‘Mystic Topaz’ is ‘real’ Topaz that is coated to add color. Much of the Topaz that is found in nature is in fact colorless, or ‘white’. To add color, Topaz can be coated with an ultrathin layer (film), which is similar to the coatings used on camera lenses.

Such coatings can add a particular color to the treated stones, or, In the case of ‘Mystic Topaz’, the coating creates interference effects, displaying a rainbow effect of various colors. This effect may give the Topaz an artificial appearance, which sometimes causes confusion about the nature of the material.

Coatings can be scratched or damaged easily. It should therefore be handled with the same care as pearls for example. The coating is sensitive to chemicals and therefore one needs to remove the jewelry when doing household activities that include bleach for example or before going into a swimming pool.

Although Topaz is a hard substance, it can be cleaved rather easily and perfectly in one particular direction. Therefore, boiling in water or the use of an ultrasonic cleaner are not recommended when cleaning pieces of jewelry set with Topaz.

Crystal healers associate Hematite with blood and use it in their rituals for treating blood-related illnesses. Hematite was also a Native American remedy for dental problems, pimples, and alcohol abuse.

Crystal healers credit Hematite with the ability to bring about a calm mental state, improve memory, mental focus and concentration, bolster self-confidence, and increase the effectiveness of logical processes of the brain. Considered by followers of the New Age to be an excellent stone for treating mental stress, Hematite has a reputation for helping people bring order to mentally chaotic situations by drawing tension out of the body, neutralizing negativity and releasing anger. It is an excellent aid in meditation, recognized by healers for calming the mental state, tuning the consciousness and increasing the pathways that lead to inner knowledge.

Hematite

Bloodstone is a green, opaque stone with spotted red flecks. It is composed of silica. Bloodstone belongs to the general group of chalcedony and is found in India, Australia, Brazil, China and the U.S.

Bloodstone contains deep earth-green and a deep, blood red. Together these create a powerful cleanser for the physical body. In times past, bloodstone was used to stop bleeding and hemorrhage by wounded soldiers and mothers-to-be. It is supposed to detoxify the body. Bloodstone helps transform the body to enable it to carry more light and energy.

Bloodstone

In our experience, the best way to clean silver is by using baking soda, aluminium foil and hot water.

1. Put the silver jewelry, aluminium foil and some baking soda in a jar. You can use aluminium baking pan as well. This way, you don’t have to use the jar.
2. Pour hot water in the jar so that the jewelry is fully immersed in water. The tarnish should remove instantly.
3. If the jewelry is heavily tarnished, you might need to repeat the process.

This process is quite safe for the silver. We have not come across any gemstone, that should be avoided in this cleaning process. It is quite inexpensive way to clean and you don’t have to come into contact with any chemicals.

It has been said that the longest distance you will ever travel is the journey from your head to your heart. This is the gift of Sodalite. It clears up mental confusion and reestablishes inner peace.  Sodalite strengthens the power of mind over body and bridges the gap between  your thoughts and your feelings. 

Sodalite eliminates Fear and Guilt better than any other stone. It fosters knowledge, learning proficiency, consciousness, communication and wisdom. It helps get along with others and aids in “Group Work”. It is good for healing rifts in partnerships and relationships, and helps bring an end to arguments or disagreements. It is an excellent stone to enhance all communication skills.

This stone helps us unite the logical with the spiritual. It also help free us from old behavior patterns that no longer serve us. 

Sodalite has deep blue color with white streaks and flecks, which is Similar to Lapis Lazuli, but without the gold flecks of pyrite.

Sodalite