Amethyst Peach Blossom Carving

For the start of a love story, or the hope of one. A 28 mm amethyst flower carved as a peach blossom.

The flower of romance, in amethyst.

In Chinese tradition the peach blossom is the flower of romance. People still talk about peach blossom luck, táohuā yùn, for a season when love and admiration seem to find you. This blossom is carved from amethyst, five petals with fine grooved veins, and drilled through one petal so it can go on a cord.

The story

In Tao Qian’s Peach Blossom Spring, a fisherman follows a stream lined with blossoms and discovers a community sheltered from outside turmoil. When he later tries to return, he cannot find it, leaving the blossoms linked with a briefly glimpsed refuge.

Wearing or keeping it

Thread it on a thin cord or ribbon of your own and wear it, or keep it loose in a small dish by your bed. Tucked into a card, it makes a sweet anniversary or Valentine's gift.

Details

• Stone: Amethyst
• Five elements: Fire · Find your element
• Size: 28 mm
• Birthday bracelets: Amethyst is in our All Fire bracelet · Find yours
• One drilled flower carving.
• Cord, chain and bail not included.
• See also: All Fire Birthday Bracelet · 12mm

Each stone varies a little in color and pattern.