Australian Chrysoprase 2x3mm Faceted Rondelle AAA Grade - 15-16 Inch 8x5mm The addition of the rhodium

The addition of the rhodium plating not only protects these from oxidation but also highlights the Widmanstätten pattern

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Stabilized turquoise is the contemporary version of waxing

a phenomenon that occurs when light hits the chips of silica inside the gemstone and a rainbow of different colors refract inside the stone

The different species are pyrope

Australian Chrysoprase 2x3mm Faceted Rondelle AAA Grade - 15-16 Inch 8x5mm The addition of the rhodiumChrysoprase is a bright apple green, translucent stone, whose color often caused ancient jewelers to confuse it with Emerald. A cryptocrystalline Chalcedony, its brilliant color comes from the presence of very small inclusions of Nickel compounds, as opposed to the presence of Chromium which creates Emeralds green color. Chrysoprase is believed to balance the heart chakra and help one understand their needs and emotions.