Collection: Heliotrope

Heliotrope is a particular variety of jasper. It is sometimes called blood jasper. In reality, it is a variety of chalcedony speckled with red due to the presence of iron silicates and red jasper.

Heliotrope comes from the Greek words “helios” meaning “sun” and “trepeinï” meaning “to turn”. Literally, heliotrope translates “turned towards the sun”. Pliny the Elder, Roman naturalist (23 AD / 79 AD), author of the encyclopedia called Natural History, cites the name of this stone for the first time. He gives it this name because when the stone is in the water and turned towards the sun, its spots shine and look like traces of blood.

Heliotrope is called blood jasper or bloodstone, because in the Middle Ages it was believed that this stone contained the blood of Christ. Many people believed that when Jesus was on the cross, his blood flowed onto jasper on the ground. Thus was born the heliotrope jasper, which would possess extraordinary powers, notably those of curing all ills or making its wearer invisible.

Since Antiquity, heliotrope jasper was already known for its miraculous virtues. The glow of its red spots when submerged in water would have been a catalyst for changing the climate, and even summoning storms.

The Babylonians used heliotrope jaspers for divination. The placement of the points stimulated their psychic faculties and gave the impression of a path to follow.

In ancient Egypt, during battles, warriors used enchanted blood jaspers as amulets to increase their strength.

Stone of heroes, heliotrope jasper was inlaid in armor and on swords. He was given the power to develop courage and fight with dignity until the end.

In ancient times, all kinds of powers were attributed to heliotrope jasper. For example, he would have treated tumors and venomous bites. All you had to do was grind it into powder and mix it with eggs. This preparation was supposed to promote wound healing and stop bleeding. Heliotrope jasper also had the ability to protect travelers.

Nowadays, heliotrope is an exceptional stone for making jewelry, decorative objects and lithotherapy. It has a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. In comparison, diamond has a hardness of 10.

The main deposits are located in South Africa, Brazil, Canada, Germany, etc.

In Lithotherapy, heliotrope is a stone of balance. It combines both the benefits of a green stone and those of a red stone.

Green is often associated with nature in spring and symbolizes renewal. The green of a heliotrope jasper allows you to rebuild yourself after a sentimental or professional failure. It gives you the strength to bounce back and start again. Heliotrope jasper is an excellent remedy for heartbreak and quickly consoles them.

Red is a color that generates dynamism and courage. It encourages the wearer to fight and regain dynamism. It helps to overcome buried fears, anxieties and anxiety.

The combination of green and red provokes combative reactions, bursts of pride and a tremendous desire to fight. Heliotrope jasper helps overcome shyness and lack of self-confidence. It removes negative emotions that prevent personal development.

Wearing a heliotrope jasper develops optimism, generates good decisions and makes it easier to take a step back from the various challenges of life. It fights effectively against stress, feelings of anger and hatred. It serves as a shield against harmful energies, soothes and opens up dialogue with others. Furthermore, he fights narcissism.

Heliotrope is perfect for all people with an artistic profession. It promotes imagination and inventiveness.