Product description
A strand of polished brown SUNSTONE pieces. It pairs wonderfully with all tones of metal accessories—silver, gold, copper, and more. For contrast and drama, complement with LAPIS, AQUAMARINE, or green AVENTURINE. For a stylish piece, choose CITRINE, CARNELIAN, or AMETHYST.
The brilliant sparkle of this stone is enough to capture the attention of both jewelers and customers, convincing them that it has something truly special to offer. Even in the form of specks, its intensity is comparable to the glow of a sunbeam, which is where one of its many names comes from. Although classified as a stone, it doesn’t naturally occur in this form. It is made from melted quartz and other chemical ingredients, depending on the color. To create the golden variety, copper salts are added. As the mixture cools, the copper produces shimmering particles, each a microscopic copper crystal. Other types use different coloring agents, such as chromium oxide for green, cobalt compounds for blue, and manganese for purple. Folklore tells us that the recipe for this stone was accidentally discovered by alchemists trying to produce gold or by monks practicing alchemy. This explains some of its commercial names: monk’s stone, monk’s gold, or goldstone, as well as its Italian name "aventurine," derived from "avventura", meaning luck or chance. The name "aventurine" was later applied in geology to minerals resembling this stone. Sunstone is known as the stone of optimism and willpower. It’s the stone of leaders, teaching the ability to take responsibility and improve organizational skills. Wearing sunstone ensures you’ll always be in a good mood, making it a proven tool against depression. It helps you relax and enjoy life.
Metaphysical Properties of SUNSTONE – Sunstone, with its reflective surface, carries protective properties, making it ideal for crafting amulets. One of its cultural associations is with alchemy, which explains the belief that it supports personal transformation. The stone is also linked to prosperity, luck, and games of chance, due to its etymology from the Italian word "aventura,” meaning "luck, chance, risk.” Additionally, Sunstone is believed to enhance divination and the ability to foresee the future. Sunstone amplifies qualities such as ambition, confidence, and risk assessment, and is known as a symbol of safe travels, good planning, and the ability to enjoy life’s pleasures. Due to its copper content, Sunstone shares the metaphysical properties of the metal: attracting abundance, harmonizing relationships, and stimulating creativity. These same attributes resonate with the energy of the sun, which Sunstone beautifully reflects. Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity and a tool for directing spiritual energy. Therefore, Sunstone can be used in energy work to enhance vitality and to recharge other minerals. There are ancient connections between copper, the planet Venus, and the goddesses of love in various cultures. Hence, wearing this stone is said to attract love.
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