Large faceted Amazonite stone hangs on textured, hammered 14K gold filled links. Necklace measures 17.5" L A stone of courage; Amazonite balances feminine energy and promotes kindness and practicality. It helps balance the emotions and gives physical stamina. A soothing and calming stone, it aids us in releasing worries and fears so that we may communicate from the heart and break through our boundaries. Amazonite is a stone that was used extensively by the Egyptians and is said to be named after the Amazon women warriors. There is some archaeological evidence that suggests the Amazonians were a matriarchal society during the Bronze Age. The Brazilian legend holds that the people of the Amazon region gave green stones to the men who visited them. Each item is hand-made and may differ slightly from the photograph. Contact me for custom order info - this item can be made in a number of different stones, lengths, or silver instead of gold. Feel free to contact me with requests.