AMA-B-01 Origin: Brazil Grade: AB Dimensions: 05-10g - Approximately 15-25mm 10-20g - 25-35mm 20-30g - 35-45mm 30-40g - 45-55mm Origin: Brazil Grade: A+ = high Raw amazonite stone from Brazil Sold individually Weight from 5-10g to 20-30g Shapes and colors may vary from one stone to another. Amazonite owes its name to the river, as it is said to have been discovered in large quantities in a river in the Amazon. However, studies have shown that there was confusion with another stone. On the other hand, it has been established that amazonite is one of the gemstones used for thousands of years. Countless pieces of jewelry dating back to the Neolithic era have been made with this stone and found in Jordan. Since antiquity, we find traces of this stone in Mesopotamia, India, Egypt, Sudan, etc. In Mesopotamia, this stone was attributed to Tiamat, goddess of salt waters, oceans, and chaos. According to Babylonian mythology, this goddess is at the origin of creation. Following her union with the god of fresh waters, she gave birth to the first gods. In Egypt, amazonite was used to make jewelry and amulets. It was used in jewelry and was even found in Tutankhamun's tomb on a scarab-shaped ring. This stone was used in rituals to protect the souls of the dead. Moreover, the Egyptians used it for its virtues, notably as a powerful antidote against insect or snake bites. Part of the writings of the Book of the Dead was engraved on amazonite. Among the Navajo Indians in North America, this stone honored the goddess Estsanatlehi, the origin of the creation of Man. It also has protective functions. It is sometimes called the Earth Goddess. Throughout the year, her appearance changes with the seasons. She goes from youth to maturity and from maturity to old age. Every winter, she is very weakened and regains all her vitality in the spring. Another legend from Greek mythology tells that this stone was named amazonite to pay tribute to the Amazon warriors and their courage. They wore shields adorned with this stone to protect them and give them strength. Thus, the Greeks also adorned their shields with amazonite to obtain protection, courage, and strength. Research has shown that this stone was mainly spread in the Sahara region. About 8,000 years before BC, this region was very green and welcoming. Archaeologists have therefore found traces of ancient amazonite deposits, and even remnants of workshops where craftsmen worked this stone.