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Material: Genuine Sterling Silver (925 silver, 92.5% silver content) |
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Stone(s): 2 genuine garnet, 2 genuine peridot, 2 genuine green quartz, 2 genuine quartz and 2 genuine amethyst |
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Overall Dimension of Each (including hooks): 1.0 x 1.0 x 0.25 inches |
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Back Type: Stud |
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Weight: 11.6 grams |
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Stamp/Mark: 925 |
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Origin: India |
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Serial Number: e25163 |
Amethyst is an extremely sought-after gem which has been valued by many civilizations since antiquity. A variety of vitreous quartz, amethyst often forms dramatic prismatic crystals which are often formed into jewelry without being cut. Brazil and Uruguay are common sources of high quality amethyst. In the early Christian church, amethyst was believed to guard against intoxication, hence its derivation from the Greek "amethustos," meaning "not drunk."
Deep red garnet is derived from a number of minerals, including pyrope and almandine. Popularized in Bohemia in the Czech Republic, garnet has been used in decoration and jewelry across Europe for many years. Its color is generally a dark burgundy, sometimes with a hint of orange, pink, or purple.
Spring green peridot is the gem variety of ovaline, a silicate mineral thought to be common in the upper mantle of Earth's crust. Peridot-grade ovaline is most abundant in Pakistan and other dry areas. Used as early as 1580 BC in Egypt, peridot is held as a symbol of the Sun.
