Silver Necklace Freya - Semi-Precious Stones

The jewelry is made from 925 silver and rhodium plated for a uniform finish and enhanced resistance to oxidation. Hypoallergenic material, suitable for daily wear, with good durability under normal usage conditions.

Rose Quartz is the soft, pink variety of quartz.

According to modern research, its pink color doesn’t come from mere traces of metal, but from millions of microscopic mineral fibers trapped inside the crystal.

It typically forms in pegmatites, in compact, milky masses rather than clear crystals — hence its gentle, romantic look.

It is the quintessential “stone of love,” long revered as a heart talisman — from the Egyptians to the Romans.

Known as the “stone of unconditional love,” it has been worn to heal and open the heart.

Very rarely, some specimens reveal a six-rayed “star” that appears under light thanks to fine rutile needles within.

Shades range from barely tinted pink to a warm rose, often richer in specimens from Madagascar.

Most specimens come from Brazil, as well as Madagascar and India.

Associated with love, compassion, and emotional calm, rose quartz is cherished for the tenderness it conveys.

With a hardness of 7, it’s suitable for everyday wear, but its color can fade in strong sunlight, so it’s best kept away from prolonged heat.

Cleans easily with a soft cloth. Its delicate tone is beautifully showcased in 925 silver and rose gold.

Ruby and sapphire are, in fact, the same gemstone—corundum (aluminum oxide). The difference is chromium, which turns ruby a vivid red.

It forms in metamorphic and igneous rocks at high temperatures and pressures. The very chromium that gives its color creates tiny internal stresses in the crystal—which is why large, clean rubies are rarer than diamonds of the same size.

The most prized hues are called the poetic “pigeon’s blood”—an intense red with a faint bluish glow, seen in under 1% of rubies.

Long hailed as the “king of gemstones,” ruby was worn by warriors for courage and invulnerability; in many cultures it symbolized life itself, through the color of blood.

In 1957, Elizabeth Taylor received from her husband, Mike Todd, a legendary Cartier suite of Burmese rubies, which the actress considered her lucky stone.

Ruby remains a showstopping red-carpet gem today and a character-rich alternative to diamond for engagement rings.

Hues range from red-pink to a deep, fiery red. Color—not size—is what determines a ruby’s value.

The most renowned rubies come from the “Valley of Rubies” at Mogok in Burma, mined for over 800 years, as well as from Mozambique and Thailand.

Like sapphire, ruby can display asterism—rare star rubies show a six-rayed star in direct light.

Ruby symbolizes passion, vitality, and courage, and is July’s birthstone, associated with love and energy.

With a hardness of 9, it’s highly durable and suitable for everyday wear—just avoid hard knocks and sudden temperature changes.

Clean gently with a soft cloth. Its warm red looks beautiful in yellow gold, and also creates a striking contrast with 925 silver.

Amazonite is a blue-green variety of feldspar (microcline).

Its distinctive hue comes from trace amounts of lead in its structure.

It does have a weakness: two directions of perfect cleavage, which means it can split under a strong blow, so it should be set with care.

Its name is a small historical misnomer: it’s named after the Amazon River, yet it has never been found there.

Spanish explorers likely mistook another green stone from the region, and the name stuck.

By contrast, it was truly prized in ancient Egypt, appearing among Tutankhamun’s funerary treasures alongside lapis lazuli and carnelian.

Its color ranges from mint green to pale turquoise, sometimes with fine white veining.

It is sourced from Russia, the United States (Colorado, Virginia), Madagascar, and Brazil.

Associated with calm, balance, and self-expression, amazonite is said to help soothe the mind.

With a hardness of 6–6.5, it is moderately durable, but can scratch or chip upon impact.

It’s worth protecting it from shocks and chemicals. Its opaque-to-translucent appearance is beautifully brought out in 925 silver, especially in statement pieces.

Green Onyx is a chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz) wrapped in a lively, vivid green.

It's only fair to say: this color isn't natural — the pale base stone is dyed.

It's a traditional technique, perfected in major cutting centers like Idar-Oberstein; the intense, even green is the hallmark of this craft.

Chalcedony, the family it belongs to, has been used for thousands of years for cameos, seals, and amulets.

Green onyx is a modern variant, prized for its smooth, homogeneous look, which makes it popular in contemporary jewelry.

The color is a vibrant, glossy, consistent green that creates a fresh, elegant look.

Associated in various cultures with balance, prosperity, and positive energy, green onyx is said to bring calm and stability.

With a hardness close to 7, it's fairly durable, but may show fine fissures under strong impacts.

Harsh chemicals can affect its color, so it's best kept away from them and from impacts.

It cleans easily with a soft cloth. Its vivid green is beautifully showcased in 925 silver.