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 (Japan; Freshwater) – Pearls have been desired around the world for more than 4,000 years and 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. In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured a pearl for the very first time in Japan and in the early 1900s, pearls became a symbol of the Divine Nine Sororities and the inner strength and resilience needed for college-educated Black women to challenge discrimination. Today, Pearl is one of June’s birthstones and given as 3rd and 30th anniversary gifts.
Sterling Silver – Silver is considered a precious metal and, because of its durability, a tangible representation of lasting love and family bonds. It is also believed to strengthen emotional, mental, and physical well-being by promoting inner peace, alleviating stress and anxiety, and warding off negative energy. Wearing or carrying sterling silver serves as a personal talisman, enhancing one's inner strength and resilience. Silver is given as a 25th anniversary gift.