This rare and beautiful marble, estimated to be over 900 million years old, gets its range of green colour tones from the various natural elements only found in the limestone in this remote Connemara region in the West of Ireland.
This Irish marble is as unique as the spectacular Irish landscape it is found in, with green of almost every hue in arresting layers and patterns. .
The beautiful bands of rich to pale green within the marble are formed by tiny crystals of green serpentine, diopside, chlorite, and creamy white calcite, and dolomite.
Known as the “Irish Gemstone”, the beautiful and unique patterns make it a fabulous material for use in jewelry. Each piece of Connemara marble jewellery is unique, as every piece of green marble is different & contains a small piece of our beautiful island in carefully crafted earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings.
Connemara Marble is the perfect choice for anyone who would like to incorporate green tones into their jewelry wardrobe. The soft hues will suit any skin tone and the feel of smooth, cooling, natural stone on your skin is said to bring serenity to the wearer.
It comes in over 40 shades of green and has a high magnesium content which is is thought to aid in the absorption of calcium and magnesium.
This stone gives access to the spiritual history of Ireland and creates a sense of peace, tranquility, restoration and healing.
No two pieces are the same, each as unique as a fingerprint – Your very own piece of Ireland.