Namibia AB pietersite bracelet (10mm balls)

Pietersite is actually an aggregate of several minerals, such as hawk's eye, tiger's eye, bronzite, and crocidolite. As a reminder, an aggregate is a heterogeneous assembly of substances or elements that adhere firmly to each other.

This stone belongs to the large family of fibrous quartz. It has dark, cool colors that contrast with striated, shimmering reflections caused by the presence of crocidolite.

The presence of all these random inclusions within the stone makes each specimen completely unique. The inclusions can vary in color, from brown to yellow, or even gray-blue in the case of oxidation.

Pietersite originated in the 20th century. It was discovered in 1962 in Namibia, southwest Africa. A few years later, in 1993 to be precise, another pietersite deposit was discovered in the Chinese province of Henan.

The Namibian and Chinese deposits are currently the only two known production sites in the world. However, the Namibian deposit is beginning to be depleted, and its yield is decreasing over the years. This decline in production is making Namibian pietersite increasingly valuable.

The etymology of the name pietersite comes from the name of its discoverer: Sidney Pieters, an Australian geologist. It is noteworthy that many stones have been named in honor of their discoverers. This is the case for morganite, kunzite, with the suffix -ite, and many others.

The price of pietersite continues to rise due to the rarity of these deposits, which are also rapidly depleting. However, it is still affordable compared to precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, or rubies.

It's worth noting that some multi-carat cabochons can fetch prices of €200 to €300. These are usually AAA-quality cabochons from Namibia. Their prices are likely to skyrocket in the coming years.

Pietersite can be used in the making of handcrafted jewelry for €20 to €50 each or in jewelry with much higher prices, reaching up to €200 for a simple ring.

The commercialization of this stone only began during the 20th century. This stone is of interest mainly to jewelers, collectors, and lithotherapy enthusiasts. It has a high hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale. In comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10 on this same scale.

Its main deposits are therefore in China, Namibia, South Africa, etc.

Pietersite is a mineral aggregate and therefore possesses powerful virtues and energies. It is a stone of balance between the perception of real needs and aspirations.

This stone allows one to free oneself from trauma and emotional wounds caused by contact with perverse, narcissistic or domineering people.

It develops a sense of well-being and helps one move forward in life. It teaches the importance of being, not appearing.

It is a positive, motivating, and stimulating stone. It wards off negative influences, dark thoughts, and anxiety. It helps improve self-confidence and self-esteem. At the same time, it frees one from susceptibility and inferiority complexes.

Pietersite promotes imagination, creativity, and critical thinking. It helps foster calm dialogue with a fluid and harmonious voice. Thus, it encourages greater eloquence. It is also known to enhance listening skills.

This stone allows its wearer to face the most complex difficulties and problems. It brings strength and determination to those who wish to achieve their goals.

It helps maintain control of the situation during changes or new beginnings. It removes the stress of the unknown, restores confidence, and combats uncertainty and indecision.