Chrysoprase is one of the rarest and most prized of the green chalcedony family — a soft, almost luminous apple-green that historically came from Australia, where the world's finest stones are still mined today. Long known as the "stone of joy", chrysoprase was carried by Alexander the Great into battle and worn through history as a charm of hope, optimism and good fortune. It's connected to the heart chakra and traditionally worn for emotional healing, gentle growth and the steady arrival of better days.
Chrysoprase is sometimes confused with jade and aventurine — all three are green stones — but the difference is in the shade. Chrysoprase is a brighter, almost translucent apple-green; jade tends to be deeper and more muted; aventurine has tiny shimmering flecks. If you're drawn to the brightest, freshest green of the three, chrysoprase is the one.
Wrap a tape measure around the widest part of your hand (knuckles to opposite side, thumb tucked in). If it's under 23cm, the bracelet will fit comfortably.
