Rhodochrosite in Silver -- Journey

Journey

Rhodochrosite in silver. 

This adorable piece measures 24 x 22 mm.
She has .925 sterling silver wire housing her. 
Her overall dimensions are 47 x 25 mm (Approx. 1 & 7/8" x 1"). 

Rhodocrosite is an elegant pink and white stone called the "stone of love and balance". It balances and enhances love on all levels. It allows fuller love to enter one's life, in part by calming excessive passions. Promotes smooth energy flow, emotional expressiveness, kindness, tolerance, compassion and self-love. Rhodochrosite derives its name from the Greek rhodos, meaning rose and khros meaning color. The rhodochrosite has formed in stalagmites in the silver mines of the Incas since they were abandoned in the 13th century. Other deposits are in Chile, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and the U.S. In 2002, Rhodochrosite was designated as the state mineral of Colorado.