One of a Kind Handmade Old Stock Holly Blue Chalcedony Cab Pendant 925 Silver Necklace 24 In. I set this Old Stock Cabochon from my Grandpa’s Collection (1960’s). Pendant setting & Chain 925 Sterling Silver. 7.01 Grams total. Holly Blue 12 cts. 19x12x7 mm.

Chalcedony is a large mineral family that includes all of the Agates and Jaspers as well as opaque Quartz in every color of the rainbow. But, in antiquity, the name Chalcedony referred to a specific translucent mineral whose color ranged from milky-white to pale blue. The name Chalcedony is believed to come from the ancient seaport of Chacedon, which today is a district in modern Istanbul, Turkey.

The earliest reference to Chalcedony dates back to the Byzantine Era and states, “The stone Chalcedony is bored in iron: he who wears it conquers.” A poem written around the same time described the stone as one which, “shines with a faint paleness. It comes between the hyacinth and the beryl. Anyone who carry it will, it is said, be successful in lawsuits.” From the medieval period onward, lapidaries linked Chalcedony to the weather and stated that it could offer protection from storms, both natural ones and those found in the heat of battle.

Medical texts prescribed Chalcedony to strengthen the eyes and treat eye diseases, to increase lactation in new mothers, as well as a cure for depression. It was specifically suggested that Chalcedony be worn as a bead and strung on donkey’s hair for best results, regardless of what specific protection, healing or good luck, was desired from the stone! When studying Chalcedony, it is beneficial to also explore donkey as a totem animal. Donkeys are hardworking, intelligent, and patient. They can be stubborn and resistant to change, but they are willing to serve others and work for the greater good. They thrive when offered kindness and humbly keep their faith in a better tomorrow.

Natural blue stones are relatively rare, and in the case of Blue Chalcedony each deposit has its own distinctive shade. As a result, many of the deposits have distinct names associated with them, such as Ellensburg Blue (found near Ellensburg, Washington USA), Holly Blue Agate (found near Holly, Oregon) and Mount Airy Blue Agate (found near Mount Airy, Nevada).

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