TANZANITE
Stone of Magic, Facilitates Spiritual Awareness, Stimulates Insight
Discovered in the late 1960s in Tanzania, and found exclusively in this tiny area of the world, tanzaniteexhibits a rich violet-blue color for which the gemstone is treasured; often it is heat-treated to achieve this color. Colors range from blue to purple, and tanzanites that are medium dark in tone, vivid in saturation, and slightly violet blue command premium prices. As tanzanite can be less expensive than sapphire, it often was purchased as an alternative. However, it has increased in popularity and now is valued more for its own beauty and brilliance than as a sapphire substitute.
Discovered in the late 1960s in Tanzania, and found exclusively in this tiny area of the world, tanzaniteexhibits a rich violet-blue color for which the gemstone is treasured; often it is heat-treated to achieve this color. Colors range from blue to purple, and tanzanites that are medium dark in tone, vivid in saturation, and slightly violet blue command premium prices. As tanzanite can be less expensive than sapphire, it often was purchased as an alternative. However, it has increased in popularity and now is valued more for its own beauty and brilliance than as a sapphire substitute.
PROPERTIES
Tanzanite is sometimes called the "workaholic's stone", this is due to the fact that this stone will help you slow down and take it easy. This in turn will bring success in more areas of your life. It is very balancing for highly active people, mellowing out extremes in personality.
Tanzanite relieves stress and enhances composure, poise and harmony. It is very balancing for highly active folk, mellowing out extremes in a personality. It helps us in understanding why things are happening in life giving us awareness from the balance.
Tanzanite is a "stone of magic" that facilitates spiritual awareness and stimulates insight. It is also said to relieve depression. Tanzanite is known to both dispel and transmute negativity.
Tanzanite relieves stress and enhances composure, poise and harmony. It is very balancing for highly active folk, mellowing out extremes in a personality. It helps us in understanding why things are happening in life giving us awareness from the balance.
Tanzanite is a "stone of magic" that facilitates spiritual awareness and stimulates insight. It is also said to relieve depression. Tanzanite is known to both dispel and transmute negativity.
dECEMBER - ZIRCON
ZIRCON-
Derived from the Arabic words zar and gun, meaning gold and color, zircon is found in a wide range of colors such as: blue, yellow, orange, brown, green, colorless, and red (the most prized color). For many years colorless zircon was used to imitate diamonds. Folk wisdom grants zircon the power to relieve pain, whet the appetite, protect travelers from disease and injury, to ensure a warm welcome, and to prevent nightmares guaranteeing a deep, tranquil sleep. Major sources of zircon are the Chanthaburi area of Thailand, the Palin area of Cambodia, and the southern part of Vietnam.
FENG SHUI PROPERTIES - ZIRCON
Derived from the Arabic words zar and gun, meaning gold and color, zircon is found in a wide range of colors such as: blue, yellow, orange, brown, green, colorless, and red (the most prized color). For many years colorless zircon was used to imitate diamonds. Folk wisdom grants zircon the power to relieve pain, whet the appetite, protect travelers from disease and injury, to ensure a warm welcome, and to prevent nightmares guaranteeing a deep, tranquil sleep. Major sources of zircon are the Chanthaburi area of Thailand, the Palin area of Cambodia, and the southern part of Vietnam.
FENG SHUI PROPERTIES - ZIRCON
dECEMBER - TURQUOISE
TURQUOISE - Friendship, Mental Relaxation, Respiratory System
The name turquoise, from the French expression Pierre tourques orTurkish stone, originated in the thirteenth century and describes one of the oldest known gemstones. Turquoise varies in color from greenish blue, through robin's egg-blue, to sky blue shades and its transparency ranges from translucent to opaque. Turquoise is plentiful and is available in a wide range of sizes. It is most often used for beads, cabochons, carvings, and inlays. Although its popularity fluctuates in fashion, it is a perennial favorite in the American Southwest.
FENG SHUI PROPERTIES - TURQUOISE
Beautiful blue color stone which protects and promotes courage. Sacred to many Native Indian tribes. Valuable amulet for travelers. You can wear turquoise to attract new friends, be joyous and even-tempered and to increase beauty. Like all blue stones, turquoise is lucky and is carried to attract good fortune. Strengthens and aligns all charkas, meridians and subtle bodies. Can be used to protect against environmental pollutants. Valuable for grounding. Its soothing energy brings peace of mind. Assists in communication activities, both oral and written. Enhances trust, kindness and the recognition of beauty. Ideal for living room, office or child's bedroom.
The name turquoise, from the French expression Pierre tourques orTurkish stone, originated in the thirteenth century and describes one of the oldest known gemstones. Turquoise varies in color from greenish blue, through robin's egg-blue, to sky blue shades and its transparency ranges from translucent to opaque. Turquoise is plentiful and is available in a wide range of sizes. It is most often used for beads, cabochons, carvings, and inlays. Although its popularity fluctuates in fashion, it is a perennial favorite in the American Southwest.
FENG SHUI PROPERTIES - TURQUOISE
Beautiful blue color stone which protects and promotes courage. Sacred to many Native Indian tribes. Valuable amulet for travelers. You can wear turquoise to attract new friends, be joyous and even-tempered and to increase beauty. Like all blue stones, turquoise is lucky and is carried to attract good fortune. Strengthens and aligns all charkas, meridians and subtle bodies. Can be used to protect against environmental pollutants. Valuable for grounding. Its soothing energy brings peace of mind. Assists in communication activities, both oral and written. Enhances trust, kindness and the recognition of beauty. Ideal for living room, office or child's bedroom.