Faceted Chrysoprase Long Necklace

Our Faceted Chrysoprase Long Necklace is a rare and luminous composition of one of the most coveted green gemstones in the world, personally sourced and designed by Jean Marie, founder of Pax Philomena. Chrysoprase, the most prized variety of chalcedony, is distinguished by its vibrant green color created by natural traces of nickel within the stone—a tone long admired for its depth, vitality, and unusual softness of light.

The stone has a remarkable history. Chrysoprase was treasured in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, where it was believed to carry protective and restorative qualities. Its greatest prominence came in eighteenth-century Central Europe when rich deposits were discovered in Silesia, a historic region now largely within modern Poland. These mines produced chrysoprase of such extraordinary beauty that the stone became closely associated with European nobility. Frederick the Great of Prussia famously incorporated chrysoprase into architectural elements at his Sanssouci Palace, captivated by its vivid yet refined color.

While the historic European deposits are now largely depleted, the finest chrysoprase today is found in remote regions of Australia. Even there, deposits are limited and unpredictable, making high-quality material increasingly difficult to obtain. Stones with the clarity, translucency, and harmonious color seen in this necklace are especially rare.

Jean Marie personally selected these stones for their exceptional tone and balance, assembling a strand that reflects her enduring fascination with gemstones that carry both natural beauty and historical resonance. Each bead has been precisely faceted and hand-strung by skilled artisans, allowing the inherent character of the chrysoprase to remain the focal point.

Designed in an elongated silhouette, the necklace reflects Jean Marie’s signature approach to jewelry. Its generous length allows it to be worn long in a single graceful line or doubled , and even tripled, for a layered effect, echoing the elegant proportions seen in early twentieth-century jewelry. This versatility gives the piece both presence and ease.

Chrysoprase of this caliber is increasingly difficult to source, and strands of this length are rarely encountered. Personally chosen and designed by Jean Marie, this necklace stands as a distinctive and collectible expression of Pax Philomena’s philosophy: honoring exceptional natural materials and transforming them into pieces meant to be worn, admired, and passed down.

Length: 62"

Weight: 1.2 oz / 36 gr

Bead size: 3.3 mm - 4.4 mm

Made in India