Blue chalcedony thread Namibia GRADE AA

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Origin: Namibia
Grade: AA

Around 4000 years before Christ, in Asia Minor (more precisely in Turkey today) blue chalcedony was used. This stone is mainly found near hot springs, sedimentary areas or areas with high seismic activity. Its name was given to it because it comes from the ancient Greek city of Chalcedon (today Kadiköy in Turkey).

The term chalcedony refers to all species of microcrystalline and cryptocrystalline quartz (assembly of very small crystals). It also refers to the gemstone and a family of minerals. Blue chalcedony has a color that ranges from white to blue, through gray. It has various synonyms such as chalcedony, chalcedonite or merlinite.

4000 years BC, the Babylonians used chalcedony in the manufacture of their seals, in that of their tools and their weapons. Indeed, this stone proved to be particularly hard and once sharpened, very sharp.

Later, the Assyrians made cylinder seals from chalcedony. These are small scrolls with signs and symbols carved in relief to stamp designs on the wax. The blue stone did not adhere to the wax and allowed for relatively fine and precise marking.

In ancient Rome, the Romans believed that chalcedony stone gave them the power to speak in public fluently and convincingly. In fact, it is said that the great orator and statesman Cicero wore a blue chalcedony pendant during each of his public appearances. The Romans also used this magnificent blue stone to make offerings to their gods and jewelry for their wives (especially brooches or rings).

In ancient Egypt, the Egyptians made many scarabs out of blue chalcedony. Indeed, the commemorative scarab is a piece of jewelry made for a pharaoh, on which is engraved a text relating to a significant event of the reign. In addition, they also made jewelry and other objects as offerings. They placed these objects on the bodies of the deceased to help them pass the test of the Judgement of the Soul.

Blue chalcedony is mentioned and described many times in divine scriptures. It can be found in the Bible, the Torah and the Koran. In the Middle Ages, this blue stone was used as a medicinal stone that provided relief to angry and overly sensitive people. Indeed, at that time, anger was already considered to be a behavioral disorder.

Then over the centuries, blue chalcedony was used for decorative purposes, especially during the Renaissance. This stone has been identified in several colors, black, red and green.

Nowadays, the term chalcedony, in jewelry, refers to certain stones of a single color, translucent, bluish or gray. It is used in the creation of magnificent jewelry (especially rings, bracelets or pendants). It also has many virtues in lithotherapy.

The main deposits are in Namibia, Malawi, Brazil and Türkiye.

In lithotherapy, blue chalcedony is a stone of appeasement. It represents gentleness, gives calm and serenity. It is attributed the power to overcome sorrows and sadness. It channels people who are overworked, aggressive and emotionally unstable.

This stone improves relationships with those around you and causes openness towards others. Thus, it facilitates good understanding and great listening towards others. It promotes generosity and kindness.

It has the power to chase away negative feelings and dark thoughts while leaving room for affection, tolerance, kindness. It opens its wearer to happiness, to love. Chalcedony is the symbol of maternal love.

It is therefore recommended for anxious, nervous and unsure people. It strengthens self-confidence, memory and effectively combats stress and shyness. It reduces anxiety and even stage fright.

This stone is perfect for people suffering from shyness because it strengthens their ability to express themselves. It allows you to make speeches in public and provide quality eloquence. This stone is ideal for all professions in which speaking is fundamental. It even helps to convince your interlocutor.