SOLD-Red Garnet “Raisins” & Citrine Gemstone Chip Earrings with Hand Sculpted Sterling Silver Ear Wires
Product Description
These beautiful Garnet and Citrine gemstone earrings feature sterling silver hand sculpted ear wires.GEMSTONE TREATMENT: The raisin shaped Garnets and Citrine chips are natural and untreated. The treatment of the 3 mm round garnet gemstones is not known.
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ANNIVERSARY: 13th. FAMILY: Citrine (SiO2) is a member of the silicate, tectosilicate, silica groups. MOH'S HARDNESS: 7 | FACTS: Sterling silver is alloyed with copper and all silver, sterling or pure, can tarnishes, although pure silver does not tarnish as rapidly. Silver used in jewelry today is generally either fine (pure) silver or sterling silver. Fine silver is between 950/1000 to 999/1000 pure silver and sterling silver is 925/1000 pure silver. Mexican silver can vary from between 900/1000 to 980/1000, but is now mostly 925/1000 silver. MOH'S HARDNESS: 2.5 (Fine Silver) ANNIVERSARY: 25th. METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES: It is believed that when silver is combined with gemstones the silver absorbs and retains the energies of that gemstone. It is thought to enhance the powers of the moon and is believed to draw negative energies from the body while transmitting the positive energies of the gemstone that adorns it. It is also said to help regulate intuitive and emotional energies while assisting ones perseverance and patience in mundane tasks. HEALING & MEDICINAL QUALITIES: Silver is thought to cleanse and detoxify the body at the cellular level by eliminating toxins through the body’s pores. It is also considered helpful in the treatment of hepatitis and in helping to improve the body’s absorption of vitamins A and E. |
Historically references to garnet have been recorded throughout history. It has been found in Jewelry dating back to the Bronze Age (3000 BCE). It is documented that it Crusaders used it for protection in battle and as a symbol of safe return for their loved ones. Furthermore, it is said that Noah guided the ark by the light of a garnet lantern during the darkness and rain of the deluge. There are many references about the use of garnet in the Bible. It was one of the twelve stones chosen to represent the twelve tribes of Israel (Exodus 28: 17-21). It represented the tribe of Judah who was one of the sons of Jacob. These references in the Bible created the first associations of a particular semi-precious gem with a particular month. BIRTHSTONE: January (Modern and Ayurvedic) BIRTHSTONE: January 21 - February 18, Aquarius (Zodiac) ANNIVERSARY: 2nd METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Purification, healing, love, and steadfastness. HEALING & MEDICINAL QUALITIES: Garnet os associated with purification, regeneration, and warmth. It is considered a healer and protector from toxins and is used as a remedy to fight food poisoning and blood toxicity. Some use it to aid against infection of the kidneys, lungs, and facial irritations, inflammations, and blemishes. It is also used for disorders of the heart and blood pressure, bones and spine, blood, and lungs. It is also used to treat fever, balance antibodies, and hormones. FAMILY: Garnet is an Aluminum/Silicate Mg3Al2(SiO4)3). MOH'S HARDNESS: 7.0-7.5 GEMSTONE TREATMENTS: |
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