Peridot Quartz Butterfly Bracelet, 6mm

Peridot and clear quartz. The August stone alternating with bright quartz rounds.

Butterfly charm. The transformation emblem in miniature.

6mm on stretch cord. Substantial beads, easy fit, made for stacking.

• Stones: natural peridot and clear quartz, 6mm beads; butterfly charm; stretch cord
• Bead shades vary naturally, as real stone does
• August birthstone; SKU: JB6PERB

Modern crystal practice files peridot at the heart, Judy Hall's placement, with a register of renewal and warmth, and clear quartz as the tradition's amplifier and all-rounder, the stone kept beside every other stone. The butterfly needs no encyclopedia: metamorphosis has meant transformation in nearly every culture that watched a caterpillar disappear and something winged return. Worn together the piece makes a small, legible statement about change undertaken kindly. The bracelet promises nothing on its own; it wears the meanings while the wearer does the changing, which is jewelry's honest half of the bargain.

1. Wear it alone or stacked; 6mm beads hold their own in a stack.
2. Roll it on and off to spare the stretch cord.
3. Keep perfume, lotion, and showers away from the beads.
4. Wipe with a soft dry cloth and store flat.

• Peridot Bracelet, 3-4mm: the dainty strand beneath this one in a stack.
• Peridot Chip Necklace, 32 Inches: the long green strand above.
• Peridot Untumbled Stones, 1 lb: the raw stone for the altar dish.

What does the butterfly stand for?

Transformation, the emblem's meaning nearly everywhere: change completed and worn lightly.

Are the stones natural?

Yes, natural peridot and clear quartz; shades vary bead to bead as honest stone does.

How do I care for it?

Roll it on and off, keep it dry and perfume-free, and wipe with a soft cloth.