EFFY Pietersite Pendant in Sterling Silver

Born in the heat of molten lava, peridot’s history stretches beyond the earth to the solar system. Tiny crystals of peridot have been found in 4.5-billion-year-old meteorites and comet dust. August’s birthstone forms in volcanic areas like the island of Hawaii, where an entire beach has sand made of grains of peridot, which is said to be the tears of goddess Pele. Unlike most gems which are colored by trace elements, peridot’s color is intrinsically lime green and utterly distinctive, like a squeeze of fresh lime that adds a tangy freshness to your jewelry collection.

Cool and elegant, silver is the whitest and most reflective precious metal. The ancient Incas called it “the tears of the moon.” Silver also has natural antibacterial properties: babies are given silver spoons to keep them healthy. Sterling silver is a combination of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper that’s named after the British Pound Sterling. To keep your silver shining, polish away the dark oxide that forms on its surface over time.

Since 1979, Effy Hematian has been designing some of the world’s most distinctive jewelry. Every design begins with a vision which takes shape in a hand sketch. As a professionally trained engineer, Effy has a passion for exquisite workmanship that is evident in the exceptional quality of each piece of Effy jewelry. The quality is so remarkable, Effy stands behind it with a limited lifetime warranty. Wearing jewelry by Effy, it’s you that sparkles.