Sunstone bracelet India A+ (5-7mm beads)

Sunstone owes its name to its incredible orange color and its unique shimmer. This stone gives the impression of having embedded glitter.

In 1801, Jean-Claude Delamétherie (1743-1817), a French naturalist, mineralogist, geologist, and paleontologist, attributed the name sunstone to this fabulous mineral in reference to the celestial body. Its glittery shimmer and orange color can sometimes be iridescent with green or blue. This effect is due to the presence of hematite or goethite crystals on which light reflects.

Sunstone was also given the name heliolite. This name comes from the Greek helios (name of the sun god) and lithos, meaning stone. This stone is a variety of oligoclase (a mineral of the silicate class). Its hardness is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale.

Sunstone has many legends and stories. Indeed, this ancient crystal has been known for millennia. In astrology, this stone is associated with warmth, authority, the masculine sex, and is found in various religions. Among Buddhists, it is the stone of the god Vishnu, nicknamed "the Golden Man." In Christianity, it is associated with the twelve apostles of Jesus. For the Hebrews, the High Priest possesses this mineral.

In Greek mythology, sunstone symbolizes the Father. The Greeks also believed that this stone was the reincarnation of Helios, the sun god. It symbolized power, prosperity, and youth for its owner. It was also widely used in jewelry.

Viking warriors worshipped this fabulous orange stone. They attributed to it the power of eternal rest by integrating the realm of the gods called Asgard, where the valiant warriors resided. In 1965, sunstones were found in the holds of a ship. According to Danish archaeologist Thorkild Ramskoi, sunstone served as a compass for them when traveling under cloudy skies. They positioned the heliolite in front of one eye while looking at the sky. Thus, they could determine the position of the sun and orient themselves.

Over the millennia, sunstone appears in many civilizations. Among the Celts, this mineral evokes cosmic light, a source of radiation located in the sun, inside or outside our galaxy. In China, this mineral represents the symbol of the imperial sun.

In 1980, a variety of sunstones was discovered in Oregon, USA. It was named Oregon Sunstone. It has the particularity of having green, yellow, brown colors, or even being transparent. Its different colors are due to the stone fragments that compose it, such as copper, hematite, or labradorite fragments. Generally, colorless or yellow sunstones are the cheapest. The closer the hue of the stone is to red, the more expensive it is.

Nowadays, this magnificent sunstone is widely used in jewelry for making ornaments. Furthermore, it possesses numerous virtues in lithotherapy.

The main deposits are located in India, the United States, Australia, Canada, etc.

Sunstone diffuses a warm and powerful light. Its solar force combats negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, and worry. It allows its wearer to regain confidence, happiness, and optimism.

This stone fights against states of discouragement that block the personal development of its wearer. It helps to overcome stress, shyness, and emotional blockages due to certain childhood traumas. It promotes the return of self-esteem, self-assurance, and gives the courage to undertake projects.

This shimmering mineral exudes vitality, good humor, and optimism. It encourages letting go and helps to no longer worry about the opinions of others. It develops charisma and the power of seduction. It dispels complexes and feelings of inferiority.

Sunstone promotes openness to others. It engenders compassion, empathy, and understanding of others. The wearer of this stone is more attentive to others. It is said to be a stone of friendship and encounters.

More generally, it is more a stone of action than a stone of reflection. It provides the will to act. It activates the lazy and encourages people to stop procrastinating.

Sunstone has a reputation for bringing good luck and prosperity. It attracts success in the realization of projects and develops joie de vivre.