Sylanna

Pendant with Chrysoprase.

4 x 4 cm

Chrysoprase is a green colored translucent variety of the mineral chalcedony. Of all the varieties of chalcedony, this precious stone is the most valued. The name comes from the Greek (chrysos = golden, prasinos = green). Similar to other varieties of chalcedony, chrysoprase also forms near the earth's surface at relatively low temperatures (about 120 °C). The typical apple-green color (which varies from yellow-green to grass green) is caused by hydrous silicates (or oxides) of nickel (e.g. kerolite, pimelite). Chrysoprase was already used by the Greeks and Romans. It achieved considerable popularity especially in the 14th century, when Charles IV. to decorate the St. Wenceslas chapel in Hradčany and also the chapel in Karlštejn. Chrysoprase uplifts emotions and provides hope, calms, brings pleasure, success in new ventures and new friends. Attracts money, removes envy, selfishness, tension and stress. It helps to forgive, accept oneself and others, drives away anxiety, is an amulet against nightmares, gives a feeling of safety, trust and security, protects.

The construction of the jewelry is handmade from surgical steel and the connecting material is an alloy of tin and silver. The jewelry is then treated in the same way as silver - we polish it once in a while. The more the jewelry is worn the better, it polishes itself on the wearer's clothes, skin, etc. The metal is permanent and does not contain nickel or heavy metals. The jewelry can be worn constantly even in the water, but after that it is good to dry it and treat it more often. The jewelry is suspended on a braided cotton string and secured with an enlarging knot.