AA India sunstone bracelet (8.5-9.5mm balls)

BRA-PDS-08
Origin: India
Grade: AA

Very beautiful elastic bracelet made of very beautiful sun stones of 8.5-9.5mm.
Patterns and colors may vary from bracelet to bracelet.

Sunstone gets its name from its incredible orange color and its unique sparkle. This stone gives the impression of having glitter embedded in it.
In 1801, Jean-Claude Delamétherie (1743-1817), a French naturalist, mineralogist, geologist and paleontologist, gave the name of sun stone to this fabulous mineral in reference to the star. Its glittery sparkle 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 the light is reflected.

Sunstone is also called heliolite. This name comes from the Greek helios (name of the sun god) and lithos which means stone. This stone is a variant 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 thousands of years. In astrology, this stone is associated with warmth, authority, the male sex and is found in various religions. Among Buddhists, it is the stone of the god Vishnu, nicknamed "the Golden Man". In the Christian religion, it is associated with the twelve apostles of Jesus. For the Hebrews, the High Priest possesses this mineral.

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

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

Over the millennia, the 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, in Oregon, USA, a variety of sunstone was discovered. It was named Oregon Sunstone. It has the particularity of having green, yellow, brown, and even transparent colors. Its different colors are due to the stone chips that constitute it, such as fragments of copper, hematite or labradorite. As a general rule, colorless or yellow sunstones are the least expensive. The closer the shade of the stone is to red, the more expensive it is.
Nowadays, this magnificent sunstone is widely used in jewelry making. In addition, it has many virtues in lithotherapy.

The main deposits are located in India, USA, Australia, Canada, etc.

In Lithotherapy, the sunstone diffuses a warm and powerful light. Its solar force fights negative emotions such as sadness, anguish, anxiety. 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, confidence and gives the courage to undertake projects.

This sparkling mineral gives off vitality, good humor and optimism. It promotes letting go and helps you no longer worry about what others think. It develops charisma and the power of seduction. It removes complexes and feelings of inferiority.

Sunstone causes openness towards others. It generates 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 of an action stone than a reflection stone. It provides the will to act. It activates the lazy and encourages people to stop procrastinating.

Sunstone has a reputation for bringing luck and prosperity. It attracts success in the realization of projects and develops the joy of living.