Turn a piece of aventurine toward the light and its soft green comes alive with tiny glittering flecks. That shimmer, called aventurescence, comes from fine inclusions inside the quartz. It's a gentle, bright stone, known as a lucky one. Worn on your wrist or around your neck, our aventurine jewelry brings fresh green and a subtle sparkle, like a wink from nature.
How to recognize aventurine
Aventurine is a quartz you can spot by its aventurescence: a light glitter caused by flecks of mica or fuchsite. Green is the most common variety, but it also comes in blue, orange and gold. At 7 on the Mohs scale it's a hard stone, comfortable to wear every day, with a deep, cool polish. The prettiest pieces have rich color and a clearly visible sparkle.
Aventurine meaning
Aventurine is first and foremost the stone of luck, worn as a small good luck charm and a symbol of opportunity and new beginnings. It also stands for serenity and gentleness, a stone to come back to when you want to find your calm. And it's linked to creativity and the courage to take a chance.
Shop aventurine bracelets and necklaces
An aventurine bracelet is the perfect everyday piece: its glittering green stacks easily with other stones and catches the light every time you move. An aventurine necklace sits close to your heart, a fresh note of color. For more in the same spirit, browse our good luck stones and our gemstone bracelets.
Caring for aventurine
Aventurine is tough and easy to clean: lukewarm water, a little mild soap, then dry it carefully. Just avoid chemicals and long spells in direct sun, which can fade the green. Crystal lovers also like to set it on a quartz cluster or leave it overnight in moonlight to recharge its energy. A simple ritual to enjoy.
Get to know aventurine in our guide.