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Aventurine Hearts Green the color of life, nature and Ireland. Contrary to what you would think, green is not the official color of Ireland. It became popular to wear green in the shape of a shamrock during the 19 th century when there was a political rebellion by the Catholic Ireland protesting against Protestant England. Historically the use of green became the color of the north in the 17 th century when England attempted to bring all of Ireland under its rule. When the wave of Irish immigrants came to America  in the 1850's they began wearing the color  green along with carrying Irish and American flags as a point of pride for their heritage and love of their new home. There are many stories and legions about the green but, the superstition I like best is that if you wear green you become invisible to Leprechauns who are known to pinch anyone they come near.   So now that you know the history of green let’s talk about the healing properties of the color. Green i...

Hematite Heart Well Valentine’s Day is over and I hope you have found your heart’s desire. Heart’s Desire, what exactly does that mean?  According to an Author named Cooper the heart is the belief that physical and spiritual beings represent the central wisdom of feelings as opposed to the head-wisdom of reason.  This center is the seat of emotions; the heart being found in the center of the chest brings it to be synonymous with affection. Modern man has used many symbols to symbolize emotions and thoughts. A cross for Christianity, a dove for peace, a butterfly for transformation, shows examples of just a few. Once Upon a Time The heart may be the most familiar as it is used to express strong emotions symbolizing the moral, spiritual and even the intellectual substance of a person. It has been referred to and believed to be the core of one’s humanity. The most asked question is how the symbol of the heart came to be as it looks nothing like the actual heart. Here is what I fo...

Well it wouldn’t be a proper post this close to Valentine’s Day without talking about the much loved Rose Quartz. 4 Chips of Rose Quartz  in a soft milky color According to the Encyclopedia Britannica Rose Quartz is quartz that can vary in color from pale to rich pink color and has been used in carving since early times. The color is believed to be derived from titanium and can be faceted to provide gems of quality for use in jewelry. The milky aspect is attributed to tiny inclusions that give a polished stone an asterism. Rose Quartz has been found in Brazil, Sweden, Namibia, California and Maine. Early cultures thought that Rose Quartz had supernatural powers to heal and protect. This carries over to today as Rose Quartz is not only the stone associated with love but also the healing of a broken heart. This Crystal is directly linked to the heart Chakra that controls not only the love of others but also self-love, compassion and forgiveness. Physically Rose Quartz can bring...

Heart Shaped Garnet  Wrapped in Silver Tone Chain Garnets embody the energies of fire, passion, creativity and strength. It will turn negative thoughts into positive, helping the wearer to manifest great things through a strong commitment. Garnet can help you change old behaviors, habits, thoughts, and ideas. It can help you release your inhibitions and bolster your self-confidence . Perfect for starting the New Year. An invigorating stone, Garnet is a prominent renewing stone. It has an incredible cleansing and energizing effect on all the Chakras within the body. Also, it restores, clears, and stabilizes vigor, bringing peace and happiness once and for all. Wrap of Tumbled Chips  w/Silver Tone  Accents Garnet’s healing properties are vast as it can heal the heart, the mind and the body. Starting with  flushing out body toxins it also, helps the body absorb nutrients. Garnets are used for balancing the thyroid, healing anemia, and soothing arthritis to name a few....

Tuesday, February 1 st , marks the start of the Luna New Year. With the new year comes the animal that will rule and this year it’s the Tiger. So it only seems right to talk about the much loved Tiger Eye Stone. This is a beautiful stone with a luminescent that creates a color shift as light passes over it like the sparkle in cat’s eyes. Geologists call the phenomena chatoyancy   is and it is only found in a limited number of stones.  Here is a sampling for the stones I am planning to wrap in honor of the Year's Animal. They will appear throughout the year so keep an eye on my Etsy Store. Click on Picture  WaterFront Street As a healing crystal the Tiger Eye takes on the strength of a tiger, protecting against negativity, creating courage, dispelling fear and anxieties. Physically it is effective for people who have been experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as weight gain, fatigue and muscle pain. It is also considered a good luck charm that will attract abu...

I promised you a post a week and out of nowhere I had a family emergency that sent me out of town and out of touch for a week. But I am back now and with this post I am back on track. Amethyst Bracelet  (click on picture)   If you noticed the title of todays post, you can guess that we are talking Greek. Antient Greece had a god called Dionysus (Roman equivalent of Bacchus) and is thought to be born between December 22nd and December 25th. Being the god of wine and merriment you can imagine the parties that were held in honor of his birthday. When Christianity came on the scene, it was only natural that the celebrations for Christmas would have similar traits. Epiphany marked the end of the holiday season. Christian Epiphany, January 6th, is when the wise men visited the Christ Child and the baptism of Jesus are celebrated. This lead to the tradition of celebrating the "Great Blessing of the Waters".   Enough background. The title αμέθυστος/ amethystos may be more re...