The name derives from the Italian word "a ventura" which means "by chance." There was a chance encounter in the 1700s when a worker had accidentally dropped metal filings into melting glass. The result was a beautiful product with sparkles throughout it and was then used to make jewelry and beads. The actual discovery of mineral aventurine resembled this glass product with its natural shimmer, and that's how it earned its name. #bracelet #GreenAventurine #Jewelry
