The sugilite necklace is a jewel of exceptional rarity and depth when worn around the neck. Its royal purple, sometimes crimson, sometimes magenta, sometimes so intense that it appears black under certain lights, has a presence unlike any other purple stone. It is a deeper purple than amethyst, more saturated than lepidolite, and rarer than tanzanite. Sugilite was discovered in 1944 in Japan by petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi, but it wasn't until 1980 that gem-quality specimens were found in the Wessels manganese mine in South Africa, the only commercial deposit in the world. Since then, sugilite has become one of the most sought-after stones by collectors and lithotherapy practitioners. Worn as a necklace, it is positioned between the throat chakra, the third eye chakra, and the crown chakra, a placement that covers the three upper spiritual centers.
In lithotherapy, the sugilite necklace is renowned for its properties of deep spirituality, spiritual protection, and discovery of one's life mission. It is a high-vibration stone that connects to higher planes of consciousness and helps us understand why we are here, what the meaning of our existence is, and how to align our lives with our deep purpose. Worn around the neck, it accompanies the day with this energy of searching for meaning, transforming daily life into a spiritual path. It is recommended for people engaged in deep spiritual work, advanced meditators, therapists working on subtle planes, and those going through an existential crisis in search of meaning. Tradition also attributes to it powerful protection against negative energies and psychic influences. Sugilite pairs beautifully with amethyst (wisdom and appeasement), lepidolite (calm and stabilization), lapis lazuli (truth and wisdom), or rock crystal (amplification). For care, a rinse with clear water and recharging in moonlight are sufficient. With a hardness of 5.5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, remove your necklace before showering and sports.
