Necklace Details
Peridot (Arizona; rare) – Arizona is home to the world’s largest Peridot deposit, located near the town of Peridot in what is now the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. It is extracted from the Peridot Mesa with hand tools exclusively by San Carlos Apache Tribe residents of the reservation. Peridot, like diamond, is one of only two gemstones found deep within the earth; it is surfaced by volcanic activity. Called the ‘gem of the sun’ by Ancient Egyptians, this vibrant green gem has symbolized life, been used to ward off negative energy, evil spirits, and bad dreams, and is considered sacred by the Apache Tribe due to its power to heal the land. Peridot is one of August’s birthstones and given as a 16th anniversary gift.
Pearl (Baroque) – Baroque Pearls are elaborately shaped; these non-round pearls were first used in jewelry during the Baroque Era (1600-1750) hence their name, which also doubles as a reference to the luxuriant art and architecture of the period. The world’s most expensive pearl is Baroque; it weighs 75 pounds and is valued at $100 million. Pearls are associated with the moon, wisdom, and love. Formed when a mollusk slowly coats an irritant with thousands of layers of nacre, the iridescent material responsible for pearl’s lustrous shine and organic shape, Pearls are the only gem that comes from a living creature. Today, Pearl is one of June’s birthstones and given as 3rd and 30th anniversary gifts.
22K Gold Vermeil (India) – 22K gold has a bright yellow hue and balances beauty with strength and resilience. Gold has been revered and coveted since ancient times, worn by royalty, and associated with the divine and sacred. This fine metal has long been connected with alchemy and reminds us of our innate potential for transformation and enlightenment. Gold is given as a 50th anniversary gift.