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Rock Crystal and Amethyst BeadedNecklace - FJ.2748
Additional Information: SOLD
$1,200.00
Location: United States
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Combining two of the most beautiful and
powerful members of the quartz family, this
radiant necklace is certain to lend its glow to
whoever is lucky enough to wear it. Rock crystal
is considered in the Orient to be the perfect
jewel, symbolic of purity, infinity, patience and
perseverence. In the Classical world, the finest
works of art and the most precious amulets were
carved from it and given as gifts to royalty. The
early Christians revered its purity as symbolic of
the Immaculate Conception, while the people of
ancient America believed the souls of the
deceased resided there. In antiquity, amulets of
this stone were used to ward off the evil eye,
bring rainfall and prevent bad dreams.
Medicinally, rock crystal is believed to cure
swellings of the glands, ailments of the eye,
heart disease and intestinal pains. Those who
wear it are kept pure in body and spirit. The
name of this exquisite purple quartz comes from
the Greek word meaning "not drunk", as the
stone was believed in antiquity to keep the
wearer sober no matter how much wine he might
consume. All the great ancient civilizations
valued the gem, which was particularly popular
in Egypt for scarabs and in Greece and Rome for
intaglio rings. The oldest known stone in the
Crown Jewels of England is an amethyst first
worn in the 11th century by Edward the
Confessor. Many therapeutic properties are
ascribed to the gem: it can cure gout, it cleanses
the body of impurities, it keeps the mind clear
and alert and improves the memory, it gives the
wearer pleasant dreams and keeps him immune
from infection and contagious diseases. Because
of its purple hue, amethyst is also said to have a
soothing effect on the wearer, preventing
outbursts of temper and making one generally
amiable. It is also reputed to inspire creativity.
Because it is a crystal, the energy level radiating
from this translucent royal gem is particularly
high, causing the wearer to feel wonderful both
inside and out.
- (FJ.2748)
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