Earrings with labradorite and blue topaz gemstones

Description

PRODUCT DETAILS

Stones Labradorite, Topaz

Metal Gold plated sterling silver

Stone Colour Grey with blue iridescences (Labradorite), Light Blue (Topaz)

Stone Shape Teardrop (Labradorite), Rhombus (Topaz)

Stone Size ~ 1.3cm x 0.9cm (Labradorite), ~ 1cm x 1cm (Topaz)

Earring Length ~ 4.5cm

STONE DETAILS

Labradorite Labradorite took its name from the area in Canada where it was first discovered. Blue Labradorite is a grey/blue/green colour with iridescent shimmers of various colours reflected from within the stone when the light hits it, due to refractions within the mineral itself. White Labradorite has white colour with blue iridescences. This phenomenon is known as labradorism and generally radiates blue, mauve, green, and orange colours. Labradorite is an aluminium silicate of the feldspar group, which is characterized by the trigonal crystal system and the hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale. It can be found in many countries, including Canada, Madagascar, Australia, Mexico and the USA.

Topaz Its name is derived from the Greek word “Τopazios”, which was the ancient name of Zabargad Island in the Red Sea. This island once used to produce Peridot, which was confused with the Topaz. Topaz is an aluminum silicate mineral with a chemical composition of Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂ and it occurs in nature in various colors such as yellow, orange, blue, pink, red, brown, green and colorless. It is characterized by the orthorhombic crystal system and the hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale. Sources of topaz include Brazil, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Australia, Namibia, Madagascar, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Russia and the USA.

STONE PROPERTIES

Labradorite Labradorite repels negative energies, and prevents them from interfering in the passage of psychic thought. It helps remove fears and insecurities restoring faith in ones own abilities. It works in tandem with the imagination, helping the formation of original ideas. It is believe to relieve stress thereby reducing pressure. Lastly it works wonders on the metabolism balancing out hormone levels and activity. Labradorite is attached to the zodiac of Capricorn, Leo, Scorpio, Cancer and Sagittarius.

Topaz Blue topaz calms, recharges and redirects the energies of the body. It is known as the stone of love, good luck and affection. Blue Topaz enhances forgiveness, truth and generosity, while at the same time it brings a lot of joy, good health and abundance to our life. It will help to release the tensions both in our body and mind, as well as to realize some things about our self. It promotes honesty, openness, self-control, self-expression and communication. It is believed that Topaz can help the digestive system remains healthy and combat eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia. Also, it is said that it protects the nerves and improves metabolism. In the zodiac sphere Topaz is attached to the zodiac signs of Aquarius, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and Sagittarius.