This very charming and pretty gemstone necklace is handmade with an Aqua Blue Chalcedony and a Mother of Pearl bead and Sterling Silver.

LENGTH OF CHAIN: 1.50 inches

LENGTH: 18 inches

CLASP OF CHAIN: Spring ring

MATERIAL: 925 Sterling Silver, Mother of Pearls

GEMSTONES: Mother of Pearls, Chalcedony Gemstones

GEMSTONE WEIGHT: 9 Carats total

GEMSTONE SIZE: Blue Chalcedony: 10 MM approx.

/ Mother of Pearl: 8.5 MM

TREATMENTS OF GEMS: Blue Chalcedony: Permanently Dyed / Mother of Pearl: Not treated

SHAPE / CUT OF GEMS: Blue Chalcedony: Pear-shaped Aqua Blue Chalcedony / Mother of Pearl: Round disc

GEMSTONE COLOR: Blue Chalcedony: Aquamarine light pastel blue gemstones / Mother of Pearl: Multi color

BIRTHSTONES: Mother of Pearl is an alternative birthstone for the month of June / Chalcedony is an alternative birthstone for the month of May

MORE ABOUT THE GEMSTONES: Mother of Pearls are sourced mainly from Pearl Oysters found in tropical seas. Freshwater Pearl Mussels that abound in rivers in the US, Asia and Europe and the Abalone native to Japan, California and other Pacific regions. Many varieties of Chalcedony such as Jaspers and Agates are found in different parts of Alaska.

FOLKLORE:

The lustrous lining of a shell where a Pearl can grow is known as Mother of Pearl, and is believed to attract prosperity. Chalcedony is treasured as a nurturing gemstone, the Chalcedony is believed to absorb negative energy and harmonize the body, mind, and the spirit, promoting joy.