Custom Wire Wrapped Amazonite Amelia County VA Necklace/Pendant Sterling Silver
Custom Wire Wrapped Amazonite Amelia County VA Necklace/Pendant Sterling Silver
Custom Wire Wrapped Amazonite Amelia County VA Necklace/Pendant Sterling Silver
Custom Wire Wrapped Amazonite Amelia County VA Necklace/Pendant Sterling Silver
Custom Wire Wrapped Amazonite Amelia County VA Necklace/Pendant Sterling Silver
Custom Wire Wrapped Amazonite Amelia County VA Necklace/Pendant Sterling Silver
Custom Wire Wrapped Amazonite Amelia County VA Necklace/Pendant Sterling Silver

Custom Wire Wrapped Amazonite Amelia County VA Necklace/Pendant Sterling Silver

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Custom cut and polished Amazonite cabochon from Morefield Mine Amelia County Virginia and wire wrapped in sterling silver wire

size 44mm x 16mm or 1 3/4 inches x 5/8 inches.

http://www.morefieldgemmine.com/ Bob and I both went out to the mine to collect these stones..

Amazonite is a gem variety of microcline feldspar and is usually polished as a cabochon. It displays a schiller of light which is caused by inclusions. Schiller is a lustrous reflection from planes in a mineral grain and is similar to what is more commonly known as iridescence. The schiller is caused by a feature of the stone's crystal structure. Orthoclase feldspar and albite are present in close association, arranged in layers. This causes an interference effect of light.

Amazonite is found in the United States, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Russia, Australia, Namibia. Amazonite is usually light green to blue-green, mottled and sometimes contains light striations. 

Folklore, Legend, and Healing Properties:

Enhances creative expression, aligns astral bodies, unity with life. Improves self worth. Amazonite is considered a soothing stone that offers confidence and works on the throat chakra. It is called the "hope stone" because it inspires confidence and hope. One source says it is useful to activate lazy teenagers. smile

A semi-opaque stone that was used extensively by the Egyptians it is called the stone of courage and is said to be named after the Amazon women warriors. Some archaeological evidence suggests that the Amazonians were a matriarchal society during the Bronze Age.

Another legend says the name Amazonite comes from the belief that it was found in the Amazon river.