Andean opal donut 30mm gemstone necklace ~ including 1.5mm antique brown leather cord for knotting to desired length. This donut has very special natural inclusions and patterns Origin of Andean Opal: -Peru Polished: -Peru, in our production Size: -30mm - UFO shape (thicker in the middle - flatter outside) Grinding & polishing: -High gloss to 6000grit Why our products are special & by purchasing them we raise awareness of ethically pure crystals Highest quality & ethical mining This product comes from the most ethically sourced and highest quality production. We fight together for ethically correct minerals We support a company founded by a friend who worked for Greenpeace for 30 years and has now founded a company for clean mineral extraction. We do not sell cheap and unethical mass production from China & India In this world, many minerals are mined illegally, without protection, in a bloody, and corrupt manner. Conditions are often miserable from mining to polishing. There is widespread exploitation, and the profits often go to large corporations. Workers are poorly protected during mining, if it is even legal, and the pay is a sad joke. With the cooperation of our company in Peru, we ensure that we know: -Where our minerals come from, who mined them and under what conditions, who polished the product and how it was processed, that there is no long supply chain and that in the end we receive a specially tailored, high-quality product that is unique on the market. We hope you enjoy this product as it comes from ethically sourced production and the minerals were found and processed directly in Peru. The Andean opal, as its name suggests, originates from the Andes Mountains of Peru, has a hardness of 6 to 7, and belongs to the opal-quartz family. It occurs in pink, blue-green, brown, and white, with different colored stones being attributed different properties. The Incas and Aztecs already considered the stone to have a special meaning: an eye of the gods, left behind when they left this earth. From the perspective of these ancient tribes, it was a stone of hope, a reminder in times of war that humans, animals, and nature belong together in harmony. Even today, this stone is considered a protective and healing stone in Peru and is traditionally worn as jewelry. The pink Andean opal, in particular, is said to dispel depressive moods and anxieties. In addition, it promotes true love, but it also increases the desire for eroticism and sexuality. It imparts spontaneity and joie de vivre, helping one cope with everyday life in a good mood and thus better. Its physical effects include improved enzyme function, but it also helps prevent worm infestations, mites, and viral infections. It is generally known as a healing stone for the digestive system. Among other things, it relieves inflammation and discomfort in the stomach area, promotes metabolism, and strengthens the liver, especially when it has been damaged by toxins and alcohol. The green-blue or greenish stone, on the other hand, has calming properties, relieves mental blocks, strengthens memory, and helps maintain or regain calm, especially during exams. It also has a positive effect on the body. It is often used for lung complaints, as it alleviates allergic reactions in the lungs and bronchi. Generally speaking, it inhibits the body's tendency to react allergically to something. It is particularly effective against allergens such as animal hair, environmental toxins, and dust. The brown-white Andean opal combines the properties of the pink and the green-blue stone and also enhances their positive qualities when used together. The white stone, on the other hand, is said to have few special positive properties for humans, but it can be used to absorb the negative energies that have accumulated in the other Andean opals, thus purifying them without having to discharge them. Properties attributed to all Andean opals include strengthening one's own talents and expressiveness. It also improves inner contentment and allows one to react more calmly in stressful situations, as well as in relationships. The stones should be regularly cleaned and discharged with lukewarm, clear water. It's also important to regularly draw out negative energies. After cleaning, recharging them in a rock crystal tumbled stone is recommended to ensure the continued positive properties. We hope you enjoy browsing our shop. If you like what you see, we would be very happy if you would follow us here :) "A stone is the condensed history of the universe" ~Art of Nature Berlin~