Pinolith, or Austrian pinolith, is a very rare semi-precious stone. Named for its magnesite inclusions resembling white pine cones, pinolith (also known as pinolite), shows a matrix radiance ranging from gray to black. It comes from only one place in the world, Lower Tauern, a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps in Austria. This beautiful necklace sports two large pinolite gemstones, one large kite-shape and one oval stone (total 24.75 carats). Spaced around the pendant are three other natural gemstones--a 7mm x 5mm oval Madeira citrine, a 6mm x 4mm Rhodolite garnet and a round 3mm Chrome Diopside gemstone for a total carat weight of 26.15 ctw. The pendant is done in a unique swirl/floral design and features a bezel setting style that adds a touch of elegance to the piece. The pendant is made of high-quality 925 sterling silver, making it not only a stylish accessory but also a long-lasting one. It can be worn on any occasion and will complement most outfits. The neck chain is a quality Italian-made 20-inch cable chain with a secure spring ring closure for easy wearing. The pendant and chain are stamped 925 and the pendant is signed, and together they weign over 15 grams on the scale.
Pinolith is believed to be a gemstone of optimism and balance, providing a soothing, calming effect, improving self-esteem while establishing equilibrium between emotions and intellect. Pinolith is thought to promote imagination and creativity by banishing negativity and encouraging clarity of mind for positive visualization. Pinolith is aligned with the astrological sign of Aries.