Amazonite meaning: the calm blue-green stone and how to wear it

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This guide uses the Heart Amazonite Braided Charm Bracelet from our shop as its example. Everything said about the piece itself comes from its listing.

What amazonite is, what it is said to mean, and how to wear an amazonite bracelet every day.

What amazonite is

Amazonite is a green to blue-green variety of feldspar, often with soft white streaks running through it. Its colour comes from tiny amounts of lead and water in the crystal. It is a relatively soft stone, around 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, so it is best worn in bracelets and pendants rather than rings that take knocks every day.

Despite the name, there is no firm evidence that it comes from the Amazon; it is found in Brazil, Russia, the United States, Madagascar and elsewhere.

What amazonite is said to mean

In the world of crystals, amazonite is known as a calming stone, associated with balance, clear communication and soothing worries. Whether or not you believe stones carry energy, its soft sea-green colour has a calm, fresh look that many people love to wear as a small daily reminder to slow down.

How to wear amazonite

Amazonite's colour sits between green and blue, so it works with neutrals, white, denim, navy and earthy tones. On a braided band it has a relaxed, natural look for weekends and holidays; with a gold-tone chain it feels a little dressier. It is lovely stacked with other beaded or braided bracelets in natural colours.

About the Heart Amazonite Braided Charm Bracelet

The Heart Amazonite Braided Charm Bracelet is a bracelet with a braided band, a charm and an amazonite stone. It adds a little shine at the wrist, on its own or with what you already wear.

• Design: a braided band, a charm, an amazonite stone and a heart motif.
• Material: Stone.
• What arrives: One bracelet.

See the Heart Amazonite Braided Charm Bracelet →

Styling any bracelet like this

Bracelets show most with sleeves pushed up or rolled back. Wear one alone for a clean look, or build a small stack in one metal with a mix of textures. Many people keep bracelets on the wrist without a watch, so nothing scratches.

For a stack, mix one bolder piece with one or two finer ones, and keep the total to three or four so they move freely. On the office keyboard, quieter, closer-fitting pieces are more comfortable; save charms and beads that clink for the weekend.

Choosing a bracelet that suits you

When choosing a bracelet, look at how it fastens and how adjustable it is. Bracelets that adjust or open, such as cuffs, braided bands and slider clasps, fit the widest range of wrists, which makes them safer gifts.

What to wear it with

Pieces from the shop in the same tone that complete the look: - Geometric Dangle Wear Hoop Earrings: earrings, $21.00. - Pearl Zircon Necklace & Earrings Set: set, $20.00. - Love Vintage Shell Pendant Necklace: necklace, $18.00.

Wearing it all year

Through the year: summer is bracelet season, with bare wrists and short sleeves. In winter, wear bracelets over a fitted sleeve or push your sleeves up to the elbow indoors, and choose slimmer pieces that slide under a coat cuff.

Caring for stones and braided bands

Natural stones and braided bands don't like water and chemicals. Take the bracelet off before washing your hands, showering and swimming, let it dry flat if it gets wet, and keep it away from perfume and lotion. The listing adds: Take it off before washing your hands or showering, wipe with a soft dry cloth and store it on its own.

As a gift

A bracelet is an easy gift that gets worn every day. Check the delivery dates on the product page before you order if you are buying for a date, and add a short handwritten note: it turns a pretty piece into a message.

Buying from Liravelle

The product page lists what the piece is made of, what arrives and the delivery dates before you order, and the confirmation email repeats them. Free US delivery over $50. 30-day returns. Tracked delivery.