{"product_id":"russian-amazonite-pendant-necklace-sterling-silver-for-women-347223451","title":"Russian Amazonite Pendant — Sterling Silver Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eRussian amazonite pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sterling silver chain, cut from high-grade material with the vivid blue-green colour Russian material is particularly known for. This is genuine sterling silver throughout, not plated, and the amazonite itself is untreated and undyed. Amazonite is often called the \u003cstrong\u003ePeacemaker Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e, tied to \u003cstrong\u003etruth\u003c\/strong\u003e, honest \u003cstrong\u003ecommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e, and calm at the \u003cstrong\u003eheart chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy does Russian amazonite specifically have such a reputation? The Ilmen Mountains near Chelyabinsk have been one of the most celebrated amazonite localities for a very long time, historically producing some of the most saturated blue-green material found anywhere. Despite the name, amazonite has no real connection to the Amazon River at all, an old misidentification with jade that simply stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA closer look at this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmazonite is a blue-green variety of microcline, a common potassium feldspar, and the colour comes from trace lead within the crystal structure, with some research also pointing to a role for iron. It's genuinely rare in gem quality despite feldspar itself being one of the most abundant mineral groups on earth, which is part of why well-coloured amazonite has been prized since ancient Egypt, where it turns up in archaeological finds thousands of years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Russian amazonite, untreated, not dyed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ilmen Mountains region, Russia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver, not plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart, bringing other chakras into harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing your pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits everyday wear and layers easily with other necklaces. Take it off before showering, swimming, or applying lotion and perfume, since amazonite is a feldspar rather than a quartz and benefits from a bit more care around moisture and chemicals. A dry soft cloth for the stone and standard silver care for the chain will keep both looking their best for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: crystals are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Keep small pieces away from young children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crysmology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44897295008031,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/5810\/3327\/products\/il_fullxfull.4859664510_7u6z_d20e87a0-9d38-4b46-bf63-92fcaa384b0e.jpg?v=1682820590","url":"https:\/\/crysmology.com\/en-de\/products\/russian-amazonite-pendant-necklace-sterling-silver-for-women-347223451","provider":"Crysmology","version":"1.0","type":"link"}