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Turquoise (Sleeping Beauty; rare; old stock) – Turquoise has been mined in the mountains near Globe, Arizona for nearly 4,000 years. Initially discovered by Native Americans during the Anasazi times, the turquoise deposit was rediscovered in the 1900s and named for the nearby mountain that looks like a sleeping woman; it closed in 2012. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is known for its striking sky-blue color and limited matrix. Turquoise is one of December’s birthstones and considered a sacred and protective stone around the world.
Quartz (Madagascar) – Clear Quartz is also known as Rock Crystal or Crystal Quartz. The ancient Greeks called this stone ‘krustallos’, which means ice crystal, because they believed quartz crystals were pieces of ice that were frozen so deeply they would never melt again. The stone of antique crystal balls has been equated with magical, mystical properties throughout the ages. Today it is believed that quartz crystals help with balance, energy, and clarity. Some consider Crystal Quartz an alternate birthstone for April.
Swarovski Crystal(Austria) – Swarovski was founded in 1895 following Daniel Swarovski’s invention of the world’s first electric-powered crystal cutting machine and lexicon of crystal cuts that produced a new level of crystal clarity. After visiting the Northern Lights, he partnered with Dior to create his famous Aurora Borealis, or AB, coating, a very thin layer of gold applied to half of a crystal’s facets to create an iridescent, shimmering effect. Today, Swarovski Crystals provide the sparkle for Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s concerts, most notably with 250,000 crystals on Beyonce’s red catsuit (Cowboy Carter Tour) and more than 5,000 on Taylor Swift’s guitar (Eras Tour), now housed at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum.
Hematite – Hematite is a shiny, bold, metallic stone with an iron-packed red streak. It has been used for everything from jewelry to war paint to mirrors, and even to prove there was once water on Mars! It has long been believed to aid in grounding and protection, stability, and resilience, and creation of a calm, balanced environment.
Sterling Silver – Silver is considered a precious metal and, because of its durability, a tangible representation of lasting love and family bonds. It is also believed to strengthen emotional, mental, and physical well-being by promoting inner peace, alleviating stress and anxiety, and warding off negative energy. Wearing or carrying sterling silver serves as a personal talisman, enhancing one's inner strength and resilience. Silver is given as a 25th anniversary gift.