Amazonite
At first glance, Amazonite can often be mistaken for Turquoise or Chrysoprase but is a beautiful and much loved gemstone in its own right! Revered by the ancient Egyptians along with Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian, Amazonite was a distinguishing feature in the opulent decorations of the pharaoh's tombs. Amazonite's beautiful tropical water shades have long been regarded as a good luck charm. Named for the Amazon River, it is said to have soothing, calming properties and is loved by crystal healers as a stone of tranquillity.
Sterling Silver 925%
Why do silversmiths use 925%? Measured in parts per thousand, pure silver (999%) is too soft so silversmiths mix it with other metals to make it it harder. The purer the metal, the higher the polish, but it is a lot softer (thus less durable). The harder the metal is, the more hard wearing the jewellery is, but it will also tarnish easier as it has less silver content. Therefore, the silver industry set a standard percentage content for fine silver (925); what we know as "sterling silver". At Two Skies our silversmiths use 925 (sterling) silver for ring shafts and moving parts, and a very high 950% on our stones settings, which enables us to get a strong jewellery item with a beautiful and secure stone setting, without any gluing. Each piece of our jewellery is hand stamped with our Two Skies Hallmark alongside the recognised industry 925 Hallmark.
