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Chrysoprase is a distinct gemstone quality variety of chalcedony quartz. Chrysoprase is desired for its solid and vivid green color, which is reminiscent of the finest quality jade.
Chrysoprase, like all other varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz, is composed of crystals that are too fine to be seen as distinct particles, even under magnification.
Chrysoprase deposits can be found in locations all around the world. Some of the most important sources include Australia, Brazil, Germany, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, India, Kazakhstan and the United States (Arizona, Oregon and California). These particular Chrysoprase gemstones were mined in Tanzania.
This necklace also features fine silver beads that have been handcrafted by the Karen Hill Tribe of Northern Thailand. These skilled artisans use traditional methods of metalsmithing that have been handed down from generation-to-generation. The silver content of these beads is 97-99% pure silver, sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver.