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It was sold in the markets of ancient Babylon in 4,000 BCE, worshipped by the Incas, and considered a symbol of eternal life by the Egyptians as well as being a favorite jewel of Cleopatra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45494003302549,"sku":"EME8RD-A","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/EME8RD-A-003.jpg?v=1746551181"},{"product_id":"rose-quartz-32-42mm-nugget-pendant-with-925-sterling-silver-bail","title":"Rose Quartz 32-42mm Nugget Pendant with .925 Sterling Silver Bail","description":"\u003cp\u003eRose Quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal and one of the most common varieties of the Quartz family. It is a translucent to transparent stone with a soft pale pink to rose red hue, thought to be derived from trace amounts of titanium, iron or manganese impurities within the stone. 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The presence of Manganese within the stone produces the purple hue, and variation of the amount of iron in the stone creates a color range from reddish purple to deep violet to light lilac. The name derives from the Greek word for “not intoxicated” and was once believed to prevent drunkenness and overindulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dakota Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45547925504149,"sku":"PEN-GAM26-37NUG-F","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/6420\/8533\/files\/PEN-GAM26-37NUG-F-002.jpg?v=1739221540"},{"product_id":"muoinionalusta-meteorite-16mm-coin-pendant-with-925-sterling-silver-bail","title":"Muoinionalusta Meteorite 16mm Coin Pendant with .925 Sterling Silver Bail","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis coin shaped meteorite pendant is stunning and ready-to-wear! 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