Chrysoprase Jewelry Collection - FAQ
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Is chrysoprase the same as emerald?
No. Chrysoprase is a chalcedony (quartz family) with a softer apple-green color from nickel. Emerald is a beryl mineral with a deeper green from chromium. Both are May birthstones, but they are different gemstones with different properties and price points.
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What is the price range for chrysoprase jewelry?
Chrysoprase jewelry starts at $20 for charms, with necklaces and earrings from $95. All pieces are handcrafted in Colorado using gold-fill, sterling silver, or 14K gold. Orders over $150 ship free.
Chrysoprase Jewelry
Our chrysoprase jewelry collection features necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and charms handcrafted in Colorado in gold-fill, recycled sterling silver, and 14K gold. Chrysoprase is May's alternative birthstone — a chalcedony variety (quartz family) with a distinctive apple-green color from trace nickel, rated 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Starting at $20. Free shipping on orders over $150.
For the full May birthstone story, visit the May Birthstone Jewelry hub or the Chrysoprase Jewelry stone page.