PCustom Cut Polished & Wire Wrapped Seraphenite (Angel Stone) Set Necklace/Pendant & Earrings in Sterling Silver .935
Overall size: Necklace: 1 13/16 x 7/16 inches or 46mm x 17mm Earrings: 1 13/16 x 7/16 inches or 31mm x 12mm
Seraphinite is a form of clinochlore, a member of the chlorite group. It is only found in the Lake Baikal region of eastern Siberia. Seraphinite acquired its name after Seraphim, the biblical highest order of angels, because of its shimmery, feather-like appearance.
Seraphinite Properties
The mica inclusions give the stone wonderful chatoyancy. The inclusions grow at different lengths, the longer ones give that feather appearance. Other times you get shorter growth patterns in rows that give the mystic forest appearance. The radial growth patterns in this stone are more highly sought after and make for beautiful designs in cabochons.
Finding Seraphinite
Although seraphinite is getting rather scarce to find, it is still available for sale at shows and online. Most of the time you can easily see what you’re getting, as the patterns will be quite visible on the outside. If you are looking for certain patterns and a higher grade, buying pre-cut slabs is the way to go. If you have never cut seraphinite before, know there are some pitfalls with this material. It’s soft and can easily break in the trimming or cabbing process. It also has varying hardnesses, so it can tend to undercut, as well as easily chip on the edges.
Myths and Lore: Often referred to as "an angel stone" due to its feathery look and strong Air to Earth qualities, Seraphinite is said to help facilitate contact and communication with the angels of the highest level. Some facts about Seraphinite The trade name of Seraphinite is clinochlore, which also belongs to the chlorite group of minerals. Holding a piece of Seraphinite during the meditation process helps a person to contact the Goddess of wisdom and communicate with her.