Christmas star - moldavite with garnet
The charming decoration with natural garnets and green moldavite in the center resembles a poinsettia Christmas star. But, unlike the popular flower, this ring will adorn you not only in winter. Czech minerals sparkle at any time of the year. The green meteorite moldavite, surrounded by a scattering of fire garnet, creates a stunning contrast. The stone is 3.5 mm in diameter, has a heterogeneous structure and grooves, which are evidence of the authenticity of the tektite. Eight red garnets accentuate the depth of the stone's color. The frame is 925/1000 sterling silver. The product weighs 1.9 grams - the perfect balance of reliability and sophistication. The ring can be worn every day. Rhodium plating protects the silver from darkening, the stones are highly durable, and the jewelry has a versatile design.
The Legend of the Christmas Star
Poinsettia is widely known for its unusual appearance. The bright red inflorescence with sharp leaves resembles a star. The Christmas flower was called because of the winter flowering time. Each year in the United States alone, sixty million varieties of plants are sold in six weeks. In Europe, poinsettia began to decorate temples in the 17th century, at the same time a touching legend appeared. The two poor children had nothing to bring to the church to decorate the altar. On the way, they broke the twigs of a bush and laid it at the feet of the infant Christ. At the same moment, they bloomed with beautiful red flowers. Since then, poinsettias have been blooming everywhere at Christmas, symbolizing the Star of Bethlehem and serving as a reminder of the shed blood of Jesus Christ.
How to choose moldavites and garnets
The Czech Republic is the only country that can boast of deposits of Moldavites and garnets, or, as they are called in their homeland, vltavins and pyropes. Minerals have become a real property of the nation. All tourists strive to bring home jewelry with cherished stones. The great demand for jewelry has given rise to many fakes. The first indicator of a stone's authenticity is its origin. Real minerals can only come from the Czech Republic. As for the Moldavites, it is the only known mineral whose origin is associated with the fall of meteorites. Therefore, its appearance differs from the jewelry we are accustomed to. The stone has an amphora structure, that is, shapeless. Because of this, it is difficult to process. Vltavin contains impurities of silicon, magnesium and iron, so it is translucent. A bright transparent stone with a perfectly polished surface is surely a fake.