{"title":"Chrysoprase","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysoprase: Meanings and Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysoprase is a captivating and highly valued gemstone, renowned as the second most valuable variety of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of quartz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.com\/gemstones\/chrysoprase\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its name is derived from the Greek words \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003echrysos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (χρυσός) meaning \"gold,\" and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprason\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (πράσινον) meaning \"leek,\" which together refer to its characteristic gold-flecked, leek-green color \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/chrysoprase\/52844591\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This distinctive apple-green to deep green hue is caused by trace amounts of nickel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Chrysoprase\u0026amp;oldid=86566\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.com\/gemstones\/chrysoprase\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts core meanings, steeped in ancient lore and modern metaphysical thought, revolve around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehappiness, prosperity, emotional balance, and self-expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It is often called the \"Stone of Venus\" or the \"Stone of Hope and Fortune\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Meanings and Symbolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHappiness, Joy, and Optimism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysoprase is most famously associated with bringing happiness and a positive outlook on life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolizes pure joy and the ability to find delight in the present moment. It is believed to lift the spirits, dispel melancholy and gloom, and infuse the wearer with a sense of optimism and cheerfulness. It encourages one to look on the bright side and approach life with a light heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProsperity, Abundance, and Good Fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout history, chrysoprase has been revered as a powerful talisman for attracting wealth and success \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolizes a flow of abundance and good luck. It is thought to draw prosperity, fortune, and success in business ventures. In ancient Greece, it was believed to ensure a happy marriage and good health, which are forms of prosperity in their own right \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This association with fortune and happiness has been cherished for centuries \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmotional Balance and Heart Healing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysoprase has a gentle, soothing energy that works to heal the heart and balance the emotions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolizes emotional equilibrium and inner peace. It is thought to help heal a broken heart by releasing old pain, anxiety, and fear, replacing them with calm and self-compassion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It encourages a balanced emotional state, allowing one to navigate life's ups and downs with greater resilience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-Expression and Courage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis stone empowers one to speak their truth and express their authentic self.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolizes the courage to be oneself. It is believed to foster self-expression, helping to articulate thoughts and feelings with clarity and confidence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It provides the courage to pursue one's passions and live a life true to one's own values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e5. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForgiveness and Compassion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy opening the heart, chrysoprase encourages forgiveness, both of oneself and others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It symbolizes compassion and the release of resentment. Its gentle energy helps to dissolve feelings of anger, jealousy, and bitterness, making it easier to understand others and foster harmonious relationships.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysoprase and the Chakras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysoprase's beautiful green energy resonates most powerfully with the heart, but it also has a subtle influence on the higher chakras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart Chakra (Anahata):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is its primary domain. Chrysoprase gently opens, soothes, and heals the heart chakra. It releases old emotional wounds, promotes self-love, and allows for the free flow of love, compassion, and joy. By balancing the heart, it creates a foundation of emotional well-being that supports all other aspects of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroat and Third Eye Chakras:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e By promoting self-expression and clarity, chrysoprase can also have a balancing effect on the Throat Chakra (communication). Its connection to truth and intuition can also gently support the Third Eye Chakra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory, Folklore, and Fascinating Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Civilizations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chrysoprase's rich history dates back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where it was used to make signets, seals, jewelry, and ornamental objects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Chrysoprase\u0026amp;oldid=86566\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was highly prized for its beauty and believed metaphysical properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Stone of Venus\":\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It was nicknamed the \"Stone of Venus\" and was associated with love, beauty, and harmony \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreek Legend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e According to Greek legend, chrysoprase guaranteed a happy marriage and good health. It was thought to strengthen eyesight, relieve rheumatism, and reduce blood pressure, and its power was said to be recharged by placing it out during the half-moon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedieval Bestiaries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In medieval times, the 12th-century Aberdeen Bestiary described chrysoprase as a stone from India, purple in color with gold marks, and associated it with the desire for heaven \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.abdn.ac.uk\/bestiary\/ms24\/f99v\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This early description, while not matching the modern stone, shows its long-standing symbolic importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18th Century Europe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chrysoprase first became widely popular in Europe after significant deposits were discovered in Poland in the 1700s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.com\/gemstones\/chrysoprase\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was used for decorative items, statues, and even as a luxurious feature on walls and columns in grand buildings like churches and palaces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt Deco Revival:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the 1920s, chrysoprase experienced a revival in Art Deco jewelry, which emulated pieces found in the Pharaoh's tomb \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Australian Jade\":\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality chrysoprase from Queensland, Australia, is sometimes referred to as \"Australian Jade\" due to its similarity to fine jadeite, and it is highly valued in Asian markets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%e7%bb%bf%e7%8e%89%e9%ab%93\/0?fromModule=lemma_inlink\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirthstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chrysoprase is one of the birthstones for the month of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its color can fade with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or heat, so it should be stored in a cool, dark place \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.com\/gemstones\/chrysoprase\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Due to its value, it is often imitated by dyed green agate or chalcedony, so purchase from a reputable source is advised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.com\/gemstones\/chrysoprase\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysoprase is a gemstone of joy, hope, and the heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It carries a gentle, uplifting energy that heals emotional wounds, attracts prosperity, and encourages us to express our true selves with courage and optimism. It is a stone for anyone seeking to bring more happiness, balance, and abundance into their life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysoprase: An Introduction (Concise)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrysoprase is a captivating and highly valued gemstone, renowned as the second most valuable variety of chalcedony (quartz) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.com\/gemstones\/chrysoprase\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its name comes from the Greek \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003echrysos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (gold) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprason\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (leek), referring to its beautiful apple-green to deep green color, which is caused by trace amounts of nickel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/chrysoprase\/52844591\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Stone of Venus\" or the \"Stone of Hope and Fortune,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chrysoprase is prized for its uplifting and heart-centered energy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is believed to bring happiness, attract prosperity, and heal a broken heart by promoting emotional balance and self-compassion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It also encourages self-expression and the courage to live authentically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysically, Chrysoprase is strongly connected to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it gently opens, soothes, and heals, allowing for the free flow of love, joy, and inner peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevered since ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, it has been used for jewelry, seals, and carvings for millennia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cameo.mfa.org\/index.php?title=Chrysoprase\u0026amp;oldid=86566\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It became popular in Europe after 18th-century Polish discoveries and experienced an Art Deco revival in the 1920s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.com\/gemstones\/chrysoprase\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Today, high-quality material from Australia, known as \"Australian Jade,\" is especially prized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worthpoint.com\/dictionary\/p\/natural-history\/-semi-precious\/chrysoprase-gemstone\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jewellermagazine.com\/Article\/8742\/Chrysoprase?m=%7b%7bEncryptedMailoutMemberID%7d%7d\u0026amp;utm_campaign=%e2%80%a2+OUT+NOW!+%5bMAR+16%5d++-+March+Issue\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%e7%bb%bf%e7%8e%89%e9%ab%93\/0?fromModule=lemma_inlink\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a birthstone for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2593\/7954\/collections\/Chrysoprase_2.jpg?v=1771685630","url":"https:\/\/sevenstonejewelry.com\/collections\/chrysoprase.oembed","provider":"SEVENSTONE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}