About this Gemstone
Chrysoprase is a stone of renewal and heart-centered clarity. With its fresh apple-green hue, it symbolizes openness, optimism, and trust in the natural flow of life. It brings light into one’s inner world, strengthens self-worth, and opens the mind to new possibilities.
Historical Background
Chrysoprase was highly valued in antiquity – cherished by the Greeks, Romans, and in Ancient Egypt. Alexander the Great is said to have worn it as a talisman. In the Middle Ages, it was considered a stone of celestial light and associated with the Archangel Raphael. It adorned royal jewelry and sacred art, seen as a symbol of divine wisdom and protection.
Effect & Meaning
Chrysoprase has a refreshing and uplifting effect – on both the heart and the spirit. It encourages compassion, emotional healing, and healthy self-confidence. In difficult times, it helps to let go of negative thoughts and refocus on what truly matters. Its influence is known to be calming, harmonizing, and gently invigorating.
Color Play & Structure
The color of chrysoprase ranges from delicate apple green to vivid emerald tones – sometimes cloudy, sometimes with even structure. Its luminous, occasionally glass-like surface makes it one of the most prized members of the chalcedony family. Each stone is a unique interplay of light, color, and mineral depth.
Design at Ciconiidae
Ciconiidae integrates chrysoprase as a precious detail into finely crafted leather – a symbol of new beginnings, courageous openness, and the strength of an authentic self.
ZODIAC SIGN
Cancer, Libra, Taurus, Sagittarius & Pisces.
Chrysoprase resonates especially with Cancer, Libra, Sagittarius, and Pisces. It enhances emotional balance, inner spaciousness, and trust in what is good.