Chrysoprase Magatama — Japanese Heart Chakra Talisman

The Magatama is one of Japan's oldest talisman shapes, a curved comma-like form carried since ancient times for protection and good fortune. This one is carved from natural chrysoprase, a vivid apple-green stone long associated with the heart chakra, pairing an ancient design with a crystal known for love, compassion, and quiet abundance.

So what is chrysoprase actually good for? It's most often reached for during emotional healing, when someone wants to release old resentment or grief and make room for self-love and connection instead. Its green colour also carries a strong association with prosperity and growth, so it's a favourite for anyone setting intentions around abundance as much as matters of the heart.

A closer look

The name itself hints at that colour story. Chrysoprase comes from the Greek words for "gold" and "leek," a nod to its golden-green glow, and unlike many green stones its colour comes from trace nickel rather than the chromium that colours emerald. Natural, undyed chrysoprase like this carries a soft, slightly milky quality that's part of what gives it such a distinctive glow next to other green crystals.

• Stone: Chrysoprase
• Form: Magatama, available in small, medium, and large
• Colour: Vivid apple-green, natural and undyed
• Chakra: Heart
• Tradition: Japanese magatama talisman

Wearing your magatama

Traditionally worn or carried as a personal talisman, a magatama works well threaded onto a cord as a pendant or simply kept close in a pocket or on an altar. Chrysoprase can fade slightly with prolonged strong sunlight, so keep it out of direct sun for long stretches, and clean it gently with a soft cloth rather than harsh chemicals.

Please note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.