Courageous Chrysoprase - a podcast by Parle Jewelry Designs Jonathan and Brecken Farnsworth.

This week we're getting back to our roots and talking about a gemstone—chrysoprase. Its golden-green tone has a rich presence in history and folklore. We also explore its healing properties and its ability to be a beacon of courage through a time of change.

00:00:00 Social distancing
00:55:00 2020 has already had it's high and lows
06:38:00 What gemstone are we talking about?
06:58:00 The meaning of chrysoprase
07:37:00 Crystal structure
08:17:00 It’s colored by nickel
11:21:00 The finest color
12:13:00 This gemstone has a rich history
13:58:00 Storytime – negotiating a chrysoprase
14:47:50 First mention of it
15:07:00 Fun stories of chrysoprase
17:19:00 The stone of Venus
17:35:00 Healing/magical properties
18:20:00 To save those who were thieves, to be hung or beheaded
18:53:00 Romanian folklore
19:49:00 King Frederick VII
19:59:00 Saint Wenceslaus Chapel
20:32:00 Assist you to embrace your courage
21:15:00 Emotional balance

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