Black moonstone bracelet India A+ (5-6mm balls)

BRA-PDL-44
Origin: India
Grade: A+

Dimensions:
About 18cm. Suitable for all wrists from 17 to 19cm.

Weight:
About 10g

Elastic bracelet composed of 5-6mm balls of black moonstone
Patterns and colors may vary from one bracelet to another

The origin of the name moonstone comes from distant civilizations who named stones based on their natural appearance or physical characteristics.
Moonstone was named so because of its striking resemblance to the moon. This stone has a soft color with pearly reflections similar to the moon.

In ancient times, there was a belief that moonstone was actually pieces of solidified moon that arrived on earth. However, this name moonstone is a purely commercial name.

The scientific name of this stone is adularia. Indeed, during the 18th century, an important deposit of this adular stone was found at Mount Adula, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Today, this deposit is unfortunately exhausted.

Moonstone is also called Hecatolite in homage to Hecate, goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology.

No matter what name we give to this stone, it maintains a close link with the moon, which gives it many virtues.

Whatever the civilizations, the Moon and the Sun are stars that have always fascinated our ancestors. The latter lent celestial power to moonstones.

It has been shown that lunar cycles play an important role on the environment, the Earth, the seas. They also have an influence on men's moods, including sleep disturbances.

In ancient times, the Greeks worshiped moonstone, which they named hecatolite stone after Hecate, their moon goddess. They gave him many offerings hoping to receive the power of clairvoyance and protection. This stone was the symbol of fertility and passion. Worn by pregnant women, this stone protected their pregnancy.

In ancient Rome, femininity and the gift of clairvoyance were associated with moonstone. At the same time, this stone represented Diana, goddess of the moon and animals. She had the power to change friendly feelings into loving feelings. She also protected couples.

The Indians were convinced that moonstone was a stone that had absorbed a lot of lunar rays. There is another version which explains that the moonstone is actually a fragment of the moon that fell to Earth. Today, in India, this pearly stone is still sacred.

In the Middle Ages, this moonstone greatly appealed to women who attributed to it the power to increase fertility and maintain passion. Subsequently, this stone protected the pregnant woman and her fetus during pregnancy.

In Egypt, night travelers wore a moonstone pendant to protect them from possible attacks and to fight against evil spirits.

In 1970, the moonstone became the official emblem of Florida in honor of the Kennedy Space Center, the launch site of the Apollo 11 rocket for the first time to the moon in 1969.

The stone is a mineral which belongs to the silicate group and which is of the feldspar family. Its hardness is 6 to 6.5 on the mohs scale. Which makes it a perfect stone for jewelry making. This mineral presents different colors, beige, pink, gray, black, with this pearly appearance and the phenomenon of adulescence (shimmering under the surface of the stone with reflection of light between the layers of the stone).

The main deposits are located in India, Madagascar, Australia, China, the United States, Sri Lanka, etc.

Black moonstone strengthens all perceptions linked to sensations. It creates an awareness of emotions when making every decision in daily life. Black moonstone is closely linked to reproductive cycles, female but also male.

Black moonstone is the stone of intuition. It is at the origin of the connection with sensitivity. Black moonstone guides you in becoming aware of the ability to sense and sense things, even invisible ones. It accentuates perceptions and encourages us to express them in nuance.

Black moonstone allows connection to oneself, amplifies perceptions and guides its wearer.
This stone has many other properties, particularly in lithotherapy.

Black moonstone is the stone of intuition, premonitory dreams and extrasensory perception. It is a stone that strengthens presentiments, creativity and imagination. It allows its wearer to be extremely receptive to invisible energies.

This stone provides self-confidence. It helps its wearer to listen to themselves completely, in depth. Black moonstone develops ease and confidence. It encourages you to refocus on yourself, your emotions and your intuition.

Black moonstone is excellent for imagination, creativity and the arts in general. It can be of great help during projects or during various productions. It is a very effective stone for regaining balance. It creates harmony of body and mind.

Furthermore, it develops the sense of listening, empathy and compassion towards others. It increases sensitivity and allows its wearer to let themselves be guided by their feelings. Black moonstone refocuses the person on their emotions and deep intuition.

Black moonstone is also said to be an anchoring stone that establishes a connection between Earth and the Universe. It is highly recommended for stabilizing moods. It also helps to free the mind.