Sterling Silver Ribbon (16x26) Moon Stone (12x52) Lapis (25x70) Dendritic Agate. This unique colorful statement neckless is a great conversation piece I know you will enjoy.
Moonstone is found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Madagascar, Brazil, Australia and India. The various colors only come from India and the other sources yield white moonstone.
Rainbow Moonstone has translucent white color with a white sheen similar to "moonshine" that rolls or flows over the stone when rotated, hence the name "moonstone." The sheen is caused by light diffraction within layers of feldspar. Generally a creamy translucent white stone, rainbow moonstone features occasional iridescent or multicolored (especially blue) flashes with transparency that ranges from opaque to semitranslucent. Rainbow moonstone is best seen in natural light for play of color. Moonstone has been used in jewelry going back to ancient civilizations. The Romans believed moonstone was born from solidified rays of the moon. The Greeks and the Romans associated moonstone with their lunar gods. During the Art Nouveau period in the early 20th century, moonstone became popular with artists and goldsmiths for creating jewelry.
Meaning: Rainbow Moonstone / Moonstone is often called the visionary's stone. It helps us see things more clearly. Rainbow moonstone is thought to bring balance, harmony and hope while enhancing creativity, compassion, endurance and inner confidence. Rainbow moonstone is believed to help strengthen intuition and psychic perception, especially offering us visions of things that aren't immediately obvious. Because it helps us avoid tunnel vision, we are able to see other possibilities. It's like a flash of inspiration that comes when we are open and quiet. When we wear rainbow moonstone, life-changing inspirations can happen more and more often.
Lapis Lazuli is found in Afghanistan. The mines of the Badakshan region, near the Russian border, have been mined for 6000 years.
The majority of gemstones are valued by their color and none more so than Lapis Lazuli – if it is not blue it is not Lapis Lazuli, and the bluer the better! The ideal color is a vivid, even, dark blue color, perhaps with violet undertones. Lapis Lazuli nearly always has some blemishes or inclusions, usually white calcite or golden pyrite, and uniform colored gemstones with fewer inclusions are valued higher.
Pyrite can cause attractive patterns of golden flecks in a deep blue background and if it is not too dense can enhance the appearance and increase the price. White streaks of calcite are quite common and not so attractive so this will lower the value.
Meaning: Lapis Lazuli is a lucky gemstone and that means lucky in love, with money and with your job, not only in gaining new love, wealth or employment but in enhancing current love and faithfulness, keeping your finances in order and advancing your present career. A stone of protection that may be worn to guard against psychic attacks, Lapis Lazuli quickly releases stress, bringing deep peace. It brings harmony and deep inner self-knowledge. Encourages self-awareness, allows self-expression and reveals inner truth, providing qualities of honesty, compassion and morality to the personality. Stimulates objectivity, clarity and encourages creativity. Lapis Lazuli assists to confront and speak one’s truth and inspires confidence. It bonds relationships, aiding in expression of feelings and emotions.
Lapis Lazuli is known to also boost the immune system, purifies blood, lowers blood pressure, cooling and soothing areas of inflammation. It alleviates insomnia and vertigo, and overcomes depression. Lapis Lazuli benefits the respiratory and nervous systems and the throat, vocal cords, and thyroid, cleanses organs, bone marrow and thymus.
Dendritic Agate
Dendritic agate can be found with all other varieties of chalcedony. The most notable deposits are found in Brazil, China, India, Australia, Kazakhstan, Madagascar, Mexico, Mongolia, Namibia, Uruguay and the USA.
The natural coloring of the dendritic agate varies from a whitish-gray to a colorless chalcedony with a tree or plant-like markings. The markings in dendritic agate are called dendrites; they are iron or manganese inclusions. Dendrite patterns display in colors of brown and black. Although these patterns appear to be organic due to their fern and plant-like structure they are inorganic. The inorganic traces are formed by iron or manganese from neighboring crystalized rocks after trickling through the thin surface fractures in the agate.
Meaning: Dendritic Agate will encourage patience and perseverance, and it will create a peaceful internal and external environment.
It will also help you have a strong connection with the earth and secure your place in the universe.
Dendritic Agate is the ideal stone for self-examination, and it will remove your self-imposed limitations and behavior patterns that create your life experiences.
It’s a helpful talisman that will aid you in meditation, therapy, and rebirth.
It will also help you in making the necessary behavioral changes that will help you achieve your desired results.
Dendritic Agate will promote maturity, composure, and inner stability. This stone’s warm, loving, and protective vibrations will promote security, stability, and self-confidence.
Dendritic Agate is an excellent stone when you need to do a self-analysis and discover hidden circumstances that can affect your well-being.
It will promote self-acceptance, and it will give you the confidence and courage to speak your own truth.
It will enhance your mental functions by improving your analytical abilities, perception, and concentration.
Sterling Silver Ribbon Moon Stone, Lapis, Dendritic Agate
**Proper Care for Your Stones**
While gemstones are tough, each is unique and requires special care to keep it long-lasting and durable. Some stones are more delicate than others and can be easily scratched. Remember, gemstones are nature’s gift from the earth, each with its own story. Avoid exposing stones to household cleaner’s bleaches or sulfuric acid. Clean your stones with a cool moist soft cotton cloth.
What comes with your Pendant:
The Ribbon pendant is 9.25 Sterling Silver
Each ribbon pendant has a Stainless-Steel Wire Collar Neck Ring Necklace or Chain.
If you are interested in purchasing a sterling silver or plated neck-ring checker or chain, please contact me for the cost.** All metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions. Tobie’s Jewels does not guarantee the validity of any of these statements.
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