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Jewelry is an ancient artifact where the power of symbols is combined with the magic of gems. Choosing them only on the basis of “I like” is not the best solution. Focus on what you lack in life. Malachite will bring good luck, pink opal – romance, love and tenderness, carnelian – vitality. Sounds like magic. Only it works.
They appeared in mankind even before clothing. Amulets and talismans immediately acquired gender, divided into male and female. Jewelry for women is like a weapon for men. To beautify yourself means to make yourself stronger, this effective formula has been used by women for thousands of years. It would seem that the thing is purely decorative – it does not shine, does not warm, does not satisfy hunger. Almost art, but only much more in demand, universal, relevant even in primitive tribes. and in modern urban society. Where does their magic come from, where do they draw their power from?
Gifts of nature
Not only stones are able to fulfill wishes. Since ancient times, when animism dominated – the belief in the animation of nature, people believed that everything around was endowed with power and could fulfill the desires of a person who showed respect. So, the ancient Greeks and the first followers of Judaism considered the tree to be the incarnation of God. In other civilizations, the tree was closely associated with natural knowledge and science. Until now, the tradition of touching a tree and making wishes has been preserved, asking for the secret. So we try to protect ourselves from the evil eye and hope that this will bring us good luck and happiness.
Gaia Batteries
Since ancient times, healing or protective properties have been attributed to natural stones – and, from the point of view of holistic ideas about our planet and the human body, this is not surprising. Just like in the existence of medicinal or highly nutritious plants – since everything in the material world is endowed with energy – prana, qi. There are many different systems and approaches – Vedic, zodiac, lithotherapy concepts that may look contradictory, but go back to the same source – energy properties, which are most often associated with the mineral composition and are associated with the color of the stone, that is, its ability to reflect light of a certain length waves.
Myths and archetypes
Precious stones and gems are covered with legends among all peoples. The most famous of them are often associated with fatal events, mystical properties are attributed to them, bringing good luck or bad luck to their owners – the famous Kohinoor, located in the crown of the British Empire, is transmitted only through the female line, since it brings misfortune to men. This feature of stones is associated with the property of crystals to store information. Let’s say a diamond is a reference crystal, with almost XNUMX% light reflectivity, the highest thermal conductivity and hardness. The more we believe in the special properties of the stone, the stronger the stone – and this is not surprising even from the point of view of science. Our faith is able to endow even a placebo with healing properties, let alone stones fed by thousands of years of human beliefs based on intuitive knowledge of the connections between man and nature…
Shine like the sun
Another magical gift from the universe is gold. Gold is a symbol of divinity, divine providence, immortality. The golden glow of this metal was associated with the gifts of the sun – the main source of life on earth. The brighter the light, the stronger the magical properties of the metal. Therefore, people tried to use as much gold as possible, making entire monuments and statues, the tombs of the pharaohs were completely covered with gold. Today, for a brighter glow, you do not need to wrap yourself in golden fabrics and put on tons of jewelry. Guilloche gold pendants are enough. With this traditional decorative engraving technique, amazing, exquisite creations are born that amaze with their incomparable brilliance. Guilloche gold reflects light, revealing the wearer’s inner beauty, enhancing her natural radiance and showing off her dazzling side. This is the perfect talisman for the one that is exceptionally feminine, radiates vitality and pleases others.
Decorating yourself
Every woman, without additional arguments, knows how important, pleasant, almost meditative the ritual of decorating herself is. You can call it whatever you want – an ancient female energy practice or a conscious manifestation of self-love – but we need this ritual of revealing our beauty to the world like air. And decorations are needed as … decorations. But the best of them are not just beautiful – they are filled with meaning. Choosing among them what we like, we get what is dear to our heart. Each stone used in the Amulette de Cartier collection has a secret property that brings us closer to the dream. Here is what the following six stones can give us:
Cornelian
The Egyptians called this stone “the blood of Isis”, the goddess of fertility, and used it during important ceremonies. It was believed that this powerful stone gives energy, motivates and encourages action. Its red-orange color is a symbol of cheerfulness.
Onyx
Black onyx is a stone of courage. It brings a feeling of confidence in one’s own actions and strengths – it was not for nothing that the ancients made talismans from it, which they defended in battle. It is believed that this stone bestows energy and the ability to make wise decisions.
Lapis lazuli
In ancient times, lapis lazuli was used in medicine, believing in its healing properties. This is the sky blue of the Sistine Chapel (during the Renaissance, a pigment for frescoes was mined from this mineral), the color of the cover of the Virgin (ultramarine is still used in icon painting), giving a connection with the world of spirituality and the soul. The color, reminiscent of the sky and the sea surface, symbolizes carelessness and tranquility.
Malachite
Its deep healing green symbolizes hope and good fortune. Malachite is called the “stone of travelers” – it protects from adversity and brings good luck on the road.
pink opal
The ancient Romans used opal as a talisman that brought happiness and beauty to its owner. They also called it “Cupid’s stone”, believing that the stone is a symbol of purity and romance. It was believed that an unusual pink glow will bring love and joy to life.
Chrysoprase
It is said that Alexander the Great owes his victories to chrysoprase, which he constantly wore on his belt. Since then, chrysoprase has been called the “winner’s stone” and used as a tool that helps to gain insight, and the blue-green color of the stone has added another property to insight that the stone will bring to its owner – well-being.
Nacre
Queen Elizabeth I gave the modern name to the stone as a sign that a pearl is born from shells: “mother of pearl” in translation means “mother of pearls”. It symbolizes feminine tenderness, its loving and protective essence.