Chalcedony is a semi-transparent mineral that occurs in a wide variety of colors. Two of the most common variations of Chalcedony are pink and aqua blue. Chalcedony stones look great with both silver and gold metals. When designing with Chalcedony beads or pendants, use your intuition to choose the best gemstones for the unique color of your piece.

This stone has a rich history among early civilizations, with archaeologists finding Chalcedony artifacts dated as far back as 1800 BCE. Chalcedony was named after the ancient town of Chalcedon in the Byzantine Empire where this stone was very popular in carvings and jewelry. Metaphysically, Chalcedony is believed to hold healing properties that alleviate stress and self-doubt for increased mental clarity. Chalcedony is also used as a good luck symbol during high pressure situations like interviews and performances.