4. a desire to capture the essence
of beauty, to posses its secrets,
and to unlock its mysteries.
5. Archeologists have
discovered artifacts
of stones buried in
Russia,the middle
east, europe,the
americas and Africa
These artifacts
consist of Jewelry,
talismans,reminders
of religious rites,
utensils and weapons.
6. The Holy Bilble
mentions the use
of stones over
200 times, the
most notable in
exodus when
Aaron(brother of
moses) was
instructed to
craft a
breastplate
Aaron wore the breastplate
for protection and wisdom
8. What many
people do not
realize is that
there are many
myths, mystical
accounts, and
folklore that
have followed
these stones
around for
centuries.
9. aventurine for
example, is known as a
talisman of good luck-
especially for
gamblers- the name
means ‘by chance’ in
italian. This stone
then came to be known
as a prosperity stone,
there are accounts of
this stone increasing
confidence, gratitude
and promote a positive
attitude
Found in Brazil, India, China, Japan, Russia, Tanzania, and
USA. Extensive beds in mica schist occur in the Russian
Ural Mountains.
10. sodalite has been
known for its ability
to strengthen the
mind, inspire
creativity and assist
singers. This stone
has been historically
confused with Lapis
Lazuli. This stone has
also been used as a
‘truth’ stone through
out the ages. Princess
Patricia of Connaught
decorated her entire
found in Bolivia, Brazil, Burma, Canada,
home with this stone.
Greenland, India, Namibia, Portugal,
Romania, Russia, and parts of the United
States
11. the word amethyst
means not drunk or
intoxicated - so
amethyst has always
been said to assist
people with
addictions. This
stone is also the
chosen stone of the
Roman Catholic
Bishops ring -
because for
centuries this stone
is thought to bring
one closer to God
Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Sri Lanka, Siberia, Canada, India, Bolivia,
and Argentina and some African countries. Zambia is a significant source for
Amethyst. Very dark amethyst, mostly in small sizes, is also mined in Australia.
12. moss agate has been
used for over a
thousand years by
midwives to make the
birth process easier.
from this aspect it has
come to be known as
stone that helps
individuals at times of a
new beginning.
The druids highly
prized this stone for
its ability to heal
bodies as well as
plants
Important sources of agate are Russia (Ural mountains), Brazil,
Eygpt, Germany, India, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Uruguay and
the USA (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana ).
13. Lapis Lazuli is a stone
with a very rich
history, from ancient
egypt into present day.
The egyptians believed
that rubbing this stone
on the head would
‘open’ the mind to God.
Lapis was treasured by
the ancient
babylonians and
persians due to the
belief that the earth
rested on a large slab
of lapis and that is
where the sky got its
color. the romans used
this stone as an
The main supplies of Lapis Lazuli are found in the Afghanista
aphrodisiac Egypt, Canada, Chile, the US, and South America.
14. Rhodonite is a stone
that has been used to
make service platters
for the Czars. It has
also been said to be a
stone that will show an
individual their special
talents in this this
world. Traditional
wedding gift in russia
because this stone also
has a historical value
of helping one to find
love within themselves.
Rhodonite can be found in Russia, Australia,
Sweden, Brazil, and even Massachusetts and New
Jersey in the United States.
15. Jade has been
revered in the east
for over 5000
years for its
ability to attract
good luck, fortune
and prosperity.
Jade is the name
applied to two
different
minerals, Jadeite
and Nephrite. The
Mayans placed a
special tax on jade
resulting in
artisans recycling Can be found in Japan, Myanmar (formerly Burma),
earlier artwork. Guatemala, and in California and Alaska within the United
States. Nephrite Jade can be located in Canada, Australia,
Taiwan, China, Myanmar, Russia, and in Wyoming, U.S.A.
16. According to the
Greek myth about
Adonis and Aphrodite,
Aphrodite was cut by
a thorn bush while
saving Adonis from
and attack by Ares.
Their commingled
blood stained white
quartz to make it a
pink color. Romans
customarily used
Rose Quartz as a gift
of love. beads were
found in the area
once known
Rose quartz is found in course-grained rock, usually as Mesopotamia
granite. The best material comes from Madagascar, (today's Iraq) that
but it can also be found in Brazil, Scotland, the
former USSR, and even several states in the United date back to 7000 BC.
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