Verde was created using the mixed faceted gemstones of the shortest strand as my inspiration. I love the blend of greens, grays, yellows and clear gem colors. It's soothing and makes me think of wishing everyone Good Luck! I also used Citrine Quartz saucers, faceted Peridot rounds and 2 hues and shapes of Green Onyx. Verde is finished with Delica Glass spacer beads and a Silver filled toggle clasp. The shortest strand is 15 3/4 inches long and the longest is19 inches long. It can be lengthened if you need the shorter strand longer!

loveandlightschool.com says, "Citrine is known as the “Merchant’s Stone,” because it is associated with success and prosperity. Older references are rare because it was confused with topaz until relatively recent times, but this use has been consistent. Citrine has historically been used to aid ailments of the digestive system."

charmsoflight.com states, "Clear Quartz is known as the "master healer" and will amplify energy and thought, as well as the effect of other crystals. It absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy. Clear Quartz draws off negative energy of all kinds, neutralising background radiation, including electromagnetic smog or petrochemical emanations. It balances and revitalises the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual planes. Cleanses and enhances the organs and subtle bodies and acts as a deep soul cleanser, connecting the physical dimension with the mind. Clear Quartz enhances psychic abilities. It aids concentration and unlocks memory. Stimulates the immune system and brings the body into balance. Clear Quartz (Crystal Quartz, Rock Crystal) harmonises all the chakras and aligns the subtle bodies."

"Onyx gives strength. It promotes vigour, steadfastness and stamina. Imparts self-confidence, helping you to be at ease in your surroundings. Onyx banishes grief, enhances self-control and stimulates the power of wise decision-making. It encourages happiness and good fortune. Onyx treats disorders of the bones, bone marrow and blood. It is beneficial for teeth and the feet."

I also learned online that, "Gray Moonstone is said to have many intuitive and emotional properties. This Gemstone helps tap into the more gentle qualities of Love and Peace, especially if the person has had to close up their emotions for survival. Gray Moonstone helps bring out an emphatic response, bringing feeling back to those who've been numb."

According to firemountaingems.com, "Peridot, the birthstone for the month of August, is also given in celebration of the 16th year of marriage. Known as the stone of compassion, peridot is believed to bring good health, restful sleep and peace to relationships by balancing emotions and mind. This friendly bright green stone also has the uncanny ability to inspire eloquence and creativity; it also brings delight and good cheer. It attracts love and calms anger by giving renewal to all things."

Peridot is the birthstone for those born in August.