A very beautiful Andean opal gemstone with dendrite inclusions with a 925 sterling silver eyelet & 304 stainless steel chain with a lobster clasp
A very rare rarity
Gemstones and crystals have a variety of effects as healing stones, chakra stones, lucky stones, ritual stones or protective stones.
When you first start exploring the topic of crystals and gemstones, it can be a bit overwhelming at first. What makes these small and large energy stones so special? Which one is right for me, and what are its known effects? And what do I do with them? Don't worry, we felt the same way when we first started. The first thing you need to know: You can't really go wrong. Gemstones can be easily integrated into your everyday life.
Gemstones are considered powerful companions, especially in a time when we spend most of our days staring at small screens. We quickly forget the world around us and feel disconnected—from nature, our fellow human beings, and ultimately, ourselves.
Even if it's easy to forget it with their dazzling colors and unusual cuts, gemstones originate from nature. They form from magma in the Earth's interior or from high pressure on a rock, and can transfer this energy to us. It often takes many millennia for a stone to penetrate the Earth's surface.
The stone you are ultimately holding in your hands is many years older and carries a great deal of wisdom and power. Let this thought ground you, arrive in the moment, and look not only to the future, but also to what has already happened. Only in this way can we learn.
Whether you just wear your new companion and let it work its magic on you or use it for rituals and ceremonies is now in your hands.
The Andean opal, as its name suggests, originates from the Andes Mountains of Peru, has a hardness of 6 to 7, and belongs to the opal-quartz family. It occurs in pink, blue-green, brown, and white, with different colored stones being attributed different properties.
The Incas and Aztecs already considered the stone to have a special meaning: an eye of the gods, left behind when they left Earth. From the perspective of these ancient tribes, it was a stone of hope, a reminder in times of war that humans, animals, and nature belong together in harmony. Even today, this stone is considered a protective and healing stone in Peru and is traditionally worn as jewelry.
The pink Andean opal, in particular, is said to dispel depressive moods and anxieties. It also promotes true love, but it also increases the desire for eroticism and sexuality. It imparts spontaneity and joie de vivre, helping one cope with everyday life in a good mood and thus better. Its physical effects include improved enzyme function, but it also helps prevent worm infestations, mites, and viral infections. It is generally known as a healing stone for the digestive system. Among other things, it relieves inflammation and discomfort in the stomach area, promotes metabolism, and strengthens the liver, especially when it has been damaged by toxins and alcohol.
The green-blue or greenish stone, on the other hand, has calming properties, relieves mental blocks, strengthens memory, and helps maintain or regain calm, especially during exams. It also has a positive effect on the body. It is often used for lung complaints, as it alleviates allergic reactions in the lungs and bronchi. Generally speaking, it inhibits the body's tendency to react allergically to something. It is particularly effective against allergens such as animal hair, environmental toxins, and dust.
The brown-white Andean opal combines the properties of the pink and the green-blue stone and also enhances their positive properties when used together.
The white stone, on the other hand, is said to have few special positive properties for humans, but it can be used to absorb the negative energies that have accumulated in the other Andean opals and thus purify them without having to discharge them.
Properties attributed to all Andean opals include strengthening one's own talents and expressiveness. It also improves inner contentment and allows one to react more calmly in stressful situations, as well as in relationships.
The stones should be regularly cleaned and discharged with lukewarm, clear water. It's also important to regularly draw out negative energies. After cleaning, recharging them in a rock crystal tumbled stone is recommended to ensure the continued positive properties.
For energy cleansing we recommend hematite tumbled stones, which you can find individually in our shop.
We at Art of Nature Berlin wish you much joy with this natural treasure :)
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