Recently, there has been quite a bit of controversy about Lapis Lazuli. Here's what I know about the shortage of Lapis out there in the marketplace. The largest mine in Afghanistan has been taken hostage by militia and the Taliban. Lapis is still being mined, but the price of the stone has risen astronomically. For both of these reasons, I am no longer purchasing this beautiful stone. I do have one piece of Lapis left in the store which was purchased before the mines in Afghanistan came under siege. Although, I advise against purchasing new stones until the mines are given back to the people they belong to, I do want you to know about the amazing properties of this stone...
Jade is one of the top 10 stones that customers ask me to make jewelry out of for them. It's a beautiful stone, but do you know what its properties are? Jade is most valued for its metaphysical properties. It is the ultimate dream stone revered in ancient cultures, as well as today, to access the spiritual world, gain insight into ritualistic knowledge, encourage creativity, and dream-solve. [Melody, 341][Raphaell, 161] It is cherished as a protective talisman, assuring long life and a peaceful death and is considered a powerful healing stone. [Mella, 87] An amulet of good luck and friendship, Jade signifies wisdom gathered in tranquility, dispelling the negative and encouraging you to see yourself as you really are. [Hall, 152] Isn't...
This is such an amazing stone. I am so excited to share this week's blog with you! Let's get to it. Howlite is a stone of awareness. It can prepare you to receive wisdom and attunement from the Higher Self and the Divine. It is also used for dimensional travel and healthy meditation. Howlite can be used to release attachments or cords linking old emotional pain from this life or a past life to the present. Once these attachments are severed, it allows for processing those emotions and bringing peace in those areas. Howlite is a stone for calming upset states of mind and emotions. Howlite decreases an overly critical state of mind, selfishness, stress, and anxiety, bringing calm and...
Hematite is everywhere these days. From jewelry to Fengshui, you can't get away from it. Who would want to anyway? It's a great stone with amazing properties. Here is just a taste of the uses of Hematite. Hematite helps to absorb negative energy and calms in times of stress or worry. Hematite is a very protective stone and is great to carry to help you stay grounded. It is also good for working with the Root Chakra, helping to transform negative energies into more positive vibrations. Those in relationships can benefit from the cooperation vibe coming from Hematite. Hematite can help you to find your own unique gifts and to release self-imposed limitations while still maintaining a healthy amount of self-control. It aids in...
I have a lot to tell you about this stone. Blue Tiger Eye is often called Hawek Eye. It is a very soothing stone. It aids in reducing stress, increasing calm, and easing anxiety. This lovely blue stone can illuminate issues that may have been difficult to see otherwise. Hawe Eye helps to open, clear, and align the mid to higher range chakras, which will assist in speaking with clarity and acting from a place of integrity. Hawk Eye works extremely well with the Throat and Third Eye chakras, providing insight into internal conflicts and emotional or mental issues. It brings a "go with the flow" attitude, aiding in relief from fears, phobias, and hot tempers. Use Hawk Eye to balance the male/female, Yin/Yang energies....
