cooking pose no danger of damage to the stone. With care, the recipient of a green amethyst necklace or other accessories can have a unique piece in their collection that will attract attention for years to come.
Quartz comes is various colors and forms, but all are divided into two groups, depending on the size of the crystals composing it. The group with large crystals is called macro crystalline quartz. All quartz, no matter what the size of the crystals within, reacts to heat or friction by becoming magnetically charged. Heat can also cause quartz to change color, as is the case in green amethyst earrings. Lime-colored quartz, or Prasiolite, is found in Arizona and Brazil where the scorching heat has reconfigured the crystals in such a way as to produce a lime-green to forest-green color. Gemologists speculate that volcanic activity may have led to the origin of the lime-colored Prasiolite. There are locations around the world that have groups of Prasiolite all together, suggesting past volcanic history in the area. Now, the color of quartz can be changed to lime by artificially heating it to over 250 degrees Fahrenheit. The advantage to this method is that a green amethyst necklace and other Prasiolite jewelry become less rare, thus less expensive. Often, if the quartz was originally purple and then was heated to become green, the jeweler will distinguish man-made from the natural stones by applying the label "greened" rather than "green," to describe the quartz for the sake of clarity. Also, when the quartz is treated in the laboratory rather than naturally, the color is more even throughout the entire stone. When it is heated by forces of nature, this type of quartz tends to have color and shade variations present throughout even the smallest sample.
Over the years Prasiolite has been known by a variety of names. Prasiolite is also called Lime Citrine, Vermarine, and Green Quartz. All of the nicknames refer to the unique yellow-lime color this quartz bears. In fact, Prasiolite comes from the Greek word "prason," which means leek. The root word combines that vegetable reference with the Greek word "Lithos" which means stone. So essentially, Prasiolite means "stone that looks like a light-green vegetable." Due to this green hue, Vermarine is often confused with Peridot and Tourmaline. Neither Peridot nor Tourmaline is a type of quartz and can be distinguished from Lime Citrine under a microscope or through testing. In ancient times, Amethyst was thought to ward off intoxication. This quartz even derives its name from the Greek word for "not drunk" or "not intoxicated." For this reason, it was often used to make wine goblets. History proves that the overindulgent wine drinkers were mistaken about the sobering effects of this quartz and suffered the natural consequences of drinking too much.
Though not to stay sober, the priests in ancient Israel wore breastplates decorated with various stones, including this form of quartz. "And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row. And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings." (Exodus 28:17-20) Prasiolite in particular was shrouded in mystique. It was thought to link the soul and body. Green amethyst necklaces were sometimes worn to "attract" money, because the soul and body were united. Those of high rank, even royalty, wore them as a symbol of their opulent lifestyle. Though, history again suggests that green amethyst earrings were ornaments to be appreciated, but not guided by.
Due to the stone's rich history, rare beauty and tradition of high position, a green amethyst necklace would be a fabulous choice for an anniversary or birthday present. Green amethyst earrings will often include diamonds or pearls in an attempt to highlight its shine and beauty. The Vermarine gem is hard enough to be set in any metal or alloy, however white gold and silver seem to complement the lime coloring far better than yellow gold. In jewelry that showcases Lime Citrine, the stone is often cut in briolettes. Briolettes are tear-shaped stones or cylindrical pendants. The jeweler cuts the Vermarine briolettes in such a way as to make all the facets triangular. This increases the glistening effect of the facets and creates a unique cut for a one-of-a-kind gemstone. Often times, green amethyst necklaces and other Vermarine jewelry will feature a large number of briolettes, measuring from 7 to 9 mm, all dangling amongst silver chains, lines of diamonds or grouped by themselves. The celery-colored tear drops dangling from an earlobe are so striking in their uniqueness that they garner a considerable amount of praise.
As with all macro crystalline quartz, the owner of a Prasiolite piece should take care to keep the gemstones out of extended direct heat and friction. Though rare, green amethyst necklaces and earrings can fade in tone, or the color can change slightly from repeated exposure to heat and pressure. For this reason, Vermarine should be removed while sunbathing, though showering and cooking pose no danger of damage to the stone. With care, the recipient of a green amethyst necklace or other accessories can have a unique piece in their collection that will attract attention for years to come.
Green Amethyst Necklace
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