Hand-carved prasiolite heart suspended on a sterling silver cable chain

Prasiolite is named for the Greek words "prason" meaning leek, and lithos "stone", for its leek green color. Since 1950, almost all natural prasiolite has come from a Montezuma mines at Minas Gerais, Brazil, but it is also seen in Lower Silesia in Poland. The celadon color of “leek-stone” calls to mind fresh green pears, granny-smith apples and tart limes.